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Time's Up (Jadakiss song)

"Time's Up"
Single by Jadakiss featuring Nate Dogg
from the album Kiss of Death
ReleasedApril 20, 2004
StudioPowerhouse Studios
(Yonkers, New York)
GenreHip hop
Length3:36
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Storch
Jadakiss singles chronology
"Run"
(2003) 		"Time's Up"
(2004) 		"Why"
(2004)
Nate Dogg singles chronology
"Ooh Wee"
(2003) 		"Time's Up"
(2004) 		"I Like That"
(2004)
Music video
"Time’s Up" on YouTube

"Time's Up" (also titled "Time's Up!") is a song by American rapper Jadakiss, released on April 20, 2004, as the lead single from his second studio album Kiss of Death (2004).[1] The song features American singer Nate Dogg and was produced by Scott Storch. Lyrically, the song sees Jadakiss rapping about his journey to becoming a rapper in the industry.[2]

Critical reception

The song received positive reviews from critics. Mitch Findlay of HotNewHipHop praised Jadakiss's lyricism on the track, adding, "It's about as cold a banger as they come, a perfect example of Jadakiss' ability to retain crossover appeal while spitting bars at a high caliber."[2]

In an interview with XXL, Jadakiss revealed that Eminem had called him about the lyrics "Fuck riding the beat, nigga / I parallel park on the track", which the latter praised.[3]

Music video

The official music video of the song was directed by Chris Robinson. It finds Jadakiss looking visibly unhappy while rapping, and attending a funeral.[1]

Charts

Chart (2004) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[4] 70
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[5] 26
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[6] 19
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[7] 37

Release history

Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States April 26, 2004 (2004-04-26) Rhythmic contemporary · urban contemporary radio Ruff Ryders, Interscope [8]

References

  1. ^ a b Reid, Shaheem (April 20, 2004). "Funeral-Going Jadakiss Says Making Videos Just Kills Him". MTV News. Archived from the original on January 28, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Findlay, Mitch (2020-05-27). "Jadakiss & Nate Dogg Dropped A Classic With "Time's Up"". HotNewHipHop.
  3. ^ Diep, Eric (June 23, 2014). "Jadakiss Earned Eminem's Respect With 'Kiss Of Death' - XXL". XXL.
  4. ^ "Jadakiss Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  5. ^ "Jadakiss Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
  6. ^ "Jadakiss Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard.
  7. ^ "Jadakiss Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard.
  8. ^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1552. April 23, 2004. p. 24. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
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