"Grand Finale" | ||||
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Single by DMX featuring Ja Rule, Method Man and Nas | ||||
from the album Belly (soundtrack) | ||||
Released | October 27, 1998 | |||
Recorded | 1998 | |||
Genre | East Coast hip hop | |||
Length | 4:37 | |||
Label | Def Jam Recordings | |||
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"Grand Finale" is a song by rappers DMX,Ja Rule,Method Man and Nas. It is first single from the soundtrack to the 1998 film, Belly . The single made it to number 63 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles &Tracks and number 18 on the Hot Rap Singles.
"Grand Finale" samples "Prelude" by N.W.A.
Chart (1998) | Peak position |
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US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles ( Billboard ) [1] | 17 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [2] | 63 |
US Hot Rap Songs ( Billboard ) [3] | 18 |
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