My Drink n My 2 Step

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"My Drink n My 2 Step"
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Single by Cassidy featuring Swizz Beatz
from the album B.A.R.S. The Barry Adrian Reese Story
ReleasedJune 20, 2007
Recorded2006
Genre Hip hop
Length3:12
Label Full Surface, Ruff Ryders, J, Epic
Songwriter(s) Barry Adrian Reese, Kasseem Dean
Producer(s) Swizz Beatz
Cassidy singles chronology
"B-Boy Stance"
(2005)
"My Drink n My 2 Step"
(2007)
"Innocent Man (Misunderstood)"
(2007)
Swizz Beatz singles chronology
"Money in the Bank"
(2007)
"My Drink n My 2 Step"
(2007)
"C'mon Baby"
(2007)

"My Drink n My 2 Step" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Cassidy, released as the lead single from his third studio album B.A.R.S. The Barry Adrian Reese Story (2007). The song features vocals and production from longtime collaborator Swizz Beatz. The song peaked at #33 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it his final song there.

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Background

The song is Cassidy's first single after his hiatus from music following a car accident and amnesia. The song samples Doug E. Fresh's "Nuthin'". Both Cassidy and Swizz Beatz use the Auto-Tune effect. The song was officially remixed featuring new verses from American recording artists, Kanye West and Ne-Yo. [1]

Music video

The music video premiered on Rap City , on September 10, 2007; it features a cameo appearance from American singer Mario.

Track listing

Vinyl

  1. "My Drink n My 2 Step" (feat. Swizz Beatz - radio mix)
  2. "My Drink n My 2 Step" (feat. Swizz Beatz - instrumental)
  3. "My Drink n My 2 Step" (feat. Swizz Beatz - club mix)
  4. "My Drink n My 2 Step" (feat. Swizz Beatz - a cappella)

Remixes

Charts

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