| "Time's Up" | ||||
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| Single by Jadakiss featuring Nate Dogg | ||||
| from the album Kiss of Death | ||||
| Released | April 20, 2004 | |||
| Studio | Powerhouse Studios (Yonkers, New York) | |||
| Genre | Hip-hop | |||
| Length | 3:36 | |||
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| Producer | Storch | |||
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| "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]
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]
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]
| Chart (2004) | Peak position |
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| 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 Airplay ( Billboard ) [7] | 37 |
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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| United States | April 26, 2004 | Rhythmic contemporary ·urban contemporary radio | Ruff Ryders,Interscope | [8] |