U.S.A. (Aiight Then)

Last updated
"U.S.A."
USAAiightThenMobbDeep.jpg
Single by Mobb Deep
from the album Murda Muzik
ReleasedMarch 21, 2000
Genre Hip hop
Length4:03
Label Loud
Songwriter(s) Havoc
Prodigy
Producer(s) Epitome, Shamello, Buddah
Mobb Deep singles chronology
"It's Mine"
(1999)
"U.S.A."
(2000)
"The Learning (Burn)"
(2001)

"U.S.A. (Aiight Then)" is the third and final single from Mobb Deep's Murda Muzik album. The b-side features the song "Spread Love". The song was originally titled "Street Kingz" and featured a short verse by frequent collaborator Nas.

Track listing

Side A
  1. "U.S.A. (Aiight Then)" [Clean Version]
  2. "U.S.A. (Aiight Then)" [Dirty Version]
  3. "U.S.A. (Aiight Then)" [Instrumental]
Side B
  1. "Spread Love" [Clean Version]
  2. "Spread Love" [Dirty Version]
  3. "Spread Love" [Instrumental]

Charts

Chart (2000)Peak
position
Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks 95
Billboard Hot Rap Tracks 36

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Air Force Ones (song)</span> 2002 single by Nelly

"Air Force Ones" is a song by American rapper Nelly, from his second album Nellyville. It was released on November 4, 2002, and features fellow St. Lunatics rappers Kyjuan, Ali and Murphy Lee. The song was the third top 5 hit from Nellyville on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 3. Its video, whose exteriors were shot at the SE corner of Delmar and Westgate in University City, Missouri, featured St. Louis professional athletes Marshall Faulk, Torry Holt, D'Marco Farr, Ray Lankford, and Ozzie Smith, and hip hop artists Big Tymers and WC.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">It's Mine</span> 1999 single by Mobb Deep

"It's Mine" is a song performed by American hip hop duo Mobb Deep for their fourth studio album Murda Muzik (1999). The song features guest vocals from friend and fellow Queensbridge artist Nas.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Baby Don't Go (Fabolous song)</span> 2007 single by Fabolous featuring Jermaine Dupri & T-Pain

"Baby Don't Go" is the fourth single from Fabolous's fourth album From Nothin' to Somethin'. The video features Jermaine Dupri and is produced by him also. T-Pain contributes to the radio and album version. A somewhat similar instrumental for the song was used in Season 2 of Jersey Shore.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Baby Phat (song)</span> 2001 single by De La Soul featuring Devin and Yummy

"Baby Phat" is the only official single from De La Soul's sixth studio album, AOI: Bionix, released in late 2001. The song was produced by Dave West and featured vocals from Devin the Dude and Yummy Bingham. This single was the introduction for Yummy Bingham.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shoomp/Much More</span> 2003 Single by De La Soul featuring Sean Paul, Yummy Bingham and DJ Premier

"Shoomp/Much More" is a double A-side single by De La Soul released in 2003. "Shoomp" features Sean Paul, while "Much More" features the high-pitched vocals of Yummy Bingham. Both songs were produced by J Dilla, who at the time was exploring a sound more off-kilter than the neo-soul style that he was known for through his work with Erykah Badu, The Roots, and Common. The song was the first release from the group after they left their longtime label Tommy Boy, in 2002. After receiving poor promotion for their previous album AOI: Bionix, the group decided to find a new home and established their own independent imprint, called AOI Records.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hey Luv (Anything)</span> 2002 single by Mobb Deep featuring 112

"Hey Luv (Anything)" is the second single from Mobb Deep's Infamy album. The song features 112 & the music video was directed by Little X. This song is also included on the B-side of "Get Away", the group's next single. It is Mobb Deep's highest charting song to date, peaking at #58 on the Billboard Hot 100.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Burn (Mobb Deep song)</span> 2001 single by Mobb Deep featuring Vita and Big Noyd

"The Learning (Burn)" is the first single from Mobb Deep's fifth album Infamy. The song features Big Noyd and Vita.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Get Away (Mobb Deep song)</span> 2002 single by Mobb Deep

"Get Away" is the third single from Mobb Deep's Infamy album. The song is produced by Ez Elpee & the music video is directed by Diane Martel. This b-side features the song "Hey Luv (Anything)", the group's previous single, featuring 112.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Real Gangstaz</span> 2004 single by Mobb Deep featuring Lil Jon

"Real Gangstaz" is the second single from Mobb Deep's Amerikaz Nightmare album, and is produced by and features Lil Jon. The video is a sequel to "Got It Twisted", the first single from the album.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Quiet Storm (song)</span> 1999 single by Mobb Deep

"Quiet Storm" is the first single from Mobb Deep's fourth album Murda Muzik. The song was originally released on the soundtrack for the film In Too Deep. The song features a sample of the bass line from the classic hip-hop song "White Lines " by Melle Mel. In 2001, the R&B group 112 used an updated version of the "Quiet Storm" beat for their single, "It's Over Now".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brooklyn Zoo (song)</span> 1995 single by Ol Dirty Bastard

"Brooklyn Zoo" is the debut single by American hip hop artist Ol' Dirty Bastard from the album Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version (1995). Ol' Dirty Bastard was the second member of the Wu-Tang Clan to release a solo effort, behind Method Man. "Brooklyn Zoo" is Ol' Dirty Bastard's second highest charting single, behind "Got Your Money".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shimmy Shimmy Ya</span> 1995 single by Ol Dirty Bastard

"Shimmy Shimmy Ya" is the second single by Ol' Dirty Bastard, from the album Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version (1995). It was produced by fellow Wu-Tang Clan member RZA. The song was ranked number 59 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop.

"Good Times" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Styles, of East Coast hip hop group the LOX. It was released as his solo debut single and served as the lead single from his debut album, A Gangster and a Gentleman (2002). The song, produced by Swizz Beatz and Saint Denson, samples "I Get High ", as performed by Freda Payne.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">No Escapin' This</span> 2001 single by The Beatnuts

"No Escapin' This" is the first single from Take It or Squeeze It, a 2001 album by East Coast hip hop group The Beatnuts. It was released by Loud Records in 2001 in both 12 inch and CD format. The song is produced by The Beatnuts and features braggadocious raps by Juju and Psycho Les, as well as ad libs performed by Greg Nice and a chorus performed by Claudette Sierra. The track's beat samples "A Little Fugue for You and Me" by Enoch Light. The song's refrain contains a vocal sample from Psycho Les' verse on "Off the Books" by The Beatnuts.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ya Betta Believe It</span> 2003 single by The Beatnuts

"Ya Betta Believe It" is the third and final single from The Originators, a 2002 album by East Coast hip hop group The Beatnuts. It was released by Landspeed Records as a 12 inch with "U Crazy" as its United States b-side and "Bring the Funk Back" as its United Kingdom b-side. The song is produced by The Beatnuts and features raps by Juju and Psycho Les, as well as a chorus sung by Chris Chandler. The song's lyrics tell of The Beatnuts' rise to becoming a well-respected group. The song's beat is characterized by a slow funk loop sampled from "Family" by Hubert Laws.

"Creep" is the fourth and final single by rap duo Mobb Deep, from their album Blood Money. The song features 50 Cent but the video accompanied with it was made and was not released. The B-side of the single is "It's Alright", featuring Mary J. Blige and 50 Cent.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Back Like That</span> 2006 single by Ghostface Killah featuring Ne-Yo

Back Like That is the second single by American rapper Ghostface Killah from his critically acclaimed fifth solo album Fishscale (2006). It features R&B singer Ne-Yo and peaked at number 61 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Ghostface Killah's highest entry on the chart until his 2022 song "Purple Hearts". "Back Like That" contains a sample of "Baby Come Home" as performed by Willie Hutch, as well an interpolation of "Song Cry" as performed by Jay-Z. A remix featuring Kanye West and Ne-Yo was later released and included on his sixth album, More Fish. He performed the song with Chrisette Michele at VH1's 6th Annual Hip Hop Honors ceremony.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cali Chronic</span> 1999 single by Harlem World

Cali Chronic, also known by its edited title Cali, is the second and final single released by rap group, Harlem World. The single version of this song was different from the album version as the single version featured a verse from Snoop Dogg, but both were produced by D-Dot. it contains a sample of Funky Worm performed by The Ohio Players. "Cali Chronic" was not much of a success, only making it to #87 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">On the Run (Kool G Rap & DJ Polo song)</span> 1992 single by Kool G Rap & DJ Polo

"On the Run" is the second single from American hip hop duo Kool G Rap & DJ Polo's 1992 album Live and Let Die. Released with "Straight Jacket" as a B-side, it was later also featured on the compilation albums Killer Kuts (1994) and The Best of Cold Chillin' (2000).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Get None</span> 1999 single by Tamar Braxton

"Get None" is the debut single by American R&B singer Tamar Braxton. It is the opening track on her eponymous debut studio album and was issued as the album's first single. The song features raps from American hip hop musicians Jermaine Dupri and Amil and uncredited background vocals performed by Mýa. Mýa originally recorded her own version for her album Fear of Flying, but it didn't make it onto the album. It peaked at #59 on the Billboard R&B chart in 1999.