"Work It Out" | ||||
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Single by Jurassic 5 featuring Dave Matthews Band | ||||
from the album Feedback | ||||
B-side | "In the House" | |||
Released | July 11, 2006 | |||
Recorded | 2005 | |||
Genre | Alternative hip hop | |||
Length | 3:51 | |||
Label | Interscope | |||
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"Work It Out" is a song by hip hop group Jurassic 5 released as the third single from their fourth studio album Feedback . The track features Dave Matthews Band and vocals by lead singer Dave Matthews on the chorus. The song was later included on the soundtrack of basketball game NBA Live 07 .
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Chart (2006) | Peak position |
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UK Singles Chart [1] | 116 |
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