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"The Points" | ||||
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Single by the Notorious B.I.G., Coolio, Redman, Ill Al Skratch, Big Mike, Busta Rhymes, Buckshot and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony | ||||
from the album Panther (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | ||||
Released | 1995 | |||
Studio | Blue Palm Studios (California) | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 4:54 (album version) | |||
Label | Mercury | |||
Songwriter(s) | Various | |||
Producer(s) | Easy Mo Bee (Easy's Points), DJ U-Neek (U-Neek's Points), Mista Lawnge (Mista Lawnge's Points) | |||
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"The Points" on YouTube |
"The Points" is a rap song performed by The Notorious B.I.G.,Coolio,Doodlebug,Big Mike,Buckshot,Redman,Ill Al Skratch,Heltah Skeltah,Bone Thugs-n-Harmony,Shatasha Williams,5th Ward Boyz,Busta Rhymes,Menace Clan,and Jamal. It was released in 1995 via Mercury Records/PolyGram as a single from Panther (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) . The song peaked at 80 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles &Tracks chart.
In order of appearance on the song's album version:
All explicit versions from The Points' single contain additional verses from Doodlebug,Heltah Skeltah,Menace Clan,and Jamal. U-Neek's Points features 5th Ward Boyz and vocals from Shatasha Williams.
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Chart (1995) | Peak position |
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US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles &Tracks [1] | 80 |
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