I'm So Hood
"I'm So Hood" is the second single from DJ Khaled's album We the Best (2007). The song features T-Pain, Trick Daddy, Rick Ross and Plies. "I'm So Hood" is one of Khaled's best-known songs.
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Single by DJ Khaled featuring T-Pain, Trick Daddy, Rick Ross and Plies | ||||
from the album We the Best | ||||
Released | August 28, 2007 | |||
Recorded | 2006 | |||
Length | 4:17 | |||
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Producer(s) | The Runners | |||
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Music video
The video was shot in Liberty City, Miami, Florida. It features cameo appearances from Tyga, Bun B, Boosie Badazz, Webbie, Ludacris Red Cafe, Brisco, Lil Mama, Maino, Kardinal Offishall, Royce Da 5'9", Sean Kingston, Mike Jones, David Jude Jolicoeur, Tyler, the Creator, Kelvin Mercer, Murs, Snoop Dogg, Afrika Baby Bam, Birdman, Sadat X, Plies, Chi-Ali, DJ Clue, Kelis, Grand Puba, E-40, Plies, Questlove, Ja Rule, Busta Rhymes, Trick Daddy, Lord Jamar, Nelly, Black Thought, Fat Joe, Pitbull, Slick Rick, Kanye West, Treach, T-Pain, P. Diddy, Lil Jon, Young Dro, Darryl McDaniels, Trina, DJ Kay Slay, LL Cool J, T.I., Lil Wayne, Jazze Pha, Young Jeezy, Fabolous, Queen Latifah, Ice Cube, Mos Def, Dr. Dre, Common, Volume 10, Q-Tip, Lita, Abstract Rude, Slim thug, Trish Stratus, Kari Wuhrer, Lil Phat, DJ Premier,Z-Ro, The Game, Prince Po, Paul Wall, Vincent Mason, Will.i.am, Rich Boy, Dres, Blair Underwood, Laurence Fishburne, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O'Neal, Rick Ross, Lil Flip, B.G., Project Pat, Juicy J, DJ Paul, 50 Cent, Ace Hood, Triple C's, P$C, Akon,DMX,Currensy, Ja rule and David Banner
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Single by DJ Khaled featuring Young Jeezy, Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Big Boi, Lil Wayne, Fat Joe, Birdman, Rick Ross & T-Pain | ||||
from the album We the Best | ||||
Released | October 30, 2007 | |||
Recorded | 2007 | |||
Genre | Gangsta rap | |||
Length | 5:43 | |||
Label | Terror Squad, Koch | |||
Songwriter(s) | Khaled Bin Abdul Khaled, Faheem Rasheed Najm, Jay Jenkins, Christopher Brian Bridges, Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., Antwan André Patton, Dwayne Carter Jr., Joseph Cartagena, Bryan Williams, William Leonard Roberts II | |||
Producer(s) | The Runners | |||
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Remixes
The official remix of "I'm So Hood" features hip-hop rappers Jeezy, Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Big Boi, Lil Wayne, Fat Joe, Birdman and a new verse from Rick Ross. At the 2008 BET Hip Hop Awards, the official remix won the award for best collaboration.
An alternate remix is a rock remix featuring guitar work performed by Jamey Jasta of metal/hardcore band Hatebreed.
ByrdGang made a remix entitled "I'm So Hood (Byrd Gang Remix)" that can be found on the Members Of Byrdgang 2 (M.O.B) mixtape.
British rapper Kano has made a freestyle to the song on his MC No. 1 mixtape.
Charts
Chart (2007–08) | Peak position |
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UK R&B Chart | 38 |
US Billboard Hot 100[1] | 19 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[2] | 9 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[3] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
References
- "Hot 100 Chart History - DJ Khaled". Retrieved September 10, 2020.
- "RBHH Chart History - DJ Khaled". Retrieved September 10, 2020.
- "American single certifications – DJ Khaled – I'm So Hood". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.
External links
- DJ Khaled - "I'm So Hood" music video at KOvideo.net
- Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics