Change the Game
"Change the Game" | ||||
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Single by Jay-Z featuring Beanie Sigel, Memphis Bleek and Static Major | ||||
from the album The Dynasty: Roc La Familia | ||||
Released | January 9, 2001 | |||
Recorded | July 2000 | |||
Genre | East Coast hip hop | |||
Length | 3:07 | |||
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Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Rick Rock | |||
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"Change the Game" is the second single from rapper Jay-Z from his 2000 album The Dynasty: Roc La Familia. It features guest raps by Memphis Bleek and Beanie Sigel, production from Rick Rock and backing vocals by Static Major. Upon release, the song's intention was to promote Sigel and Bleek, but Steve Juon of RapReviews.com considers Jay-Z to outperform both rappers.[1] A music video directed by David Meyers was made for "Change the Game."
Remix
A remix to "Change the Game" features Bleek and Sigel, along with Tha Dogg Pound members Daz and Kurupt. The remix appears on The Professional 2 album by DJ Clue. It can also be found on Tha Dogg Pound compilation album 2002.
Critical reception
Rap Reviews wrote "Even though Beans and Memph both have raps on this song, Jay starts and ends the track with the best flow and lyrics throughout."[2]
Formats and track listings
CD
- "Change the Game (Radio Edit)" (3:40)
- "Change the Game (Instrumental)" (3:40)
Vinyl
A-Side
- "Change the Game (Radio Edit)" (3:07)
- "Change the Game (LP Version)" (3:08)
- "Change the Game (Instrumental)" (3:05)
B-Side
- "You, Me, Him and Her (Radio Edit)" (3:46)
- "You, Me, Him and Her (LP Version)" (3:46)
- "You, Me, Him and Her (Instrumental)" (3:43)
Charts
Chart (2001) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot 100[3] | 86 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[4] | 29 |
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[5] | 10 |
Release history
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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United States | February 6, 2001 (2001-02-06) | Rhythmic contemporary · urban contemporary radio | Roc-A-Fella, IDJMG | [6] |
See also
References
- ^ Juon, Steve. "The Dynasty: Roc La Familia Review at RapReviews.com". Retrieved July 18, 2007.
- ^ Juon, Steve (November 3, 2000). "Good Example of flow". Retrieved 5 July 2016.
- ^ "Jay-Z Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
- ^ "Jay-Z Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
- ^ "Jay-Z Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
- ^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1387. February 2, 2001. pp. 56–62. Retrieved July 10, 2022.
External links
- Music video for "Change the Game" on YouTube
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