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Who We Be
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| "Who We Be" | ||||
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| Single by DMX featuring Dustin Adams | ||||
| from the album The Great Depression | ||||
| Released | September 25, 2001 | |||
| Recorded | 2001 | |||
| Studio | Chaton Studios, (Phoenix, Arizona) | |||
| Genre | Hip-hop | |||
| Length | 4:25 | |||
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| DMX singles chronology | ||||
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"Who We Be" is a song by American hip hop recording artist DMX, released as the second single from his fourth album The Great Depression (2001). The song peaked at number 60 on the Billboard Hot 100.[1] It was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance, but lost to "Get Ur Freak On" by Missy Elliott. An edited version was featured in the 2002 sports game Street Hoops.[2]
Music video
[edit]The music video was directed by Joseph Kahn and produced by Lanette Phillips and Stefan Belafonte, and it features DMX rapping the song from inside a prison cell.[3]
Track listing
[edit]Europe 12-inch single 33 ⅓ RPM
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Who We Be (LP Version)" |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Who We Be (Radio Edit)" | |
| 2. | "Who We Be (Instrumental)" |
US 12-inch single
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Who We Be (Radio Edit)" | |
| 2. | "Who We Be (Album Version)" |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Who We Be (Instrumental)" | |
| 2. | "Who We Be (Acapella)" |
United Kingdom CD/maxi single
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Who We Be (Radio Edit)" | 4:19 |
| 2. | "We Right Here (Radio Edit)" | 4:02 |
| 3. | "Who We Be (Explicit Version)" | 4:48 |
| 4. | "We Right Here (Explicit Version)" | 4:31 |
United Kingdom enhanced CD single
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Who We Be (LP Version)" | 4:48 |
| 2. | "Who We Be (Radio Edit)" | 4:26 |
| 3. | "We Right Here (LP Version)" | 4:28 |
| 4. | "Who We Be - Video" |
Personnel
[edit]- Vocals: DMX, Dustin Adams
- Mastered by: Tony Dawsey
- Recorded by: Jaime Weddle and Otto D'Angolo
- Mixed by: Brian Stanley at The Hit Factory Criteria (Miami, Florida)
- Artwork [Design]: Akisia Grigsby
- Artwork [Direction]:- Akisia Grigsby, Earl "DMX" Simmons
- Photography: Vincent Soyez
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2001) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Ireland (IRMA)[4] | 38 |
| Scotland Singles (OCC)[5] | 48 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[6] | 6 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[7] | 34 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[8] | 60 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] | 16 |
| US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[10] | 10 |
| US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard)[11] | 25 |
References
[edit]- ^ "DMX Chart History". Billboard.com. Retrieved June 13, 2019.
- ^ "44th Annual GRAMMY Awards". grammys.com. Retrieved June 13, 2019.
- ^ "DMX: Who We Be (Video 2001)". IMDb. Retrieved June 13, 2019.
- ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography DMX". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart on 9/12/2001 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart on 9/12/2001 – Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart on 9/12/2001 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ "DMX Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ "DMX Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ "DMX Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ "DMX Chart History (Rhythmic Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
