Why
Anthony Hamilton, Jadakiss
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Yo, why is Jadakiss as hard as it gets? Why is the industry designed to keep the artist in debt? And why them dudes ain't riding if they part of your set? And why they never get it popping but they party to death? Yea, and why they gonna give you life for a murder? Turn around only give you eight months for a burner? It's going down Why they selling niggas CD's for under a dime? And if it's all love, daddy, why you come with your 9? Why my niggas ain't get that cake? Why is a brother up north better than Jordan That ain't get that break? Why you don't stack instead of trying to be fly? Why is ratting at an all time high? Why are you even alive? Why they kill 2pac n' Chris? Why, at the bar, you ain't take straight shots instead of poppin Cris? Why them bullets have to hit that door? Why did Kobe have to hit that raw? Why'd he kiss that whore? Why? All that I’ve been given Is this pain that I’ve been living They got me in the system Why they gotta do me like that? Tried to make it my way But got sent up on the highway Why? oh why Why they gotta do me like that? Why do niggas push pounds and powder? Why did Bush knock down the towers? Why you around them cowards? Why Aaliyah have to take that flight? Why my nigga D ain't pull out his Ferrari Why he take that bike? Why they gotta open your package and read your mail? Why they stop letting niggas get degrees in jail? Why you gotta do 85% of your time? And why do niggas lie in 85% of they rhymes? Why a nigga always want what he can't have? Why I can't come through in the pecan Jag? Why did crack have to hit so hard? Even though it's almost over Why niggas can't get no jobs? Why they come up with the witness protection? Why they let the Terminator win the election? Come on, pay attention! Why I sell in the stores what you could sell in the streets? Why I say the hottest shit but we sellin' the least? All that I’ve been given Is this pain that I’ve been living They got me in the system Why they gotta do me like that? Tried to make it my way But got sent up on the highway Why? oh why Why they gotta do me like that? Why Halle have to let a white man pop her to get a Oscar? Why Denzel have to be crooked before he took it? Why they didn't make the CL6 with a clutch? And if you don't smoke why the hell you reaching for my dutch?! Why rap? Cause I need air time Why be on the curb with a "Why lie? I need a beer" sign? Why all the young niggas is dying? Cause they moms at work, they pops is gone, they living with iron Why they ain't give us a cure for AIDS? Why my diesel have fiends in the spot on the floor for days? Why you screaming like it's a slug? It's only the hawk Why my buzz in L.A. ain't like it is in New York? Why they forcing you to be hard? Why ain't you a thug by choice? Why the whole world love my voice? Why? Try to tell 'em that it's the flow son And you know why they made the new twenties? Cause I got all the old ones That's why
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Written by: JAMES JASON POYSER, ERIC BENET JORDAN, MERCED MARTINEZ, TRACY L. MOORE, RICHARD NICHOLS, AHMIR K THOMPSON
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
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11 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Why" is a soulful R&B and hip-hop song that blends the unique music styles of both Anthony Hamilton and Jadakiss.
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Released DateThe song was released in the year 2004 as part of Jadakiss's album named "Kiss of Death".
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song made a significant impact on several charts, peaking at No.11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Collaborative EffortThe song is a collaboration between Anthony Hamilton and Jadakiss, two well-respected names in the R&B and hip-hop genre.
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Grammy NominationIn 2005, "Why" earned a nomination at the Grammy Awards for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Why" was directed by Sanaa Hamri and features appearances by multiple actors such as Danny Trejo and Luis Guzmán.
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RelevanceThe song is noted for its socially conscious lyrics that question various aspects of politics and society, proving its relevance beyond just the music industry.
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SongwritingThe song was written by Jadakiss, Anthony Hamilton, and Mark Batson. Hamilton's soulful chorus and Balson's progressive production balance the hard-hitting bars of Jadakiss, highlighting the songwriting talents of all involved.
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Critical Acclaim"Why" received positive reviews from music critics, who particularly praised the song's thought-provoking lyrics.
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Live PerformancesBoth Jadakiss and Hamilton have performed this single at various live events and concerts, further amplifying its popularity.
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RemixThe song also has a remix version, featuring Styles P, Common and Nas, proving its versatility and reception in the hip-hop community.
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