"I'm a Hustla" is a song by American rapper Cassidy released in the United States on February 28, 2005, as the lead single from his second studio album I'm a Hustla (2005). The song, which was produced by American musician Swizz Beatz, contains a sample from "Dirt off Your Shoulder" as performed by American rapper Jay-Z. The song reached number 34 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
| "I'm a Hustla" | |
|---|---|
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| Single by Cassidy | |
| from the album I'm a Hustla | |
| Released | February 28, 2005[1] |
| Genre | East Coast hip hop |
| Length | 4:19 |
| Label | Full Surface, Ruff Ryders, J |
| Songwriter(s) | Barry A. Reese, Shawn C. Carter |
| Producer(s) | Swizz Beatz |
Several remixes have been produced, featuring various alternate guests including Joe Budden and Jay-Z, however the official remix features Mary J. Blige. Rapper Missy Elliott also made a freestyle version with DJ Khaled. In 2018, Beyoncé sampled "I'm a Hustla" for her Beychella performance.
Music video
editThe music video was directed by Benny Boom and features a cameo appearance by Swizz Beatz and Growing Up Gotti stars Carmine Agnello and John Agnello. In the music video Cassidy dances the hustla dance later popularized as the motorcycle in Yung Joc's 2006 video for "It's Goin' Down".[2]
Charts
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Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
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| United States | February 28, 2005 | Rhythmic contemporary radio | J, RMG | [10] |
| Urban contemporary radio |
References
edit- ^ "Going for Adds". Radio & Records. No. 1595. February 25, 2005. p. 23.
- ^ Cassidy Speaks On Beef with 50 Cent, Lil Wayne & T.I.
- ^ "Cassidy – I'm A Hustla" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
- ^ "The Urban Chart Top 100 - Urban Top 100". urbantop100.nl. Archived from the original on June 22, 2005. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
- ^ "Cassidy Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Cassidy Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Cassidy Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ Billboard Music Charts
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2005". Billboard. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
- ^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1595. February 25, 2005. p. 23. Retrieved December 9, 2023.