Fresh Azimiz
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"Fresh Azimiz" is a single featured on rapper Bow Wow's 2005 album
Wanted. It is the third song
after his chart topping singles "Let Me Hold You
" with singer Omarion
and "Like You
" with Ciara
. It features J-Kwon
& Jermaine Dupri
. The song was produced by Jermaine Dupri
. The song became his third Top 40 single from his 2005 album Wanted, peaking at number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100
.
Although released through Columbia Records
, the lyrics on the 2nd verse of the original song explains that Bow Wow still has close ties to So So Def Recordings
("Records say Columbia, but I'm So So man").
, replacing Bow Wow's 2nd verse. There is a video for the remix, with additional scenes with Bow Wow & Jones throughout the video and Bow Wow's verse removed and Mike Jones' instead comes in and raps. Jones
also makes an appearance on the original version's video.
, with the line, "18 nigga, making more than your Dad." The line in question is actually borrowed from LL Cool J
's classic album Bad. Bow Wow later confirmed that the line was not aimed at Master P
or Romeo Miller
. Because that Romeo dedicated the song of "God's Gift
" entitled "U Can't Shine Like Me" with the line "you a mamas boy im a son of a hustler".
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
Wanted. It is the third song
Song
In music, a song is a composition for voice or voices, performed by singing.A song may be accompanied by musical instruments, or it may be unaccompanied, as in the case of a cappella songs...
after his chart topping singles "Let Me Hold You
Let Me Hold You
"Let Me Hold You" is the first single from Bow Wow's fourth album, Wanted. Released in 2005, the single, which also features the singer Omarion, peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100...
" with singer Omarion
Omarion
Omari Ishmael Grandberry better known as Omarion, is an American R&B singer, actor, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and former lead singer of the R&B group, B2K. Omarion was spotted at a young age by a manager, Christopher B. Stokes, who took a liking to his vocal abilities...
and "Like You
Like You
"Like You" is a 2005 hit song duetted by rapper Bow Wow and singer Ciara. It was written by Jermaine Dupri, Jaron Alston, and Johnta Austin, and produced by Dupri and Bryan Michael Cox for Bow Wow's fourth album entitled Wanted. The song includes the keyboard chord of New Edition's "I'm Leaving You...
" with Ciara
Ciara
Ciara Princess Harris , known mononymously as Ciara, is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, actress and fashion model. Born in Austin, Texas, she traveled around the world during her childhood, only to land in Atlanta, Georgia where she met music producer, Jazze Pha...
. It features J-Kwon
J-Kwon
Jerrell Jones, better known by his stage name J-Kwon, is an American rapper from St. Louis best known for his 2004 hit single "Tipsy".-Biography:...
& Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin , known as Jermaine Dupri or JD, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper.- Early life and career :...
. The song was produced by Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin , known as Jermaine Dupri or JD, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper.- Early life and career :...
. The song became his third Top 40 single from his 2005 album Wanted, peaking at number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
.
Although released through Columbia Records
Columbia Records
Columbia Records is an American record label, owned by Japan's Sony Music Entertainment, operating under the Columbia Music Group with Aware Records. It was founded in 1888, evolving from an earlier enterprise, the American Graphophone Company — successor to the Volta Graphophone Company...
, the lyrics on the 2nd verse of the original song explains that Bow Wow still has close ties to So So Def Recordings
So So Def Recordings
So So Def Recordings is a record label based in Atlanta, Georgia, and owned by producer Jermaine Dupri, specializing in Southern hip hop, R&B and bass music.-Beginnings:...
("Records say Columbia, but I'm So So man").
Remix
A remix of this song features rapper Mike JonesMike Jones (rapper)
Michael "Mike" Jones is an American southern rap artist, who initially was affiliated with the record label Swishahouse, then left to be the owner of Ice Age Entertainment....
, replacing Bow Wow's 2nd verse. There is a video for the remix, with additional scenes with Bow Wow & Jones throughout the video and Bow Wow's verse removed and Mike Jones' instead comes in and raps. Jones
Mike Jones (rapper)
Michael "Mike" Jones is an American southern rap artist, who initially was affiliated with the record label Swishahouse, then left to be the owner of Ice Age Entertainment....
also makes an appearance on the original version's video.
Rumored Diss to Romeo
Rumors circulated that the song was meant to attack rapper Romeo MillerRomeo Miller
Percy Romeo Miller, Jr. , better known by his stage name Romeo , is an American rapper, actor, basketball player, entrepreneur, and model. He is the son of rapper and entrepreneur Master P and former rapper Sonya C. He is the nephew of rappers C-Murder and Silkk the Shocker and the brother of...
, with the line, "18 nigga, making more than your Dad." The line in question is actually borrowed from LL Cool J
LL Cool J
James Todd Smith , better known as LL Cool J , is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and actor...
's classic album Bad. Bow Wow later confirmed that the line was not aimed at Master P
Master P
Percy Robert Miller , better known by his stage name Master P or his business name P. Miller, is an American rapper, actor, entrepreneur, investor, and producer. He is the founder of the popular label No Limit Records, which went bankrupt and was relaunched as New No Limit Records through Koch...
or Romeo Miller
Romeo Miller
Percy Romeo Miller, Jr. , better known by his stage name Romeo , is an American rapper, actor, basketball player, entrepreneur, and model. He is the son of rapper and entrepreneur Master P and former rapper Sonya C. He is the nephew of rappers C-Murder and Silkk the Shocker and the brother of...
. Because that Romeo dedicated the song of "God's Gift
God's Gift
God's Gift is the second soundtrack but 5th overall album by Romeo. On the second CD there was a movie based on a boxing film. The album was recorded at the end of 2005 and during 2006. This was Romeo's first album to use the name Romeo and to have explicit language...
" entitled "U Can't Shine Like Me" with the line "you a mamas boy im a son of a hustler".
Charts
Chart (2006) | Peak position |
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U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
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U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,... |
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U.S. Billboard Hot Rap Tracks Hot Rap Tracks Rap Songs is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States. It lists the 25 most popular hip-hop/rap songs, calculated weekly by airplay on rhythmic and urban radio stations and sales in hip hop-focused or exclusive markets. From 1989 through 2001, it was based on how much the single... |
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U.S. Billboard Pop 100 Pop 100 The Pop 100 was a songs chart that debuted in February 2005 and was released weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States until its discontinuation in 2009... |
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