N.O.R.E. (song)
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| "N.O.R.E." | ||||
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| Single by Noreaga | ||||
| from the album N.O.R.E. | ||||
| Released | April 28, 1998 | |||
| Recorded | 1997 | |||
| Genre | East Coast hip hop | |||
| Length | 3:07 | |||
| Label | Penalty Recordings, Tommy Boy Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Victor Santiago, Jr., Jean-Claude Olivier, Samuel Barnes | |||
| Producer(s) | Trackmasters | |||
| Noreaga singles chronology | ||||
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"N.O.R.E." is a song by American hip hop recording artist Noreaga, released on April 28, 1998, as the lead single from his solo debut studio album N.O.R.E. (1998). The song, which serves as Noreaga's solo commercial debut single, was produced by Poke & Tone of the Trackmasters.
Music video[edit]
The music video, directed by Diane Martel, depicts Noreaga trying to escape from imprisonment. Fellow New York-based rappers Busta Rhymes, Spliff Star, Cormega, Fat Joe and Musaliny, all make cameo appearances in the music video.
In other media[edit]
In 2005, the song was featured in the soundtrack to the video game Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories.
Charts[edit]
| Chart (1998) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[1] | 59 |
| US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[2] | 32 |
References[edit]
- ^ "N.O.R.E. Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 10, 2015.
- ^ "N.O.R.E. Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 10, 2015.