Awnaw
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| "Awnaw" | ||||
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| Single by Nappy Roots | ||||
| from the album Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz | ||||
| Released | December 4, 2001 | |||
| Recorded | 2001 | |||
| Genre | Alternative hip hop | |||
| Length | 3:59 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Nappy Roots James "Groove" Chambers | |||
| Producer(s) | James "Groove" Chambers | |||
| Nappy Roots singles chronology | ||||
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"Awnaw" (featuring Jazze Pha) is the first single by the Kentucky rap group Nappy Roots, produced by James "Groove" Chambers. It was released in 2001, taken from Nappy Roots's first album Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz (2002). It peaked at number 51 in the U.S. and features vocals by Jazze Pha who sang the hook/chorus. The instrumental portions are often used on the public radio program This American Life.
Music video
The music video was released in 2002. The video for the rock remix was released later on that year.
Remixes
The main official remix features Jazze Pha, Cam'ron and Twista and the second official remix is a rap rock[1] remix featuring Jazze Pha and Marcos Curiel from P.O.D. who performs a guitar solo.
Track listing
- Radio Edit
- Album Version
- Instrumental
- Acappella
- Rock Remix
Chart positions
| Chart [2] | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 51 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | 18 |
References
- ^ "The Best Rap-Rock Songs". Complex.
- ^ Billboard.com - Artist Chart History - Nappy Roots. Billboard. Accessed June 11, 2008.