About “Girl’s Best Friend”
“Girl’s Best Friend” is a hidden song by Jay-Z from his album Vol. 3: Life And Times Of S. Carter.
Issued as the album’s second single. Contains a sample of “Keep It Comin’ Love.” Also appears on the soundtrack Blue Streak: The Album. Produced by Swizz Beatz.
“Keep It Comin’ Love” is a disco-funk song by the American band KC and the Sunshine Band, released in 1976 both as a single and as a track from their album Part 3. The song was written by the band’s frontman, Harry Wayne Casey, and their bassist, Richard Finch.
“Keep It Comin’ Love” was a commercial success, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No. 1 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart. It also reached the Top 10 in several other countries.
The song has been covered and sampled by several other artists over the years, including Madonna, Heavy D & The Boyz, and Smash Mouth. It remains a popular party and dance floor favorite, with its infectious groove and sing-along chorus.
About Vol. 3: Life And Times Of S. Carter
Jay-Z’s Vol. 3: Life And Times Of S. Carter, released in 1999, is the rapper’s fourth studio album and his first to reach the top of the Billboard 200 chart. The album features contributions from popular producers such as Timbaland, Swizz Beatz, and DJ Premier, and has a diverse range of guest appearances from rappers like DMX, Juvenile, and UGK.
The album’s lead single, “Big Pimpin’,” featuring UGK, became one of Jay-Z’s biggest hits and helped solidify his mainstream appeal. Other standout tracks include “Do It Again (Put Ya Hands Up)” with Amil and Beanie Sigel, “Things That U Do” with Mariah Carey, and “Come and Get Me.”
Lyrically, the album sees Jay-Z at his confident and braggadocious best, but also features introspective tracks like “Song Cry” and “Meet The Parents.” Vol. 3: Life And Times Of S. Carter cemented Jay-Z’s place as one of hip-hop’s most successful and respected artists.
How to find “Girl’s Best Friend”
On CD: Play through track #15 (“Hova Song [Outro]”)
Listen to “Girl’s Best Friend”
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