I'm So Hood

"I'm So Hood" is the second single from DJ Khaled's album We the Best (2007). The song features T-Pain, Trick Daddy, Rick Ross and Plies. "I'm So Hood" is one of Khaled's best-known songs.

"I'm So Hood"
Single by DJ Khaled featuring T-Pain, Trick Daddy, Rick Ross and Plies
from the album We the Best
Released	August 28, 2007 (2007-08-28)
Recorded	2006
Length	4:17
Label	Terror Squad Koch
Songwriter(s)	Andrew Harr Algernod Washington Faheem Najm Jermaine Jackson Khaled Khaled Maurice Young William Roberts II
Producer(s)	The Runners
DJ Khaled singles chronology
"We Takin' Over" (2007) "I'm So Hood" (2007) "Out Here Grindin" (2007)
T-Pain singles chronology
"Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')" (2007) "I'm So Hood" (2007) "Kiss Kiss" (2007)
Trick Daddy singles chronology
"Bet That" (2007) "I'm So Hood" (2007) "Tuck Ya Ice" (2007)
Rick Ross singles chronology
"Get That Bread" (2007) "I'm So Hood" (2007) "Speedin'" (2007)
Plies singles chronology
"Shawty" (2007) "I'm So Hood" (2007) "Hypnotized" (2007)

Video

The video was shot in Miami, Florida. It features cameo appearances from Tyga, Bun B, Red Cafe, Brisco, Lil Mama, Maino, Kardinal Offishall, Royce Da 5'9, Sean Kingston, Mike Jones (rapper), David Jude Jolicoeur, Tyler, the Creator, Kelvin Mercer, Murs (rapper), Snoop Dogg, Afrika Baby Bam, Birdman, Sadat X, Plies (rapper), Chi-Ali, DJ Clue, Kelis, Grand Puba, Questlove, Ja Rule, Busta Rhymes, Trick Daddy, Lord Jamar, Nelly, Black Thought, Fat Joe, Pitbull, Slick Rick, Kanye West, Treach, T-Pain, P. Diddy, Lil Jon, Young Dro, Darryl McDaniels, Trina, DJ Kay Slay, LL Cool J, T.I., Lil Wayne, Jazze Pha, Young Jeezy, Fabolous, Queen Latifah, Ice Cube, Mos Def, Dr. Dre, Common (rapper), Volume 10 (rapper), Q-Tip (musician), Lita (wrestler), Abstract Rude, Trish Stratus, Kari Wuhrer, Kanye West, DJ Premier, Pharoahe Monch, The Game (rapper), Prince Po, Paul Wall, Vincent Mason, Will.i.am, Dres (rapper), Blair Underwood, Laurence Fishburne, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O'Neal and Rick Ross

"I'm So Hood (Remix)"
Single by DJ Khaled featuring Young Jeezy, Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Big Boi, Lil Wayne, Fat Joe, Birdman, Rick Ross & T-Pain
from the album We the Best
Released	October 30, 2007
Recorded	2007
Genre	Gangsta rap
Length	5:43
Label	Terror Squad, Koch
Songwriter(s)	Khaled Bin Abdul Khaled, Faheem Rasheed Najm, Jay Jenkins, Christopher Brian Bridges, Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., Antwan André Patton, Dwayne Carter Jr., Joseph Cartagena, Bryan Williams, William Leonard Roberts II
Producer(s)	The Runners
DJ Khaled singles chronology
"We Takin' Over" (2007) "I'm So Hood (Remix)" (2007) "100 Million" (2007)
Young Jeezy singles chronology
"100 Million" (2007) "I'm So Hood (Remix)" (2007) "Love in This Club" (2008)
Ludacris singles chronology
"Rock star" (2007) "I'm So Hood (Remix)" (2007) "Gimme Dat" (2008)
Busta Rhymes singles chronology
"Hurt" (2007) "I'm So Hood (Remix)" (2007) "We Made It" (2008)
Big Boi singles chronology
"Hood Boy" (2007) "I'm So Hood (Remix)" (2007) "Hold Up" (2007)
Lil Wayne singles chronology
"Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)" (2007) "I'm So Hood (Remix)" (2007) "Drop the World" (2009)
Fat Joe singles chronology
"We Takin' Over" (2007) "I'm So Hood (Remix)" (2007) "Ain't Sayin' Nothin'" (2008)
Birdman singles chronology
"Pop Bottles" (2007) "I'm So Hood (Remix)" (2007) "100 Million" (2007)
Rick Ross singles chronology
"Get That Bread" (2007) "I'm So Hood (Remix)" (2007) "Speedin'" (2007)

Remixes

The official remix of "I'm So Hood" features hip-hop rappers Young Jeezy, Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Big Boi, Lil Wayne, Fat Joe, Birdman and a new verse from Rick Ross. At the 2008 BET Hip Hop Awards, the official remix won the award for best collaboration.

An alternate remix is a rock remix featuring guitar work performed by Jamey Jasta of metal/hardcore band Hatebreed.

ByrdGang made a remix entitled "I'm So Hood (Byrd Gang Remix)" that can be found on the Members Of Byrdgang 2 (M.O.B) mixtape.

British rapper Kano has made a freestyle to the song on his MC No. 1 mixtape.

Charts

Chart (2007–08)	Peak position
UK R&B Chart	38
U.S. Billboard Hot 100	19[1]
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs	9

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[2]	1× Platinum	1,000,000^^
^*sales figures based on certification alone ^^shipments figures based on certification alone

References

1. Billboard - DJ Khaled - Artist Chart History
2. "American single certifications – DJ Khaled – I'm So Hood". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 7, 2014. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 

External links

• DJ Khaled - "I'm So Hood" music video at KOvideo.net
• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics