I'm a Hustla (song)

"I'm a Hustla" is the lead single from rapper Cassidy's second studio album I'm a Hustla. The song is produced by Swizz Beatz and contains a sample from "Dirt off Your Shoulder" by Jay-Z.

"I'm a Hustla"
Single by Cassidy
from the album I'm a Hustla
ReleasedMarch 14, 2005
Recorded2004
GenreEast Coast hip hop, rap
Length4:19
LabelFull Surface/Ruff Ryders/J Records/Epic Records
Songwriter(s)Barry Adrian Reese
Producer(s)Swizz Beatz

Many remixes have been produced, featuring various alternate guests including Joe Budden and Jay-Z, the official remix features Mary J. Blige. Rapper Missy Elliott also made a freestyle with DJ Khaled. In 2018, Beyoncé sampled "I'm a Hustla" for her Beychella performance.

Music video

The music video was directed by Benny Boom and features a cameo appearance by Swizz Beatz and Growing Up Gotti stars Carmine Agnello and John Agnello. In the music video you can see Cassidy doing what he titled the hustla dance but was later popularized as the motorcycle in Yung Joc's video for "It's Goin' Down".[1]

Charts
Chart (2005) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[2] 34
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[3] 8
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[4] 5
US Pop 100 (Billboard)[5] 69
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References
  1. Cassidy Speaks On Beef with 50 Cent, Lil Wayne & T.I.
  2. "Cassidy Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  3. "Cassidy Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
  4. "Cassidy Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard.
  5. Billboard Music Charts
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