"Change the Game" is the second single from rapper

Rapping

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 Jay-Z

Jay-Z

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 from his 2000 album The Dynasty: Roc La Familia

The Dynasty: Roc La Familia

Sample credits*"Intro contains a sample of "She Said Loves Me" by Kleeer*"I Just Wanna Love U " contains elements and samples of "Give it To Me Baby" performed by Rick James, and "The World is Filled" by the Notorious B.I.G....

. It features guest raps by Memphis Bleek

Memphis Bleek

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 and Beanie Sigel

Beanie Sigel

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, production from Rick Rock

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 and backing vocals by Static Major

Static Major

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. Upon release, the song's intention was to promote Sigel and Bleek, but Steve Juon of RapReviews.com considers Jay-Z to outperform both rappers. A music video directed by David Meyers

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was made for "Change the Game."

A-Side

1. "Change the Game (Radio Edit)" (3:07)
2. "Change the Game (LP Version)" (3:08)
3. "Change the Game (Instrumental)" (3:05)

B-Side

1. "You, Me, Him and Her (Radio Edit)" (3:46)
2. "You, Me, Him and Her (LP Version)" (3:46)
3. "You, Me, Him and Her (Instrumental)" (3:43)

Charts

Chart (2001)	Peak position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100	86
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks	29
U.S. Billboard Hot Rap Singles	10