Grindin'
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"Grindin'" is the second single from the Virginia Beach rap duo Clipse
. The song was produced by The Neptunes
and featured on the Clipse's debut album, Lord Willin'
. The song became a summer Top 40 hit, reaching #30 on the Billboard Hot 100
on July 30, 2002.
Arguably the most iconic track of The Neptunes
' early-decade influence on hip-hop production, the beat was far more sparse in its percussive drum and woodblock arrangement than most popular hip-hop tracks at the time, predating later sparse Neptunes productions like Snoop Dogg
's "Drop It Like It's Hot
" that would further capitalize and expand on this style. It bares notable and acknowledged similarity to 1980s hip hop tracks such as Eric B & Rakim's "My Melody".
The song was listed at #27 on Pitchfork Media
's top 500 songs of the 2000s.
The song was also listed at #84 in Rolling Stone
's best songs of the 2000s.
There were two official remixes released: one featuring new verses by Pusha T and Malice featuring Noreaga, Birdman and Lil' Wayne and the other, a selector
remix featuring Jamaican artists Sean Paul
, Bliss and Kardinal Offishall
. Both remixes feature the same instrumental but a different verse performed by Pusha T.
Clipse
Clipse is a Virginia Beach, Virginia-based hip hop duo. Formed in 1992 by brothers Malice and Pusha T , the group is heavily affiliated with production team The Neptunes and signed to Star Trak Entertainment.- Exclusive Audio Footage :The Thornton brothers were born in The Bronx, New...
. The song was produced by The Neptunes
The Neptunes
The Neptunes are a record production duo consisting of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, who are credited with contributing the sound for many successful hip hop, R&B and pop artists in the late-1990s and 2000s...
and featured on the Clipse's debut album, Lord Willin'
Lord Willin'
Lord Willin' is the debut album from Virginia hip-hop duo Clipse. Released in late 2002, the album was certified gold by the RIAA on October 1, 2002...
. The song became a summer Top 40 hit, reaching #30 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
on July 30, 2002.
Arguably the most iconic track of The Neptunes
The Neptunes
The Neptunes are a record production duo consisting of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, who are credited with contributing the sound for many successful hip hop, R&B and pop artists in the late-1990s and 2000s...
' early-decade influence on hip-hop production, the beat was far more sparse in its percussive drum and woodblock arrangement than most popular hip-hop tracks at the time, predating later sparse Neptunes productions like Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
's "Drop It Like It's Hot
Drop It Like It's Hot
"Drop It Like It's Hot" is a 2004 rap number-one hit single by Snoop Dogg featuring Pharrell. Snoop performs the chorus and the second and third verses , while Pharrell performs the first verse....
" that would further capitalize and expand on this style. It bares notable and acknowledged similarity to 1980s hip hop tracks such as Eric B & Rakim's "My Melody".
The song was listed at #27 on Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media, usually known simply as Pitchfork or P4k, is a Chicago-based daily Internet publication established in 1995 that is devoted to music criticism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on underground and independent music, especially indie rock...
's top 500 songs of the 2000s.
The song was also listed at #84 in Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone is a US-based magazine devoted to music, liberal politics, and popular culture that is published every two weeks. Rolling Stone was founded in San Francisco in 1967 by Jann Wenner and music critic Ralph J...
's best songs of the 2000s.
There were two official remixes released: one featuring new verses by Pusha T and Malice featuring Noreaga, Birdman and Lil' Wayne and the other, a selector
Selector (disc jockey)
Selector is the term originally used for a reggae/dancehall disc jockey ....
remix featuring Jamaican artists Sean Paul
Sean Paul
Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques , who performs under stage name Sean Paul, is a Jamaican pop rap and reggae singer.-1973–1996: Early life:...
, Bliss and Kardinal Offishall
Kardinal Offishall
Jason D. Harrow , better known by his stage name Kardinal Offishall , is a Canadian rapper and record producer. He is often credited as Canada's "hip-hop ambassador", and is best known for his distinctive reggae and dancehall-influenced style of hip-hop.-Life and career:Harrow was born in...
. Both remixes feature the same instrumental but a different verse performed by Pusha T.
Charts
| Chart (2002) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Hot Rap Tracks | 8 |
| Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 10 |
| Billboard Hot 100 | 30 |