How Ya Like Me Now
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How Ya Like Me Now is the second album
by emcee Kool Moe Dee
.
Kool Moe Dee was an original member of The Treacherous Three. He had a long running feud with LL Cool J
releasing various "diss track
s" at his adversary. On the cover, there is LL Cool J's red Kangol
hat under a front wheel of the car in the backdrop.
In 2004, Ludacris
references the album in Usher
's number one hit Yeah!
.
In 2008, the title track "How Ya Like Me Now" was ranked number 31 on VH1
's 100 Greatest Hip Hop Songs.
In 2009, the newly elected chairman of the Republican National Committee
, Michael Steele, seemed to reference Kool Moe Dee in comments addressed to President Barack Obama
: "I would say to the new president, congratulations. It is going to be an honor to spar with him. And I would follow that up with: How do you like me now?"
Also in 2009, "How Ya Like Me Now" appeared in DJ Hero
.
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
by emcee Kool Moe Dee
Kool Moe Dee
Mohandas Dewese , better known as Kool Moe Dee, is an American Hip Hop MC prominent in the late 1970s through the early 1990s. He was born in Manhattan, New York...
.
Kool Moe Dee was an original member of The Treacherous Three. He had a long running feud with LL Cool J
LL Cool J
James Todd Smith , better known as LL Cool J , is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and actor...
releasing various "diss track
Diss track
A diss track or diss song is a song primarily intended to disparage or insult another person or group. While musical parodies and attacks have always existed, the trend became increasingly common in the hip hop genre as part of the hip hop rivalry phenomenon...
s" at his adversary. On the cover, there is LL Cool J's red Kangol
Kangol
Kangol is a British clothing company famous for its headwear.Founded in Cleator, Cumbria, England in 1938 by Jaques Spreiregen, Kangol produced hats for workers, golfers, and especially soldiers...
hat under a front wheel of the car in the backdrop.
In 2004, Ludacris
Ludacris
Christopher Brian Bridges , better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings...
references the album in Usher
Usher (entertainer)
Usher Terry Raymond IV , who performs under the mononym Usher, is an American singer-songwriter, and actor. He is considered around the world to be the reigning King of R&B. Usher rose to fame in the late 1990s with the release of his second album My Way, which spawned his first Billboard Hot 100...
's number one hit Yeah!
Yeah! (Usher song)
"Yeah!" is a song by American singer Usher, released on 3 February 2004 as the lead single from his hit fourth studio album Confessions. The song was written by Lil Jon, Sean Garrett, Patrick J. Que Smith, Ludacris, Robert McDowell, and LRoc. It was produced by Lil Jon, who combined crunk and R&B...
.
In 2008, the title track "How Ya Like Me Now" was ranked number 31 on VH1
VH1
VH1 or Vh1 is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on January 1, 1985 in the old space of Turner Broadcasting's short-lived Cable Music Channel, the original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV by playing music videos, but targeting a slightly...
's 100 Greatest Hip Hop Songs.
In 2009, the newly elected chairman of the Republican National Committee
Republican National Committee
The Republican National Committee is an American political committee that provides national leadership for the Republican Party of the United States. It is responsible for developing and promoting the Republican political platform, as well as coordinating fundraising and election strategy. It is...
, Michael Steele, seemed to reference Kool Moe Dee in comments addressed to President Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned following his victory in the 2008 presidential election.Born in...
: "I would say to the new president, congratulations. It is going to be an honor to spar with him. And I would follow that up with: How do you like me now?"
Also in 2009, "How Ya Like Me Now" appeared in DJ Hero
DJ Hero
DJ Hero is a music video game, developed by FreeStyleGames and published by Activision as a rhythm game spin-off of the Guitar Hero franchise. It was released on October 27, 2009 in North America and on October 29, 2009 in Europe...
.
Track listing
- "How Ya Like Me Now" (samples "Papa's Got A Brand New BagPapa's Got a Brand New Bag"Papa's Got a Brand New Bag" is a song written and recorded by James Brown. It was released as a two-part single in 1965, and is considered seminal in the musical genre of funk.-The hit single:...
" by James BrownJames BrownJames Joseph Brown was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of Funk and is recognized as a major figure in the 20th century popular music for both his vocals and dancing. He has been referred to as "The Godfather of Soul," "Mr...
) - "Wild Wild WestWild Wild West (Kool Moe Dee song)"Wild Wild West" is the title a hip hop song written in 1988 by Kool Moe Dee as a single.Kool Moe Dee's 1988 release deals with the differences in gangs dealing with violence. Released on the Jive label, it was a R&B hit, reaching number four on Billboard's R&B chart. However, it only reached...
" - "Way Way Back" (samples "TrogloditeTroglodyte (Cave Man)Troglodyte , originally released as "Troglodite", is a 1972 funk song by the Jimmy Castor Bunch. It peaked at #4 on the R&B charts and #6 on the Billboard Hot 100...
" by the Jimmy Castor Bunch) - "50 Ways" (samples "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover50 Ways to Leave Your Lover"50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" is a 1975 hit song by Paul Simon, from his album Still Crazy After All These Years. Backing vocals on the single were performed by Patti Austin, Valerie Simpson and Phoebe Snow.-Creation:...
" by Paul SimonPaul SimonPaul Frederic Simon is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist.Simon is best known for his success, beginning in 1965, as part of the duo Simon & Garfunkel, with musical partner Art Garfunkel. Simon wrote most of the pair's songs, including three that reached number one on the US singles...
) - "No Respect" (samples "RespectRespect (song)"Respect" is a song written and originally released by Stax recording artist Otis Redding in 1965. "Respect" became a 1967 hit and signature song for R&B singer Aretha Franklin. The music in the two versions is significantly different, and through a few minor changes in the lyrics, the stories told...
" by Aretha FranklinAretha FranklinAretha Louise Franklin is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Although known for her soul recordings and referred to as The Queen of Soul, Franklin is also adept at jazz, blues, R&B, gospel music, and rock. Rolling Stone magazine ranked her atop its list of The Greatest Singers of All...
) - "Don't Dance"
- "I'm A Player" (samples "Shifting Gears" by Johnny Hammond)
- "Suckers"
- "Stupid"
- "Rock You"
- "Get Paid"
Later Samples
- "Wild Wild West"
- "Wild Wild West" by Will SmithWill SmithWillard Christopher "Will" Smith, Jr. , also known by his stage name The Fresh Prince, is an American actor, producer, and rapper. He has enjoyed success in television, film and music. In April 2007, Newsweek called him the most powerful actor in Hollywood...
featuring Kool Moe DeeKool Moe DeeMohandas Dewese , better known as Kool Moe Dee, is an American Hip Hop MC prominent in the late 1970s through the early 1990s. He was born in Manhattan, New York...
and Dru HillDru HillDru Hill is an American singing group, most popular during the late 1990s, whose repertoire included R&B, soul, and gospel music. Founded in Baltimore, Maryland, and active since 1992, Dru Hill recorded seven Top 40 hits, and is best known for the R&B #1 hits "In My Bed", "Never Make a Promise", ...
from the album WillenniumWillenniumWillennium is Will Smith's second solo studio album. It was released on the heels of Smith's unprecedented success, Big Willie Style.-Album information:...
, which is a sample of "I Wish" by Stevie Wonder
- "Wild Wild West" by Will Smith
- "No Respect"
- "Don't Know What To Tell YaDon't Know What to Tell Ya"Don't Know What to Tell Ya" is a contemporary R&B song with Egyptian influences recorded by Aaliyah, written by Timbaland and Static Major, and produced by Timbaland. Released in mid-2003 in European and Asian market, the song was the second and final single from Aaliyah's first posthumous...
" by AaliyahAaliyahAaliyah Dana Haughton , who performed under the mononym Aaliyah , was an American R&B recording artist, actress and model. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, and was raised in Detroit, Michigan. At the age of 10, she appeared on the television show Star Search and performed in concert alongside...
from the album I Care 4 UI Care 4 UI Care 4 U is the fourth album and first compilation album by the American singer Aaliyah, released posthumously by Blackground Records on December 10, 2002, in the United States. Along with her hit singles, a number of shelved tracks were included on the album, including the singles "Miss You",...
(uncredited)
- "Don't Know What To Tell Ya