Lookin' at Me
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"Lookin' at Me" was the third and final single released from Mase
's debut album, Harlem World
. The song was produced by The Neptunes
and featured Puff Daddy
. The single was yet another success for Mase, becoming his third consecutive top 10 hit, peaking at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100
, and was certified gold on August 17, 1998. The song was paired with "24 Hrs. to Live", which featured Black Rob
, DMX
and The LOX
.
Along with Noreaga's "Superthug
" and Jay-Z
's "I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)
", the song was one of the first high profile productions by Virginia
production team The Neptunes
, who would later go on to become one of the most successful production teams in music history.
Promotional music videos were released from Both "Lookin' at Me" and "24 Hrs. to Live".
Mase
Mason Durell Betha , better known by stage name Mase who was previously known as Murda Ma$e, is an American rapper, songwriter, actor and inspirational speaker...
's debut album, Harlem World
Harlem World
Harlem World is the critically acclaimed multi-platinum debut album by Harlem rapper Mase, released October 28, 1997.-Background:Seen as Puff Daddy's new protege since the passing of The Notorious B.I.G., Mase rose to fame after being a member of Children of the Corn with fellow Harlem rappers Big...
. 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 Puff Daddy
Sean Combs
Sean John Combs , also known by his stage names Diddy and P. Diddy, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur. He has won three Grammy Awards and two MTV Video Music Awards, and his clothing line earned a Council of Fashion Designers of America award. He was originally...
. The single was yet another success for Mase, becoming his third consecutive top 10 hit, peaking at #8 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...
, and was certified gold on August 17, 1998. The song was paired with "24 Hrs. to Live", which featured Black Rob
Black Rob
Black Rob is a rapper who was formerly signed to Bad Boy Records.-Music career:Black Rob began associating with the label as early as 1996, appearing on the Bad Boy remix to 112's "Come See Me"...
, DMX
DMX (rapper)
Earl Simmons , better known by his stage name DMX, is a multiplatinum American rapper and actor who rose to fame in the late 1990s. His stage name pays tribute to the Oberheim DMX drum machine, an instrument he used when he made his own rap beats in the 80's...
and The LOX
The LOX
The Lox are an American hip hop group composed of Jadakiss, Sheek Louch, and Styles P. They were originally signed to Sean Combs' Bad Boy Records before joining Ruff Ryders Entertainment, and are now a part of their own label, D-Block Records-Early career:...
.
Along with Noreaga's "Superthug
Superthug
"Superthug" is a hip-hop single by Puerto Rican American rapper Noreaga with background vocals from Kelis during the song's hook. It was the second single from his debut solo album, N.O.R.E.. At the time it became Noreaga's highest charting and most successful single, peaking at #36 on the...
" and Jay-Z
Jay-Z
Shawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010...
's "I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)
I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)
"I Just Wanna Love U " is a song by Jay-Z, released as the first single from his 2000 album The Dynasty: Roc La Familia. It is produced by The Neptunes and features a chorus sung by Neptunes member Pharrell as well as Shay Haley and Omillio Sparks who all remain uncredited...
", the song was one of the first high profile productions by Virginia
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
production team 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...
, who would later go on to become one of the most successful production teams in music history.
Promotional music videos were released from Both "Lookin' at Me" and "24 Hrs. to Live".
A-Side
- "Lookin' at Me"- 4:21
- "24 Hrs. to Live"- 4:25 (Featuring Black RobBlack RobBlack Rob is a rapper who was formerly signed to Bad Boy Records.-Music career:Black Rob began associating with the label as early as 1996, appearing on the Bad Boy remix to 112's "Come See Me"...
, DMXDMX (rapper)Earl Simmons , better known by his stage name DMX, is a multiplatinum American rapper and actor who rose to fame in the late 1990s. His stage name pays tribute to the Oberheim DMX drum machine, an instrument he used when he made his own rap beats in the 80's...
and The LOXThe LOXThe Lox are an American hip hop group composed of Jadakiss, Sheek Louch, and Styles P. They were originally signed to Sean Combs' Bad Boy Records before joining Ruff Ryders Entertainment, and are now a part of their own label, D-Block Records-Early career:...
) - "Wanna Hurt Mase? 4:25
Peak positions
Chart | Position |
---|---|
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | # 8 |
U.S. R&B / Hip-Hop | # 8 |
Hot Rap Singles | # 1 |
Rhythmic Top 40 | # 30 |
Canadian Singles Chart | # 17 |
End of year charts
End of year chart (1998) | Position |
---|---|
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 59 |