"The Way It's Goin' Down" is the first and only single released from Shaquille O'Neal

Shaquille O'Neal

Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal , nicknamed "Shaq" , is a former American professional basketball player. Standing tall and weighing , he was one of the heaviest players ever to play in the NBA...

's fourth album, Respect

Respect (Shaquille O'Neal album)

Respect is the fourth studio album released by Shaquille O'Neal. It was released on September 15, 1998 for A&M Records and featured production from Clark Kent and DJ Quik...

. It was released on November 3, 1998, featured Peter Gunz and was produced by DJ Quik

DJ Quik

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, becoming Shaq's second straight solo single to feature Peter Gunz and DJ Quik after Strait Playin'

Strait Playin'

"Strait Playin" is the second single released from Shaquille O'Neal's third album, You Can't Stop the Reign. It was produced by DJ Quik and featured verses from Quik and Peter Gunz...

. The single peaked at 47 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

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. Shaq along with DJ Quik & Peter Gunz performed the song live on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

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in 1998.

A-Side

1. "The Way It's Goin' Down" (LP Version)- 4:29
2. "The Way It's Goin' Down" (Radio Edit)- 3:54

B-Side

1. "The Way It's Goin' Down" (Instrumental)- 4:22
2. "The Way It's Goin' Down" (Acapella)- 4:29