I'm a Hustla (song) explained

I'm a Hustla
Cover:I'm a Hustla single.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Cassidy
Album:I'm a Hustla
Released:[1]
Genre:East Coast hip hop
Length:4:19
Label:Full Surface, Ruff Ryders, J
Producer:Swizz Beatz
Chronology:Cassidy singles

"I'm a Hustla" is a song by American rapper Cassidy released in the United States on February 28, 2005, as the lead single from his second studio album I'm a Hustla (2005). The song, which was produced by American musician Swizz Beatz, contains a sample from "Dirt off Your Shoulder" as performed by American rapper Jay-Z. The song reached number 34 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Several remixes have been produced, featuring various alternate guests including Joe Budden and Jay-Z, however the official remix features Mary J. Blige. Rapper Missy Elliott also made a freestyle version with DJ Khaled. In 2018, Beyoncé sampled "I'm a Hustla" for her Beychella performance.

Music video

The music video was directed by Benny Boom and features a cameo appearance by Swizz Beatz and Growing Up Gotti stars Carmine Agnello and John Agnello. In the music video Cassidy dances the hustla dance later popularized as the motorcycle in Yung Joc's 2006 video for "It's Goin' Down".[2]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2005)Peak
position
Netherlands (Urban Top 100)[3] 98
US Pop 100 (Billboard)[4] 69

Year-end charts

Release history

RegionDateFormat(s)Label
United StatesFebruary 28, 2005Rhythmic contemporary radioJ, RMG[6]
Urban contemporary radio

External links

Notes and References

  1. Going for Adds. Radio & Records. 1595. 23. February 25, 2005.
  2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cui3hBu5rqA Cassidy Speaks On Beef with 50 Cent, Lil Wayne & T.I.
  3. Web site: The Urban Chart Top 100 - Urban Top 100. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20050622022443/http://www.urbantop100.nl/. June 22, 2005. March 29, 2020. urbantop100.nl.
  4. https://web.archive.org/web/20090416055554/http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/searchResult.jsp?exp=y&Ntt=i%27m+a+hustla&Ntk=Keyword&an=bbcom&nor=10&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&N=37 Billboard Music Charts
  5. Web site: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2005. Billboard. September 18, 2020.
  6. Going for Adds . . 1595 . 23 . February 25, 2005 . December 9, 2023.