The Set Up (song) explained

The Set Up (You Don't Know)
Cover:Obie Trice - The Set Up cover.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Obie Trice featuring Nate Dogg
Album:Cheers
Genre:Hip hop
Chronology:Obie Trice
Prev Title:Shit Hits the Fan
Prev Year:2003
Next Title:Snitch
Next Year:2005

"The Set Up (You Don't Know)" is a song performed by American rapper Obie Trice, featuring vocals from singer Nate Dogg, released as the third and final single from Trice's debut studio album, Cheers. The track was produced by Dr. Dre.

Background

An official remix of "The Set Up (You Don't Know)" was released as a B-side to the official CD single. The track features, as well as Nate Dogg, appearances from Lloyd Banks, Jadakiss and Redman. The remix was labeled the "Dr. Dre Remix" and was entirely produced by Dre. Jadakiss would later feud with Banks and his group G-Unit after 50 Cent released the song "Piggy Bank", which attacked Jadakiss and Fat Joe for collaborating with 50's rival Ja Rule.

Music video

The video for "The Set Up (You Don't Know)" features Trice being put 'under the spell' of a lady, who encourages him to steal a lot of money. Little does he realize, it's a setup, and he gets shot in order for her to get away the money. But as Karma would have it, she gets shot and the money gets stolen from her. The video ends with Obie getting up, being thankful for wearing a bulletproof vest. Other than Obie Trice and Nate Dogg, the video features Mýa acting as the charming lady, as well as brief cameo appearances by D12 and Warren G at the very beginning.

Track listing

CD single[1]
Notes

Charts

Year-end charts

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Set Up: Amazon.co.uk: Music. Amazon.co.uk.
  2. 199.
  3. 2004 Urban top 30. Music Week. 24. January 22, 2005. August 5, 2023.