"What It Is" is a song by American rapper Busta Rhymes featuring American singer Kelis. It was released as the lead single from both management company Violator's second compilation album Violator: The Album, V2.0 and Rhymes' fifth studio album Genesis on May 1, 2001, by Flipmode Entertainment and J Records.
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| Single by Busta Rhymes featuring Kelis | ||||
| from the album Violator: The Album, V2.0 and Genesis | ||||
| A-side | "Grimey" by Noreaga | |||
| Released | May 1, 2001 | |||
| Recorded | 2000-2001 | |||
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| Length | 3:30 | |||
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While Kelis is credited only with additional vocals on the single and Violator: The Album, V2.0 release, she is credited as a feature on Genesis.
Composition edit
"What It Is" was composed in 4
4 time and the key of F♯ major, with a tempo of 101 beats per minute.It has a duration time of three minutes and thirty-nine seconds.[1]
Charts edit
| Chart (2001) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Germany (Official German Charts)[2] | 70 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[3] | 63 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[4] | 20 |
| US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[5] | 4 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[6] | 35 |
References edit
- ^ "Key & BPM for What It Is". Tunebat. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
- ^ "Busta Rhymes – What It Is" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
- ^ "Busta Rhymes Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
- ^ "Busta Rhymes Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
- ^ "Busta Rhymes Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
- ^ "Busta Rhymes Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved June 30, 2023.