I'm a Hustla (song)

"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 of the same name (2005). The song, which was produced by American musician Swizz Beatz, contains a vocal 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.

ReleasedFebruary 28, 2005 (2005-02-28)^[1]

GenreEast Coast hip-hop

Length4:19

LabelFull Surface, J

Quick facts Single by Cassidy, from the album ...

"I'm a Hustla"
Single by Cassidy
from the album I'm a Hustla
Released	February 28, 2005 (2005-02-28)[1]
Genre	East Coast hip-hop
Length	4:19
Label	Full Surface, J
Songwriters	Barry A. Reese, Shawn C. Carter, Timothy Mosley
Producer	Swizz Beatz
Cassidy singles chronology
"Get No Better" (2004) "I'm a Hustla" (2005) "B-Boy Stance" (2005)

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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.