Oochie Wally
2001 single by Nas and Bravehearts
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Oochie Wally is a collaborative single by American rapper Nas and East Coast hip hop group Bravehearts. It was released on January 6, 2001, by Ill Will Records and Columbia Records as the second single for the compilation album Nas & Ill Will Records Presents QB's Finest (2000). The song is referenced in Jay-Z's diss song "Takeover". The female vocalist on the hook was later revealed to be Shelene Thomas.
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| Single by Nas and Bravehearts | ||||
| from the album Nas & Ill Will Records Presents QB's Finest | ||||
| Released | January 6, 2001 | |||
| Recorded | 2000 | |||
| Genre | Dirty rap | |||
| Length | 3:57[1] | |||
| Label | Ill Will Records, Columbia Records | |||
| Producer | Ez Elpee | |||
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The song features a sample of 'Bambooji' by Gong which originally featured on their 1976 album Shamal.
Chart performance
"Oochie Wally" was a crossover hit in the U.S., peaking at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Remixes
In August 2018, the song's instrumental was used by American rapper J. Cole in "Album of the Year (Freestyle)".[2] Following this, a freestyle was also released by British rapper SL and another one by British singer Stefflon Don.[3]
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2001) | Peak position |
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| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[4] | 11 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[5] | 30 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 26 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 11 |
| US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[8] | 2 |