We Right Here
2001 single by DMX
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"We Right Here" is a song by American hip hop recording artist DMX, released as the first single from his fourth album The Great Depression (2001).
| "We Right Here" | ||||
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| Single by DMX | ||||
| from the album The Great Depression | ||||
| Released | August 14, 2001 | |||
| Recorded | 2000 | |||
| Genre | East Coast hip-hop | |||
| Length | 4:29 | |||
| Label | ||||
| Songwriter | Earl Simmons | |||
| Producer | Black Key | |||
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History
Production
The song shows the use of Pro Tools' ability to create voice masking and voice doubling. DMX does his vocals on the microphone, and then layers them over the top of his previously recorded audio track; this creates a hazed, mellow sound, much like that of someone rapping with a 40 a Day voice.
Music video
The music video was shot in Baltimore (unlike previous videos shot in New York City), and contains cameo appearances from The Lox.
In popular culture
- The song is featured in the 2002 video game Test Drive: Overdrive.
- The song is featured in the beginning of Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat.
- The song is featured in 2002 movie Ali G Indahouse.
Chart performance
| Chart (2001) | Peak position |
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| Germany (GfK)[1] | 62 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[2] | 17 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[3] | 43 |
| US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[4] | 8 |
