What It Is (Busta Rhymes song)

"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.

A-side"Grimey" by Noreaga

ReleasedMay 1, 2001

Recorded2000–2001

Genre

• Hip hop
• contemporary R&B

Quick facts from the album Violator: The Album, V2.0 and Genesis, A-side ...

"What It Is"
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
Genre	Hip hop contemporary R&B
Length	3:30
Label	Flipmode J
Songwriters	Trevor Smith Pharrell Williams Chad Hugo
Producer	The Neptunes
Busta Rhymes singles chronology
"Fire" (2000) "What It Is" (2001) "Break Ya Neck" (2001)
Kelis singles chronology
"Good Stuff" (2000) "What It Is" (2001) "Candy" (2001)

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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.

There's also a Part II by Flipmode Squad which appears on the Dr. Dolittle 2 Soundtrack.