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"Brooklyn Go Hard"
Santi White
Producer(s)Kanye West

"Brooklyn Go Hard" is a song by American

biopic, Notorious, serving as the film's theme song.[2] Its release was initially a download made available exclusively through a subscription to (RED)Wire, with a portion of the profits going towards Bono's Product Red organization; upon Jay-Z's acquisition of TIDAL, the song was released through the service. As of 2024, it remains unavailable on any other streaming platform.[3]

Santigold first hinted at a collaboration in an interview with

M.I.A.'s "Paper Planes
"; however, Santigold contributed a separate performance to "Brooklyn Go Hard".

In 2013, the song was used in television advertising for the

42: The True Story of an American Legend.[6]

Remixes

The official remix to the song features alternate performances from Santigold, as well as rapper

Mos Def and Sauce Money have all released freestyles to the song, while Raekwon
has released a loose remake, "Staten Go Hard".

Charts

"Brooklyn Go Hard" initially peaked at number two on

Hot Rap Tracks chart at number 18.[10]

Chart (2008) Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs 61
U.S. Billboard
Hot Rap Tracks
 18

References

  1. ^ "Jay-Z feat. Santigold's 'Brooklyn Go Hard' sample of Santigold feat. Spank Rock's 'Shove It' / WhoSampled".
  2. ^ Shaheem Reid (2008-12-03). "'Notorious' soundtrack details revealed: features Jay-Z, Jadakiss, Faith Evans, Biggie's Son". MTV News. MTV. Archived from the original on December 5, 2008. Retrieved 2008-12-11.
  3. IPC Media
    . 2008-12-02. Retrieved 2008-12-11.
  4. IPC Media. 2008-07-22. Archived from the original
    on 2008-12-07. Retrieved 2008-10-04.
  5. ^ "Jay-Z samples Santigold for B.I.G. biopic". In the Mix. 2008-12-02. Archived from the original on 2008-12-04. Retrieved 2008-12-11.
  6. ^ "[Movie News] Jay-Z Song Featured in "42″ Jackie Robinson Biopic Trailer « the Angie Martinez Show". Archived from the original on 2013-01-13. Retrieved 2013-03-26.
  7. Nielsen Company. Archived from the original
    on 2013-02-21. Retrieved 2008-12-11.
  8. Nielsen Company
    . Retrieved 2008-12-11.
  9. Nielsen Company. Archived from the original
    on 2014-06-09. Retrieved 2008-12-18.
  10. Nielsen Company. Archived from the original
    on 2013-02-21. Retrieved 2008-12-11.
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