The Set Up (song)

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"The Set Up (You Don't Know)"
Single by Obie Trice featuring Nate Dogg
from the album Cheers
ReleasedJanuary 13, 2004 (2004-01-13)
Recorded
  • 2003: Record One
  • 54 Sound
GenreHip hop
Length3:13
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Obie Trice singles chronology
"
Shit Hits the Fan
"
(2003)
"The Set Up (You Don't Know)"
(2004)
"Snitch"
(2005)
Nate Dogg singles chronology
"Thugs Get Lonely Too"
(2004)
"The Set Up"
(2004)
"Hush is Coming"
(2005)

"The Set Up (You Don't Know)" is a song performed by American rapper Obie Trice, featuring vocals from singer Nate Dogg, released as the third and final single from Trice's debut studio album, Cheers. The track was produced by Dr. Dre.

Background

An official remix of "The Set Up (You Don't Know)" was released as a B-side to the official CD single. The track features, as well as Nate Dogg, appearances from Lloyd Banks, Jadakiss and Redman. The remix was labeled the "Dr. Dre Remix" and was entirely produced by Dre. Jadakiss would later feud with Banks and his group G-Unit after 50 Cent released the song "Piggy Bank", which attacked Jadakiss and Fat Joe for collaborating with 50's rival Ja Rule.

Music video

The video for "The Set Up (You Don't Know)" features Trice being put 'under the spell' of a lady, who encourages him to steal a lot of money. Little does he realize, it's a

Mýa acting as the charming lady, as well as brief cameo appearances by D12 and Warren G
at the very beginning.

Track listing

CD single[1]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."The Set Up (You Don't Know)" (feat.
Keith Murray
)
  4:08
4."The Set Up (You Don't Know)" (music video)   
Notes
  • ^[a] signifies a co-producer.

Charts

References

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  7. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
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  9. ^ "Obie Trice Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  10. ^ "Obie Trice Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  11. ^ "Obie Trice Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  12. ^ "2004 Urban top 30" (PDF). Music Week. January 22, 2005. p. 24. Retrieved August 5, 2023.