Jay Z's Vol. 3…The Life and Times of S. Carter (sampling sources)

By Kenton Rambsy

This post is part of our "Sampling & Signifying: The Music of Jay Z" series.

Vol. 3 … The Life and Times of S. Carter
Release Date: December 28, 1999

1. "Hova Song (Intro)" (Runtime: 2:21)
Producer: K-Rob
Vocals/Lyrics:
• “ Burning of the Midnight Lamp” by Rotary Connection (1969)
Movie:
• “ I'm Reloaded” from Carlito's Way (1993)

2. "So Ghetto" (Runtime: 4:01)
Producer: DJ Premier
Hook/Riff:
• “ Sporco Ma Distinto” by Ennio Morricone (1983)
• “ Crop Dustin” by Steve Cropper (1971)
Vocals/Lyrics:
• “ Who You Wit II” by Jay Z (1997)
• “1, 2 Pass It” by D&D All-Stars (1995)
• “ Friend of Mine” by The Notorious B.I.G. (1994)
• “22 Two's” by Jay Z (1996)

3. "Do It Again (Put Ya Hands Up)" (featuring Beanie Sigel & Amil) (Runtime: 4:39)
Producer: Rockwilder
Vocals/Lyrics:
• “ Overnight Scenario” by Rare Essence (1998)
• “ Throw Your Hands in the Air ” by Cypress Hill feat. Erick Sermon, MC Eiht and Redman (1995)

4. "Dope Man" (featuring Serena Altschul) (Runtime: 4:03)
Producer: DJ Clue?, Darrell Branch, Ken Ifill, Lance Rivera*

5. "Things That U Do" (featuring Mariah Carey) (Runtime: 4:52)
Producer: Swizz Beatz

6. "It's Hot (Some Like It Hot)" (Runtime: 4:16)
Producer: Timbaland
Sound Effect/Other:
• “ Whole Lot of Lovin'” by Elsie Mae (1998)

7. "Snoopy Track" (featuring Juvenile) (Runtime: 4:01)
Producer: Timbaland

8. "S. Carter" (featuring Amil) (Runtime: 4:14)
Producer: Russell Howard, Sean Francis, Chauncey Mahan*
Vocals/Lyrics:
• “ No Competition” by Eric B. & Rakim (1988)

9. "Pop 4 Roc" (featuring Beanie Sigel, Memphis Bleek & Amil) (Runtime: 4:36)
Producer: DJ Clue?, Ken Ifill

10. "Watch Me" (featuring Dr. Dre) (Runtime: 4:34)
Producer: Irv Gotti & Lil Rob
Vocals/Lyrics:
• “ I Love the Dough” by The Notorious B.I.G. feat. Jay Z and Angela Winbush (1997)

11. "Big Pimpin'" (featuring UGK) (Runtime: 4:44)
Producer: Timbaland
Instrumentation and Composition:
• “ Khusara Khusara ” by Hossam Ramzy (1994)
Sound Effect/Other:
• “ Slow and Easy ” by Zapp and Roger (1993)

12. "There's Been a Murder" (Runtime: 3:40)
Producer: K-Rob
Vocal/Lyrics:
• “ Murder” by Alana Davis (1997)

13. "Come and Get Me" (Runtime: 6:09)
Producer: Timbaland
Sound Effect/Other:
• “H Contract Man ” by Bullet (1975)

14. "NYMP" (Runtime: 4:03)
Producer: Rockwilder
Instrumentation and Composition:
“Life Could Be So Grand” by Brian Russell and Brenda Russell (1977)

15. "Hova Song (Outro)" (Runtime: 1:26)
Producer: K-Rob

16. "Jigga My Nigga" (hidden track) (Runtime: 4:34)
Producer: Swizz Beatz
Vocals/Lyrics:
• “ Who Am I (What's My Name)?” by Snoop Dogg feat. Jewell and Dr. Dre (1993)

17. "Girl's Best Friend" (hidden track) (Runtime: 3:59)
Producer: Swizz Beatz
Instrumentation and Composition:
• “ Keep It Comin' Love” by KC & the Sunshine Band (1977)

Related:
• The African American Literary Studies Lab