The song explores Jadakiss's journey through the music industry and his arrival as a powerhouse MC. One specific bar on the track gained legendary status:
Recorded and mixed by Dragan "Chach" Cacinovic at Powerhouse Studios in Yonkers. Lyrical Content & Critical Reception
Jason Phillips (Jadakiss), Nathaniel Hale (Nate Dogg), and Scott Storch. Jadakiss - Times Up ft. Nate Dogg
Critics lauded the song as a "perfect example" of Jadakiss's ability to balance high-caliber lyricism with commercial appeal. Fans often cite the seamless blend of Jadakiss's gritty bars with Nate Dogg's smooth, effortless vocals as a highlight of the era. Chart Performance & Legacy
"Time's Up" by Jadakiss, featuring Nate Dogg, stands as one of the most defining tracks of the mid-2000s East Coast hip-hop era. Released on , it served as the lead single for Jadakiss's second studio album, Kiss of Death . Production & Composition The song explores Jadakiss's journey through the music
"Time's Up" achieved significant success on the Billboard charts and helped propel its parent album, Kiss of Death , to a #1 debut on the Billboard 200. Peaked at #70 . Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Peaked at #26 . Certification: The single was later certified Gold .
Watch the official music video for this 2004 classic to see Jadakiss and Nate Dogg in action: Critics lauded the song as a "perfect example"
"Fuck riding the beat, nigga, I parallel park on the track."