"Time's Up" (also titled "Time's Up!") is a song by American rapper Jadakiss, released on April 20, 2004, as the lead single from his second studio album Kiss of Death (2004).[1] The song features American singer Nate Dogg and was produced by Scott Storch. Lyrically, the song sees Jadakiss rapping about his journey to becoming a rapper in the industry.[2]

"Time's Up"
Single by Jadakiss featuring Nate Dogg
from the album Kiss of Death
Released	April 20, 2004
Studio	Powerhouse Studios (Yonkers, New York)
Genre	Hip hop
Length	3:36
Label	Ruff Ryders Interscope
Songwriter(s)	Jason Phillips Nathaniel Hale Scott Storch
Producer(s)	Storch
Jadakiss singles chronology
"Run" (2003) "Time's Up" (2004) "Why" (2004)
Nate Dogg singles chronology
"Ooh Wee" (2003) "Time's Up" (2004) "I Like That" (2004)
Music video
"Time’s Up" on YouTube

Critical reception

The song received positive reviews from critics. Mitch Findlay of HotNewHipHop praised Jadakiss's lyricism on the track, adding, "It's about as cold a banger as they come, a perfect example of Jadakiss' ability to retain crossover appeal while spitting bars at a high caliber."[2]

In an interview with XXL, Jadakiss revealed that Eminem had called him about the lyrics "Fuck riding the beat, nigga / I parallel park on the track", which the latter praised.[3]

Music video

The official music video of the song was directed by Chris Robinson. It finds Jadakiss looking visibly unhappy while rapping, and attending a funeral.[1]

Charts

Release history

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