Awnaw

For the Chris Young song, see Aw Naw.
"Awnaw"
Single by Nappy Roots
from the album Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz
ReleasedDecember 4, 2001 (2001-12-04)
Recorded2001
GenreHip hop
Length3:59
LabelAtlantic
Songwriter(s)Nappy Roots
James "Groove" Chambers
Producer(s)James "Groove" Chambers
Nappy Roots singles chronology
"Awnaw"
(2001) 		"Po' Folks"
(2002)

"Awnaw" (featuring Jazze Pha) is the first single by the Kentucky rap group Nappy Roots, produced by James "Groove" Chambers. It was released in 2001, taken from Nappy Roots's first album Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz (2002). It peaked at number 51 in the U.S. and features vocals by Jazze Pha who sang the hook and chorus. The instrumental portions are often used on the public radio program This American Life.

Music video

The music video was released in 2002. The video for the rock remix was released later on that year.

Remixes

The main official remix features Jazze Pha, Cam'ron and Twista and the second official remix is a rap rock[1] remix featuring Jazze Pha and Marcos Curiel from P.O.D. who performs a guitar solo that was featured on the soundtrack of Madden 2003.

Track listing

  1. Radio Edit
  2. Album Version
  3. Instrumental
  4. Acappella
  5. Rock Remix

Charts

References

  1. ^ "The Best Rap-Rock Songs". Complex.
  2. ^ "Nappy Roots Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
  3. ^ "Nappy Roots Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
  4. ^ "Nappy Roots Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
  5. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2002". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2021.