Yah Yah

About this song

The track was produced by Denaun, who is also featured on it, over an upbeat boom-bap instrumental. Each of the featured rappers belongs to a different group: Royce da 5'9" is from Slaughterhouse, Q-Tip from A Tribe Called Quest, and Black Thought from The Roots. Denaun is from D12, where he was also known as Mr Porter and Kon Artis.

What it's about

The song is a posse cut in which the rappers pay tribute to inspirational hip-hop veterans and show off their lyrical skills. It runs close to five minutes.

Fun facts

• Samples “Blind Man Can See It by James Brown (Ft. The J.B.'s (Band))”.
• Sampled in 2 other songs, like “Quietness of a God (System of a Down) [Bitch of a Tzen] {Forlorn is the Title} by Screaming Into The Ground (Ft. liy Tness)”.
• Written by Eminem, Royce Da 5'9", Black Thought, Denaun, Busta Rhymes and Rashad Smith.
• Produced by Denaun.
• Recorded at Effigy Studios in Detroit.