Summary
"Banned from T.V." is a song by American rapper Noreaga, released as the third single from his debut studio album N.O.R.E. (1998). The song, produced by then up-and-coming record producer Swizz Beatz, is a posse cut featuring guest appearances from fellow New York–based rappers Nature, Big Pun, Cam'ron, Jadakiss and Styles P. The song contains a sample of "Also sprach Zarathustra", as performed by Richard Strauss.[1]
| "Banned from T.V." | ||||
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| Single by Noreaga featuring Big Pun, Nature, Cam'ron, Jadakiss, Styles P | ||||
| from the album N.O.R.E. | ||||
| Released | July 28, 1998 | |||
| Recorded | 1998 | |||
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| Length | 5:12 | |||
| Label | Tommy Boy Records | |||
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| Producer(s) | Swizz Beatz | |||
| N.O.R.E. singles chronology | ||||
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| Big Pun singles chronology | ||||
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| Nature singles chronology | ||||
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| Cam'ron singles chronology | ||||
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| Jadakiss singles chronology | ||||
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| Styles P singles chronology | ||||
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Background edit
In a 2014 interview, N.O.R.E. revealed Big Pun's appearance on the song was not originally intended: "Actually, Pun bullied his way on there. I had Nature on there, and Pun was in the studio. I went to take a shit, and Pun snuck himself on there. I wanted to erase [Pun's verse] 'cause he violated. But I never did erase it. That was always my brother."[2]
Music video edit
The music video for the song was directed by Director X.[3] In 2013, nearly fifteen years later, in promotion for his sixth studio album Student of the Game, N.O.R.E. liberated behind-the-scenes footage of the music video for "Banned from T.V.".[4]
Charts edit
| Chart (1998) | Peak position |
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| UK Singles Chart[5] | 103 |
References edit
- ^ "Noreaga, Big Pun and Cam'ron feat. Nature, Jadakiss and Styles P's 'Banned from TV' - Discover the Sample Source".
- ^ "N.O.R.E. Says "Big Pun Bullied His Way" Onto "Banned from TV"". 17 February 2014.
- ^ "Noreaga - Banned from T.V. (1998)".
- ^ "Vintage: "Banned From TV" Video Shoot w/ N.O.R.E., Big Pun, Cam'ron, Jadakiss, Styles P & Nature (Video)". 2DopeBoyz.com. June 17, 2013. Retrieved June 18, 2013.
- ^ Zywietz, Tobias (February 6, 1997). "Chart Log UK: Nadanuf – Michael Nyman". Zobbel.de. Tobias Zywietz. Retrieved May 5, 2012.