Hold You Down

Fat Joe · 2005

21 min · 5 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop

A smooth blend of Latin rhythms and East Coast beats, showcasing a confident lyrical flow over lush production.

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Hold You Down is a single by Fat Joe, released in 2005. A smooth blend of Latin rhythms and East Coast beats, showcasing a confident lyrical flow over lush production. 'Hold You Down' features the hit single that gained significant airplay and charted within the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100. Its commercial success helped Fat Joe reach a broader audience and influenced the burgeoning Latin hip-hop scene during the mid-2000s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

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What does Hold You Down sound like?

A smooth blend of Latin rhythms and East Coast beats, showcasing a confident lyrical flow over lush production. Rooted in gangsta rap and hardcore hip-hop.

What makes Hold You Down by Fat Joe notable?

'Hold You Down' features the hit single that gained significant airplay and charted within the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100. Its commercial success helped Fat Joe reach a broader audience and influenced the burgeoning Latin hip-hop scene during the mid-2000s. Released in 2005, 'Hold You Down' marked Fat Joe's transition into mainstream success following his breakthrough album, 'Loyalty' (2002). This album continued to build on the momentum established by collaborations with high-profile artists, further solidifying his place in the hip-hop landscape.

How many songs are on Hold You Down?

Hold You Down has 5 tracks, running approximately 21 minutes.