Awnaw

For the Chris Young song, see Aw Naw.
"Awnaw"
Single by Nappy Roots
from the album Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz
Released December 4, 2001 (2001-12-04)
Format CD single
Recorded 2001
Genre Alternative hip hop
Length 3:59
Label Atlantic
Writer(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/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 rock remix featuring Jazze Pha and Marcos Curiel from P.O.D. who performs a guitar solo.

Track listing

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

Chart positions

Chart [1] Peak
Position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 51
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs 18

References

  1. Billboard.com - Artist Chart History - Nappy Roots. Billboard. Accessed June 11, 2008.
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