N.O.R.E. (song)

For the 2002 song of the same name by N.O.R.E., see Swizz Beatz Presents G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories.

"N.O.R.E." is a song by American hip hop recording artist Noreaga, released on April 28, 1998, as the lead single from his solo debut studio album of the same name (1998). The song, which serves as Noreaga's solo commercial debut single, was produced by Poke & Tone of the Trackmasters.

"N.O.R.E."
Single by Noreaga
from the album N.O.R.E.
Released	April 28, 1998
Recorded	1997
Genre	East Coast hip-hop
Length	3:07
Label	Penalty Tommy Boy
Songwriter(s)	Victor Santiago, Jr. Jean-Claude Olivier Samuel Barnes
Producer(s)	Trackmasters
Noreaga singles chronology
"N.O.R.E." (1998) "Banned from T.V." (1998)

Music video

The music video, directed by Diane Martel, depicts Noreaga trying to escape from imprisonment. Fellow New York-based rappers Busta Rhymes, Spliff Star, Cormega, Fat Joe and Musaliny, all make cameo appearances in the music video.

In other media

In 2005, the song was featured in the soundtrack to the video game Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories.

Charts

Chart (1998)	Peak position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[1]	59
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[2]	32