Jason Phillips (Jadakiss), Nathaniel Hale (Nate Dogg), and Scott Storch.
The song explores Jadakiss's journey through the music industry and his arrival as a powerhouse MC. One specific bar on the track gained legendary status:
"Time's Up" by Jadakiss, featuring Nate Dogg, stands as one of the most defining tracks of the mid-2000s East Coast hip-hop era. Released on , it served as the lead single for Jadakiss's second studio album, Kiss of Death . Production & Composition Jadakiss - Times Up ft. Nate Dogg
Recorded and mixed by Dragan "Chach" Cacinovic at Powerhouse Studios in Yonkers. Lyrical Content & Critical Reception
Critics lauded the song as a "perfect example" of Jadakiss's ability to balance high-caliber lyricism with commercial appeal. Fans often cite the seamless blend of Jadakiss's gritty bars with Nate Dogg's smooth, effortless vocals as a highlight of the era. Chart Performance & Legacy Jason Phillips (Jadakiss), Nathaniel Hale (Nate Dogg), and
"Fuck riding the beat, nigga, I parallel park on the track."