Put On
"Put On" is a song by American recording artist Young Jeezy featuring Kanye West, from Jeezy's third studio album The Recession. The song was released as the album's lead single on June 3, 2008. The song received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group,[1] and was featured in the video games Midnight Club: Los Angeles and Skate 3.[2][3]
For the Indonesian comic series, see Put On (comics)."Put On"
Live performances[edit]
Jeezy and West performed "Put On" at both the 2008 BET Awards and 2008 BET Hip Hop Awards.[8] The two also performed the song during Jeezy's TM101: 10 Year anniversary Concert in 2015.[9]
Music video[edit]
The music video for "Put On", directed by Gil Green as featuring Amber Rose in one of her first high-profile appearances, premiered on BET's 106 & Park on July 21, 2008. The music video is aimed at the 2008 recession. In the video, silver and black U.S. flags are hung up around neighborhoods and businesses, representing change.
Remixes and freestyles[edit]
An official remix featuring rapper Jay-Z was released on July 29, 2008.[10] Jay-Z tried the auto-tune for the phrase, "I Put On" before his verse for a short time and didn't use the effect after that, saying "I don't need no T-Pain."
A freestyle over the production was recorded by Ludacris for his mixtape The Preview. Lil Wayne also recorded a freestyle for his mixtape Dedication 3, featuring Tyga and Gudda Gudda. Another remix was made by Trae tha Truth for one of his mixtapes. Other artists to freestyle over the beat include: Rick Ross, Ace Hood & Plies, Wale and The-Dream.