'Ten Commandments' by featuring from the album Released October 25, 2002 (radio airplay) March 4, 2003 (12' vinyl) Format, Recorded 2002 Quad Recording , Length 5: 03, singles chronology ' (2003) ' Ten Commandments' (2002) ' (2003) singles chronology ' (2003) ' Ten Commandments' (2003) ' (2003) ' Ten Commandments' is a song by featuring –winning rapper from the former's sophomore effort, (2003). Although had announced in December 2002 that the song would be released as Meet the Girl Next Door's second single, plans for the release never followed resulting in a promotional 'street' release a month prior to the release of Meet the Girl Next Door. Contents. Background The song features a distinctive sample of 's '10 Crack Commandments,' featuring production.
The Ten Commandments are a vital part of the gospel. Obedience to these commandments paves the way for obedience to other gospel principles. This commandment.
The Biggie sample was also used in reference for 's feature, much similar to another single (') which would follow the same concept four years later. When asked on the meaning of the song, Lil' Mo told: '.It was to let ladies know how to keep your man. Stop telling all your homegirls all your business and problems.
The ones that be like, 'Girl, he ain't no good' are the main ones trying to holla at your man, 'So, you gonna call me?' Sometimes you have to think for yourself.'
In addition, Lil' Mo told Honey magazine that Lil' Kim's feature was the 'perfect match' for the song. Critical reception The song received generally mixed reviews.
While critics praised the song for its 'set of rules' and dubbed it as an anthem in its own right, others like Donnie Kwak of were divided over the song's theme and sample. Kwak criticized the song's composition as a 'dull relationship advice column,' and its use of sampling Biggie's '10 Crack Commandments,' as 'breaking an essential Hip-Hop Commandment: Thou shall not tarnish a classic.' However, Kwak praised Lil' Kim's feature by remarking, 'Kim's verse saves the day,' while criticizing Lil' Mo's vocals by stating, 'Mo should stick to hooks.' By contrast, another Vibe editor, Akiba J. Solomon, called in Hilda Hutcherson, M.D. To list advice in examination of the song's synopsis and lyrical structure.
Throughout the examination, Hutcherson opposed more than half of the song's 'Ten Commandments,' and listed full explanatorily advice for each of the song's 'commandments.' Track listing 12' vinyl. 'Ten Commandments' (Amended Version). 'Ten Commandments' (Album Version).
'Ten Commandments' (Instrumental). 'Ten Commandments' (Amended Acappella) Chart performance Chart (2003) Peak position US 1 References. October 27, 2002.
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