I'm a Hustla (song)

"I'm a Hustla"
Single by Cassidy
from the album I'm a Hustla
ReleasedFebruary 28, 2005 (2005-02-28)[1]
GenreEast Coast hip hop
Length4:19
LabelFull Surface, Ruff Ryders, J
Songwriter(s)Barry A. Reese, Shawn C. Carter
Producer(s)Swizz Beatz

"I'm a Hustla" is a song by American rapper Cassidy released in the United States on February 28, 2005, as the lead single from his second studio album I'm a Hustla (2005). The song, which was produced by American musician Swizz Beatz, contains a sample from "Dirt off Your Shoulder" as performed by American rapper Jay-Z. The song reached number 34 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Several remixes have been produced, featuring various alternate guests including Joe Budden and Jay-Z, however the official remix features Mary J. Blige. Rapper Missy Elliott also made a freestyle version with DJ Khaled. In 2018, Beyoncé sampled "I'm a Hustla" for her Beychella performance.

  1. ^ "Going for Adds". Radio & Records. No. 1595. February 25, 2005. p. 23.