Why (Jadakiss song)

"Why"
Single by Jadakiss
from the album Kiss of Death
ReleasedJuly 13, 2004
Recorded2004
GenrePolitical hip hop
Label
Songwriter(s)J. Phillips, A. Hamilton, K. Muchita, P. Moerlen
Producer(s)Havoc
Jadakiss singles chronology
"Time's Up"
(2004)
"Why"
(2004)
"U Make Me Wanna"
(2004)
Music video
"Why?" on YouTube

"Why" is a protest song by American rapper Jadakiss, and the second single released from his second solo album Kiss of Death. It was produced by Havoc. It was a crossover hit in several countries. The song ranked #64 in About.com's Top 100 Rap Songs.[1] The remix produced by Elite with a new chorus was later released featuring Anthony Hamilton, Styles P, Common and Nas.

Although not a remix nor a sequel, Jadakiss released the song "What If" that almost follows the same concept as "Why". All of the verses start with the latter title. It included Nas (who - as mentioned above - was featured in the remix of "Why").