"Get Up 10" is a song recorded by American rapper

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for her debut studio album ''

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'' (2018). The opening number on the album, it was written by Cardi B and

Pardison Fontaine Jorden Kyle Lanier Thorpe (born December 29, 1989), better known by his stage name Pardison Fontaine, is an American rapper and songwriter from Newburgh, New York. He is best known for his 2018 single "Backin' It Up" (featuring Cardi B), which ...

, and its producers The Beat Bully, DJ SwanQo and Sean Allen. The song contains interpretations from "Dreams and Nightmares", written by

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, Maurice Jordan and Jermaine Preyan, therefore they are credited among the composers. It debuted at number 38 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 the week following the album's release.

Composition and lyrics

In the lyrics, Cardi B chronicles her rise to prominence, from working at a strip club in New York to her breakthrough in the music industry. For a ''

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'' editor, it takes influence from

's "Dreams and Nightmares" in the "gradual lead in, slowly leading up to a sick bass drop and rapid fire flow about taking over the rap industry."

Critical reception

Jem Aswad of ''

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'' called the song an "empowering opening autobiographical testimonial," and noted it also made room for "clever, piercingly funny lyrics." Andreas Hale in ''

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'' said, "from the haunting piano opening to the aggressive manner that the song builds momentum, this is the way you welcome listeners to your world and show them that you mean business." Eleanor Halls of '' GQ'' considered it the best song on the album. For Kathy Iandoli of '' XXL'', in the "dynamic" intro "Cardi barks with ferocity ..she leaves the listener with only the ability to focus on her music—gossip blog clickbait to the side."

Live performances

Cardi B gave the first televised performance of the song at the

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in a medley that also included "

Backin' It Up "Backin' It Up" is a hip hop song by American rapper Pardison Fontaine, featuring vocals from fellow American rapper Cardi B. It was released along with its music video on September 20, 2018, by Atlantic Records. The song was written by the two art ...

", where she was joined by

Charts

Certifications

References

External links

* {{authority control 2018 songs Cardi B songs Songs written by Cardi B Songs written by Pardison Fontaine Songs written by Meek Mill