"One-Nine-Nine-Nine"/"Like They Used to Say" is a

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single by

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. "One-Nine-Nine-Nine" is featured on '' Soundbombing II'', a compilation album by

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released in

1999 1999 was designated as the International Year of Older Persons. Events January * January 1 – The euro currency is established and the European Central Bank assumes its full powers. * January 3 – The Mars Polar Lander is launc ...

. The song features an introduction by

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, guest rapping by

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and production by

Hi-Tek Tony Louis Cottrell (born May 5, 1976), better known as Hi-Tek, is an American rapper and music producer from Cincinnati, Ohio. He is best known for his work with Talib Kweli. His father is singer Willie Cottrell of the Willie Cottrell Band, ...

. A music video was released for it, which also featured briefs cameos from

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and

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. Additionally, Rawkus Records featured it in their '' Best of Decade I: 1995-2005'' compilation. Common's vocals on the song were sampled in " Mic Like a Memory" by

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. "Like They Used to Say" was produced by Dug Infinite, who also worked on Common's first three albums. In the song, Common talks about the days of old and comments where he sees

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heading in the future.

Track listing

A-side

# "One-Nine-Nine-Nine (Radio Version)" (4:16) # "One-Nine-Nine-Nine (Street Version)" (4:16) # "One-Nine-Nine-Nine (Instrumental Version)" (4:16) # "One-Nine-Nine-Nine (A Capella)" (3:40)

AA-side

# "Like They Used to Say (Radio Version)" (4:32) # "Like They Used to Say (Street Version)" (4:31) # "Like They Used to Say (Instrumental Version)" (4:19) # "Like They Used to Say (A Capella)" (3:23)

References

* {{Talib Kweli 1999 singles Common (rapper) songs Talib Kweli songs 1998 songs Songs written by Common (rapper) Songs written by Hi-Tek

Track listing

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AA-side

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