The Set Up (song)

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"The Set Up (You Don't Know)"
Single by Obie Trice featuring Nate Dogg
from the album Cheers
Released	January 13, 2004 (2004-01-13)
Recorded	2003: Record One 54 Sound
Genre	Hip hop
Length	3:13
Label	Shady Interscope
Songwriter(s)	Obie Trice Nathaniel Hale Andre Young Mike Elizondo
Producer(s)	Dr. Dre Mike Elizondo (co.)
Obie Trice singles chronology
"Shit Hits the Fan" (2003) "The Set Up (You Don't Know)" (2004) "Snitch" (2005)
Nate Dogg singles chronology
"Thugs Get Lonely Too" (2004) "The Set Up" (2004) "Hush is Coming" (2005)

"The Set Up (You Don't Know)" is a song performed by American rapper Obie Trice, featuring vocals from singer Nate Dogg, released as the third and final single from Trice's debut studio album, Cheers. The track was produced by Dr. Dre.

Background

An official remix of "The Set Up (You Don't Know)" was released as a B-side to the official CD single. The track features, as well as Nate Dogg, appearances from Lloyd Banks, Jadakiss and Redman. The remix was labeled the "Dr. Dre Remix" and was entirely produced by Dre. Jadakiss would later feud with Banks and his group G-Unit after 50 Cent released the song "Piggy Bank", which attacked Jadakiss and Fat Joe for collaborating with 50's rival Ja Rule.

Music video

The video for "The Set Up (You Don't Know)" features Trice being put 'under the spell' of a lady, who encourages him to steal a lot of money. Little does he realize, it's a setup, and he gets shot in order for her to get away the money. But as Karma would have it, she gets shot and the money gets stolen from her. The video ends with Obie getting up, being thankful for wearing a bulletproof vest. Other than Obie Trice and Nate Dogg, the video features Mýa acting as the charming lady, as well as brief cameo appearances by D12 and Warren G at the very beginning.

Track listing

CD single[1]

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"The Set Up (You Don't Know)" (feat. Nathaniel Hale)	Obie Trice Nathaniel Hale Andre Young Mike Elizondo	Dr. Dre Mike Elizondo^[a]	3:13
2.	"The Set Up (You Don't Know)" (Dr. Dre remix) (feat. Lloyd Banks, Jadakiss and Redman)			5:40
3.	"Rap Name" (DJ Twins remix) (feat. Eminem and Keith Murray)			4:08
4.	"The Set Up (You Don't Know)" (music video)

Notes

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Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2004) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[2] 52 Ireland (IRMA)[3] 43 Scotland (OCC)[4] 46 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[5] 53 UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[6] 4 UK Singles (OCC)[7] 32 US Billboard Hot 100[8] 73 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] 39 US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[10] 12 US Rhythmic (Billboard)[11] 30

Year-end charts Chart (2004) Position UK Urban (Music Week)[12] "The Set Up" / "Rap Name" 32

References

1. "The Set Up: Amazon.co.uk: Music". Amazon.co.uk.
2. Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 199.
3. "Irish-charts.com – Discography Obie Trice feat. Nate Dogg". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
4. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
5. "Obie Trice feat. Nate Dogg – The Set Up (You Don't Know)". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
6. "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
7. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
8. "Obie Trice Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
9. "Obie Trice Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
10. "Obie Trice Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
11. "Obie Trice Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
12. "2004 Urban top 30" (PDF). Music Week. January 22, 2005. p. 24. Retrieved August 5, 2023.