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Wikipedia article{{Infobox song | name = Black Suits Comin' (Nod Ya Head) | cover = Will-Smith-Black-Suits-Comin-220255.jpg | alt = | type = single | artist = Will Smith introducing Tr-Knox | album = Born to Reign Men in Black II: Music from the Motion Picture | released = | recorded = | studio = | venue = | genre = | length = | label = Columbia | writer = Will Smith, Mark Sparks, Ron Feemster, Lennie Bennett, Lance Bennett, Lemar Bennett | producer = Mark Sparks, Rob Chiarelli, Will Smith, Ron Feemster | chronology = Will Smith | prev_title = Freakin' It | prev_year = 2000 | next_title = 1,000 Kisses | next_year = 2002 | misc = }} "'Black Suits Comin' (Nod Ya Head)'" is a song by American actor and hip hop musician Will Smith. The song was a part of the film 'Men in Black II' BackgroundThe song was written for the 2002 Columbia Pictures action-comedy film 'Men in Black II', in which Smith portrays Agent J. The song was released as a single from the 'Men in Black II' soundtrack on May 13, 2002. The single reached number 77 on the US 'Billboard' Hot 100, but was more successful in the UK, peaking at number three on the UK Singles Chart. The song features vocals from Tr-Knox, who performs part of the hook in the chorus. In 2017, Limp Bizkit guitarist Wes Borland revealed that he had been approached by Smith to help compose the theme for 'Men In Black II', but he turned down the offer. Music videoThe music video for "Black Suits Comin' (Nod Ya Head)" features footage of Smith performing onstage in a 'Men in Black II' environment, featuring characters and footage from the movie. It is notable that a scene that was deleted from the final cut of the film appears in a montage sequence in the video. Smith's oldest son, Trey, and actress Meagan Good make cameos. The video was directed by Francis Lawrence, produced by Joseph Sassone and first aired on the June 3, 2002, episode of MTV show 'Making the Video'. Track listings* 'US 12-inch single' :A1. "Black Suits Comin' (Nod Ya Head)" (radio edit) 3:50 :A2. "Black Suits Comin' (Nod Ya Head)" (album version) 4:20 :A3. "Black Suits Comin' (Nod Ya Head)" (instrumental) 4:21 :B1. "Nod Ya Head" 3:45 :B2. "MIB2 Remix" 3:45 :B3. "Black Suits Comin' (Nod Ya Head)" (a cappella) 4:06 * 'UK CD1' # "Black Suits Comin' (Nod Ya Head)" (radio edit) 3:50 # "Nod Ya Head" 3:45 # "MIB2 Remix" (album version) 3:45 * 'UK CD2' # "Black Suits Comin' (Nod Ya Head)" (album version) 4:20 # "Men in Black" (album version) 3:47 # "Miami" (album version) 3:18 * 'UK cassette single' # "Black Suits Comin' (Nod Ya Head)" (radio edit) 3:50 # "Men in Black" (album version) 3:47 * 'European CD1' # "Black Suits Comin' (Nod Ya Head)" (album version) 4:20 # "MIB2 Remix" (album version) 3:45 * 'European CD2' # "Black Suits Comin' (Nod Ya Head)" (album version) 4:20 # "MIB2 Remix" (album version) 3:45 # "Nod Ya Head" 3:45 # "Black Suits Comin' (Nod Ya Head)" (instrumental) 4:21 * 'European 12-inch single' :A1. "MIB2 Remix" (album version) 3:45 :A2. "Black Suits Comin' (Nod Ya Head)" (album version) 4:20 :B1. "Nod Ya Head" 3:45 :B2. "Black Suits Comin' (Nod Ya Head)" (instrumental) 4:21 * 'Australian CD single' # "Black Suits Comin' (Nod Ya Head)" (radio edit) 3:50 # "Nod Ya Head" 3:45 # "Black Suits Comin' (Nod Ya Head)" (album version) 4:20 # "Black Suits Comin' (Nod Ya Head)" (instrumental) 4:21 Personnel* Will Smith – vocals, production, mixing * Mark Sparks – production * Rob Chiarelli – production, mixing, engineering * Neff-U – additional production * Lance Bennett - Writing ChartsWeekly chartsYear-end chartsRelease historyReferencesCategory:2001 songs Category:2002 singles Category:Columbia Records singles Category:Music videos directed by Francis Lawrence Category:Songs from Men in Black (franchise) Category:Songs written by Theron Feemster Category:Songs written by Will Smith Category:Songs written for films Category:Will Smith songs | |
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