“Look Over Your Shoulder” by Busta Rhymes (ft. Kendrick Lamar)

The track samples the 1970 hit song, I’ll Be There by The Jackson 5, stressing the importance of friendship and the need for another person’s comfort in times of trouble. Here, the rapper assures their listener to simply look over their shoulder if they need him, signifying his availability and willingness to offer comfort.

In the verses, both rappers take turns to talk about their rap careers and how essential they have been to the industry. Busta Rhymes, for instance, likens himself to Buddha and Ali Baba, while claiming to be a king in the rap game whose work serves to wake people up. Throughout the track, the rappers allude to the importance of their work and words in the lives of others.

This song, which features Kendrick Lamar, was produced by Nottz, and released on October 29,2020. It is the nineteenth track on the album Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God.

It was co-written by Busta and Kendrick. And due to the fact that it samples the aforementioned Jackson 5 song, the following also receive songwriting credits:

• Berry Gordy
• Willie Hutch
• Bob West
• Michael Jackson