I Gave You Power
| "I Gave You Power" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Nas | |
| from the album It Was Written | |
| Released | July 2, 1996 |
| Recorded | 1995 |
| Genre | East Coast hip hop, jazz rap |
| Length | 3:52 |
| Label | Columbia |
| Songwriter(s) | Nasir Jones Chris E. Martin |
| Producer(s) | DJ Premier |
"I Gave You Power" is a 1996 jazz fusion-styled song on Nas' second album It Was Written. It is considered a standout song, one of Nas' greatest hits, and a hip hop "classic". It follows "Street Dreams" gaplessly on It Was Written.