On to the Next One

"On to the Next One"
Single by Jay-Z featuring Swizz Beatz
from the album The Blueprint 3
Released	December 15, 2009(US - Mainstream radio) January 12, 2010 (US - Urban + Rhythmic radio) April 12, 2010(UK)
Format	Airplay, Digital download
Recorded	2009; Roc The Mic Studios, Oven Studios (New York City, New York)
Genre	Alternative hip hop, Hip hop
Length	4:16
Label	Roc Nation, Atlantic
Writer(s)	S. Carter, K. Dean, G. Auge, X. De Rosnay, J. Chaton
Producer(s)	Swizz Beatz
Jay-Z singles chronology
"Empire State Of Mind" (2009) "On to the Next One" (2009) "Young Forever" (2010)
Swizz Beatz singles chronology "I Can Transform Ya" (2009) "On to the Next One" (2009) "Fancy" (2010)

"On to the Next One" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Jay-Z, released as the fourth single from his twelfth studio album The Blueprint 3 on his Roc Nation label, also released as the fourth single in the United Kingdom after "Young Forever". The song features additional rap vocals and music production from producer and rapper Swizz Beatz. The song has been frequently used for freestyles, notably by Ab-Soul, Bun B, Crooked I and Red Cafe. The song contains a vocal sample of the words "under the spotlight" as well as a background synthesizer sound from the live version of Justice's song "D.A.N.C.E.". The song won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 53rd Grammy Awards, making this, in total Jay-Z's 13th Grammy Award overall, and Swizz Beatz's first Grammy Award win. In addition, Jay-Z is the first artist to have all four singles from one album win six Grammy Awards in their respective category. This song was also part of the soundtrack of NBA 2K13, which was selected by Jay-Z.

The song was first performed at Jay-Z's "Answer the Call" benefit concert in Madison Square Garden on September 11, 2009. It was also performed in the UK on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross on February 19, 2010.

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