This is based on Curtis Mayfield's 1970 funk classic "Move On Up." Lyrically, it's a similar message of trying to be the best, with West rapping about how he overcame his struggles and doubts. West also retained the distinctive horn lines from Mayfield's song.
Lupe Fiasco raps a verse on this track.
West produces much of his own material, but he brought in Roc-A-Fella Records' in-house producer, Just Blaze (Justin Smith) to work on this track.
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