"The Set Up (You Don't Know)" is a song performed by American rapper Obie Trice, featuring vocals from singer Nate Dogg, released as the third and final single from Trice's debut studio album, Cheers. The track was produced by Dr. Dre.
Background An official remix of "The Set Up (You Don't Know)" was released as a B-side to the official CD single. The track features, as well as Nate Dogg, appearances from Lloyd Banks, Jadakiss and Redman. The remix was labeled the "Dr. Dre Remix" and was entirely produced by Dre.
Reception Steve Juon of RapReviews described "The Set Up (You Don't Know)" as "expertly put together by Dr. Dre", whilst Cynthia Fuchs of PopMatters praised it as "a vivid tale of vengeance and bling-lust" that "work[s] on multiple levels".
Music video The video for "The Set Up (You Don't Know)" features Trice being put 'under the spell' of a lady, who encourages him to steal a lot of money. Little does he realize, it's a setup, and he gets shot in order for her to get away the money. But as Karma would have it, she gets shot and the money gets stolen from her. The video ends with Obie getting up, being thankful for wearing a bulletproof vest. Other than Obie Trice and Nate Dogg, the video features Mýa acting as the charming lady, as well as brief cameo appearances by D12 and Warren G at the very beginning.
Track listing CD single
Notes signifies a co-producer.
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2004)Peakposition Australia (ARIA) 52
Year-end charts Chart (2004)PositionUK Urban (Music Week)32
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