"Show & Prove" is a single[1] and
posse cut from the
Big Daddy Kane album Daddy's Home. The song was produced by
DJ Premier, and features guest verses from Scoob Lover,
Sauce Money,
Shyheim,
Ol' Dirty Bastard, and a then unknown
Jay-Z. Though the single did not top charts, it did receive moderate acclaim, most notably from
AllMusic's John Bush, who called the song "irresistible" and praised Jay-Z's fast-paced raps.[2]
Samples
"Show & Prove" features vocal samples of
Slick Rick from the song "The Show" by
Doug E. Fresh featuring Slick Rick. In one verse Slick Rick says "Bust a move we 'Show & Prove'". That line was used in the intro to this song. It also contains a sample of the
Grover Washington Jr. song "Black Frost".
Music video
The music video (directed by
Lionel C. Martin) contains all seven rappers, as well as Slick Rick (in the beginning) and the
Killa Beez (including Busta Rhymes), and
Junior M.A.F.I.A. at an unknown location in what seems to be a
New York City park.