Welcome to the World

Album: In the City (2008)
Charted: 58
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Songfacts®:

  • Rick Ross contributes a guest verse to this song. A revamped version was also recorded featuring Kid Cudi rather than Ross. This club anthem was one of three collaborations with hip hop artists on In the City. On Rudolf's first single "Let it Rock," he hooked up with Lil Wayne and "N.Y.C." features Nas.

Comments: 1

  • Shawn from Prescott, AzI hate the rap in the song it ruins the rock should have just left it rock.
    I know people who have seen the bright lights and cought the fever and need be welcomed back to the real world.
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