Gold Digger

A defining moment in hip-hop history, "Gold Digger" pairs Kanye West and Jamie Foxx over a soulful sample of Ray Charles' "I Got a Woman." The track captures infectious energy and sharp wit—a mid-2000s party anthem built on decades of soul legacy.

The b-side, "Diamonds From Sierra Leone," showcases Kanye's more introspective side, sampling Shirley Bassey's iconic Bond theme while exploring the contradiction between luxury and its human cost. The remix features a legendary Jay-Z verse, revealing an artist pushing toward something more ambitious and heartfelt than the commercial success of the A-side alone.

Tracklist

Side A

• A1 - Gold Digger (Album Version) (Explicit)
• A2 - Gold Digger (Radio Version)

Side B

• B1 - Diamonds From Sierra Leone (Remix)
• B2 - We Can Make It Better