"Ain't I" | ||||
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Single by Yung L.A. featuring T.I. and Young Dro | ||||
from the album Futuristic Leland | ||||
Released | November 25, 2008 [1] | |||
Recorded | January 2008 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 4:12 | |||
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Producer(s) | B Franks | |||
Yung L.A. singles chronology | ||||
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"Ain't I" is a song by American rapper Yung L.A.,released as his debut single on November 25,2008 via Grand Hustle and Interscope Records. The song was intended to be the lead single from his then-debut album Futuristic Leland,which was later shelved. The song,produced by B Franks,features guest appearances from his then-mentor Young Dro and Grand Hustle label-boss T.I.,after the two remixed the song to release it commercially. Upon its release,the song reached number 47 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart,on March 28,2009. [2] The single is a remix of the original version,which features Grand Hustle label-mate Big Kuntry King. [3] "Ain't I" was nominated for "Best Collaboration" at the BET Awards.
The Kai Crawford-directed music video was released on BET's 106 &Park on December 9,2008. The video features cameo appearances from DJ Drama and Lil Duval. It managed to peak at number 2 on 106 &Park and ranked at number 87 on BET's Notarized:Top 100 Videos of 2009 countdown. [4]
Chart (2008–2009) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot 100 [5] | 47 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [6] | 7 |
US Hot Rap Songs ( Billboard ) [7] | 4 |
US Rhythmic ( Billboard ) [8] | 17 |
Chart (2009) | Position |
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US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) [9] | 24 |
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