Amen (Meek Mill song)

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"Amen"
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Single by Meek Mill featuring Drake
from the album Dreams and Nightmares and Dreamchasers 2
ReleasedJune 19, 2012
Recorded2012
Genre Hip hop
Length4:47
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Meek Mill singles chronology
"So Sophisticated"
(2012)		"Amen"
(2012)		"My Moment"
(2012)
Drake singles chronology
"Pop That"
(2012)		"Amen"
(2012)		"Crew Love"
(2012)

Certifications

Certifications for "Amen"
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [43] Gold500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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