Another Round (Fat Joe song)

"Another Round"
Single by Fat Joe featuring Chris Brown
Released	October 20, 2011
Recorded	2011
Genre	Hip hop R&B
Length	4:48
Label	E1 • Terror Squad
Songwriter(s)	Joseph Cartagena, Chris Brown, Kenneth Joseph, Jarell Perry, Dallas Austin, Joyce Irby, Dre, Brian Pickens, Marcello Valenzano
Producer(s)	Yung Ladd • Cool & Dre
Fat Joe singles chronology
"Welcome to My Hood (Remix)" (2011) "Another Round" (2011) "Pride N Joy" (2012)
Chris Brown singles chronology
"International Love" (2011) "Another Round" (2011) "Strip" (2011)

"Another Round" is a single by American rapper Fat Joe featuring R&B singer Chris Brown. ^[1] The hip hop and R&B song, which samples "I Will Always Love You" by Troop, was produced by Cool & Dre and Yung Ladd and co-written by Kenneth Joseph and Jarell Perry. On October 20, 2011, the single was released for digital download on iTunes. ^[2]

Background

On September 21, 2011, Fat Joe stated in an interview that besides working on The Darkside Vol. 2 mixtape, he was also working on a new studio album with the first single titled "Another Round" featuring Chris Brown. ^{[3] [4]}

Music video

The music video for the song which was directed by Colin Tilley ^[5] premiered on MTV Jams as the Jam of The week on December 25, 2011. The video featured a dedication to Heavy D, who had died on November 8.

Remix

On April 2, 2012, the official remix premiered on Hot 97 by Funkmaster Flex. ^[6] The remix features Chris Brown, Mary J. Blige, Fabolous & Kirko Bangz. It was later released on iTunes on April 3, 2012. ^[7]

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2012) Peak position US Billboard Hot 100 [8] 80 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [9] 5 US Hot Rap Songs ( Billboard ) [10] 6 US Rhythmic ( Billboard ) [11] 22

Year-end charts Chart (2012) Position US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) [12] 19 US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard) [13] 26

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [14]	Gold	500,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. Cyrus Langhorne. "FAT JOE ORDERS UP "ANOTHER ROUND" JUST FOR THE SEXY LADIES". Sohh.com. Retrieved 2011-09-24.
2. "ITunes - Music - Another Round (Feat. Chris Brown) - Single by Fat Joe". iTunes . Archived from the original on 2014-06-07. Retrieved 2015-03-17.
3. Shaheem Reid (21 September 2011). "Fat Joe Feat: Chris Brown New Single". Xxlmag.com. Retrieved 2011-10-20.
4. Rob Markman. "Fat Joe Says Chris Brown Collabo Is 'Crazy'". Mtv.com. Archived from the original on September 24, 2011. Retrieved 2011-10-22.
5. "Video: Fat Joe ft Chris Brown Another Round". Worldstarhiphop.com. Retrieved 2011-12-27.
6. "#IFWT Exclusive : @JoeyCrackTS Ft. Chris Brown, Mary J Blige, Fabolous & Kirko Bangz – Another Round (RMX)". 2 April 2012.
7. "Another Round (Remix) [feat. Chris Brown, Mary J. Blige, Fabolous & Kirko Bangz] - Single by Fat Joe". iTunes . 2 April 2012.
8. "Fat Joe Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 12, 2012.
9. "Fat Joe Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 17, 2012.
10. "Fat Joe Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 17, 2012.
11. "Fat Joe Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
12. "R&B/Hip-Hop Songs - 2012 Year End Charts". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2012-12-17.
13. "Rap Songs - 2012 Year End Charts". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2012-12-17.
14. "American single certifications – Fat Joe – Another Round". Recording Industry Association of America.