Boy Is a Bottom

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"Boy Is A Bottom"
Willam Belli - Boy is a Bottom.jpg
Single by Willam Belli featuring Detox and Vicky Vox (DWV)
ReleasedJanuary 26, 2013
Songwriter(s)
  • Willam Belli
  • Detox
  • Vicky Vox
Producer(s) Markaholic
Willam Belli singles chronology
"Stand by Your Man"
(2012)
"Boy Is A Bottom"
(2013)
"RuPaulogize"
(2013)
Detox singles chronology
"Chow Down"
(2012)
"Boy Is a Bottom"
(2013)
"Can I Get an Amen?"
(2013)
Digital download (Video Edit)
No.TitleLength
1."Boy Is a Bottom"3:45
Digital download (Double Penetration Extended Mix)
No.TitleLength
1."Boy Is a Bottom"4:05

Charts

Chart (2013)Peak
position
US Comedy Digital Songs ( Billboard ) [10] 6

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