"Certified" | ||||
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Single by Glasses Malone featuring Akon | ||||
from the album Beach Cruiser | ||||
Released | November 6, 2007 | |||
Recorded | 2006-2007 | |||
Genre | Gangsta rap R&B | |||
Length | 4:50 | |||
Label | Hoo-Bangin', Cash Money, Universal | |||
Songwriter(s) | Charles Penniman, Aliaune Damala Thiam | |||
Producer(s) | DJ Toomp | |||
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Akon singles chronology | ||||
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"Certified" is a song by American rapper Glasses Malone, released as the first single from his third studio album, Beach Cruiser . [1] The track is produced by DJ Toomp and features Akon.
West coast artists such as Jay Rock, E-40, and Mack 10 make cameos in the music video. The music video premiered on BET's 106 & Park on March 4, 2008.
The remix features Bun B, Kam and Lil Wayne.
Another remix by artists signed to Malone's record label Blu Division featuring Conflict, Quiz, The Bloc Boyz, K-Style, Roc Slanga and Akon.
Chart (2007–2008) | Peak position |
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US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [2] | 85 |
US Hot Rap Songs ( Billboard ) [3] | 24 |
US Rhythmic ( Billboard ) [4] | 29 |
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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United States | December 11, 2007 | Rhythmic contemporary radio | Universal Motown | [5] |
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