"Day Dreaming" | ||||
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Single by DJ Drama featuring Akon, Snoop Dogg and T.I. | ||||
from the album Gangsta Grillz: The Album (Vol. 2) | ||||
Released | January 27, 2009 February 9, 2009 (iTunes) | |||
Recorded | 2008 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 4:51 3:46 (radio edit) | |||
Label | Grand Hustle, Atlantic | |||
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Producer(s) | Drumma Boy | |||
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"Day Dreaming" is a song by American hip hop artist DJ Drama. The song serves as the lead single from his second studio album Gangsta Grillz:The Album (Vol. 2) . The hip hop song,produced by Drumma Boy,features guest vocals from American singer Akon,as well as American rappers Snoop Dogg and T.I. [1] The song was released onto iTunes on February 9,2009. [2] Originally,the song was meant for Akon's album Freedom ,under the title "Go Go Dancer". The song peaked at #33 in New Zealand and #59 in Sweden,becoming DJ Drama's only entry in those countries.
The song’s music video was filmed in Los Angeles and directed by Rage. [3] The video was released to MTV's Sucker Free on February 25,2009. [4] The video features cameo appearances by Lil Jon,Rich Boy,Red Cafe,Young Dro,Mac Boney,Jay Rock,Big Kuntry King,Yung L.A.,Glasses Malone,Killer Mike,DeRay Davis,JR Get Money,L.A. The Darkman,B.o.B,Alfamega,Xtaci,Drumma Boy,DJ Trendsetter Sense and JabbaWockeeZ. [5]
Chart (2009) | Peak position |
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Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) [6] | 59 |
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) [7] | 33 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [8] | 88 |
US Rhythmic ( Billboard ) [9] | 24 |
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