Drop It Like It's Hot

Last updated

"Drop It Like It's Hot"
SnoopDoggDILIH.jpg
Single by Snoop Dogg featuring Pharrell
from the album R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece
B-side "Get 2 Know U"
ReleasedSeptember 27, 2004
Genre
Length4:30
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) The Neptunes
Snoop Dogg singles chronology
"Beautiful"
(2003)		"Drop It Like It's Hot"
(2004)		"Let's Get Blown"
(2005)
Pharrell singles chronology
"Show Me Your Soul"
(2003)		"Drop It Like It's Hot"
(2004)		"Let's Get Blown"
(2005)

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [66] Gold35,000^
Denmark (IFPI Danmark) [67] Gold45,000‡
Germany (BVMI) [68] Gold150,000‡
Italy (FIMI) [69] Gold25,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ) [70] Gold5,000*
United Kingdom (BPI) [71] Platinum600,000‡
United States (RIAA) [12] Gold500,000^
United States (RIAA) [72]
Mastertone 		2× Platinum2,000,000*

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)Ref.
United StatesSeptember 27, 2004 [73]
November 15, 2004 Contemporary hit radio [74]
AustraliaJanuary 17, 2005CD [75]

See also

Related Research Articles

<i>R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece</i> 2004 studio album by Snoop Dogg

R&G : The Masterpiece is the seventh studio album by American rapper Snoop Dogg. It was released on November 16, 2004, by Doggystyle Records, making its first on Star Trak Entertainment and Geffen Records. Recording sessions took place from November 2003 to September 2004 in each of several recording studios. The album's production was handled from The Neptunes, The Alchemist, Lil Jon, Hi-Tek, Warryn Campbell, and L.T. Hutton, among others.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gin and Juice</span> 1994 single by Snoop Doggy Dogg

"Gin and Juice" is a song by American rapper Snoop Dogg. It was released on January 18, 1994, as the second single from his debut album, Doggystyle (1993). The song was produced by Dr. Dre and contains an interpolation from Slave's "Watching You" in its chorus and a sample from "I Get Lifted" by George McCrae. Tony Green created its bassline; additional vocalists on the song include Dat Nigga Daz, Jewell, Heney Loc, and Sean "Barney" Thomas. "Gin and Juice" peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. It earned a gold certification from the RIAA and sold 700,000 copies.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Signs (Snoop Dogg song)</span> 2005 single by Snoop Dogg

"Signs" is a song by American West Coast hip hop recording artist Snoop Dogg. It was released in United States and United Kingdom on April 25, 2005. The song is the third single released from Snoop Dogg's seventh studio album, R&G : The Masterpiece (2004). The song was produced by The Neptunes and features guest appearances by Charlie Wilson and Justin Timberlake.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Say Somethin' (Mariah Carey song)</span> 2006 single by Mariah Carey

"Say Somethin'" is a song by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey. It was written by Carey, Snoop Dogg, Chad Hugo, and Pharrell Williams, and produced by The Neptunes as the sixth and final single from Carey's tenth studio album, The Emancipation of Mimi (2005). The song is one of few from Carey's catalog in which she does not share production credits. "Say Somethin'" features Dogg as a guest artist, and is influenced by R&B and hip-hop music genres. Lyrically, the song is a dialogue in between and male and female, that discuss sexual themes and acts of which they plan to engage in a restroom.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Can I Have It Like That</span> 2005 single by Pharrell Williams and Gwen Stefani

"Can I Have It Like That" is a song written, produced, and performed by American singer-songwriter Pharrell Williams featuring vocals from fellow American singer-songwriter Gwen Stefani from the former's 2006 debut album In My Mind and it’s the opening track. The song's hook comes from a one-line contribution from Stefani, used as part of a call and response in the chorus. "Can I Have It Like That" was released as the album's lead single October 10, 2005.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Snoop Dogg discography</span>

The discography of Snoop Dogg, an American rapper, consists of 19 studio albums, five collaborative albums, 17 compilation albums, three extended plays, 25 mixtapes, 175 singles, and 16 promotional singles. He has sold over 23.5 million albums in the United States and 37 million albums worldwide. He also has garnered 14 top ten singles on the Billboard Hot 100.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Let's Get Blown</span> 2004 single by Snoop Dogg

"Let's Get Blown" is a song by American rapper Snoop Dogg featuring fellow American musician Pharrell Williams. It was released on December 13, 2004, as the second single released from the former's seventh studio album R&G : The Masterpiece (2004). It was produced by The Neptunes and features additional uncredited vocals from American singer Keyshia Cole.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Still D.R.E.</span> 1999 single by Dr. Dre featuring Snoop Dogg

"Still D.R.E." is a song by American rapper-producer Dr. Dre, featuring fellow American rapper Snoop Dogg. It was released on November 2, 1999, as the lead single from Dre's multi-platinum second studio album, 2001 (1999). The single debuted and peaked at number 93 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1999 before re-entering and peaking at number 23 in 2022. It was more successful in the United Kingdom, where it reached number 6. The song has been performed live numerous times by both Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. Notable performances include the 2000 Up in Smoke Tour and as the final song in the Super Bowl LVI halftime show on February 13, 2022, alongside fellow American rappers Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar and 50 Cent, with Anderson .Paak on drums.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Holidae In</span> 2003 single by Chingy

"Holidae In" is a song by American rapper Chingy featuring Ludacris and Snoop Dogg. It was released on August 25, 2003, by Capitol Records and Ludacris's Disturbing tha Peace record label as the second single off his debut album Jackpot (2003). Produced by the duo the Trak Starz, the release garnered positive reviews from critics who praised the performances. In 2020, Entertainment Weekly wrote that the legacy of the song was that increased the "coolness factor" of Holiday Inn, hotel chain based in Atlanta, and owned by the hospitality company, Intercontinental Hotels Group.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Change Clothes</span> 2003 single by Jay-Z

"Change Clothes" is the first official single from rapper Jay-Z's studio album The Black Album. It featured additional vocals by Pharrell Williams (uncredited) and was produced by The Neptunes. The song reached No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in December, 2003.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">I Wanna Love You (Akon song)</span> 2006 single by Akon

"I Wanna Love You" is a song written and recorded by Senegalese-American singer Akon featuring American rapper Snoop Dogg. It was released in October 2006 as the second single from his second studio album, Konvicted. It is also featured on Snoop Dogg's eighth album, Tha Blue Carpet Treatment. This song was Akon's first #1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 and was also Snoop's second #1 on the same chart. It also reached a peak of #3 on the UK Singles Chart. The track originally had Akon as a featured artist and was performed by rapper Plies from Fort Myers, Florida, but his verse was replaced by Snoop's and his name has been left out from the writers' credits. This song was #88 on MTV Asia's list of Top 100 Hits of 2007. The song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 50th Grammy Awards in 2008.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">That's That</span> 2006 single by Snoop Dogg

"That's That" is the second single by Snoop Dogg from the album Tha Blue Carpet Treatment. The song was the first single taken from the album in the UK; however the single only achieved notable success in the U.S., where it reached #20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song samples the melody played in the 1988 film Coming to America during the bathroom scene in which Eddie Murphy gets washed by female servants.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">From tha Chuuuch to da Palace</span> 2002 single by Snoop Dogg featuring Pharrell Williams

"From tha Chuuuch to da Palace" is a song by American rapper Snoop Dogg featuring fellow American rapper Pharrell Williams from the former's sixth studio album Paid tha Cost to Be da Bo$$ (2002). Produced by The Neptunes, it contains re-sung elements from "Contagious" performed by The Isley Brothers. The song lyrics reference their lead singer Ron Isley. The music video was directed by Diane Martel and includes cameo appearances by Tony Cox, Tommy Davidson, Lauren London and rappers Soopafly, Goldie Loc, Uncle Junebug, Daz Dillinger and Warren G. The video includes Pharrell wearing make up to look like Bill Gates. The song was featured in the films Malibu's Most Wanted & 50 First Dates and video game MTV Music Generator 3.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Beautiful (Snoop Dogg song)</span> 2003 single by Snoop Dogg featuring Pharrell and Uncle Charlie Wilson

"Beautiful" is a hip hop song by American rapper Snoop Dogg featuring vocals from Pharrell Williams and Uncle Charlie Wilson. It was released on January 27, 2003, as the second single from Snoop Dogg's sixth studio album, Paid tha Cost to Be da Boss. The song was written by Snoop Dogg alongside producers The Neptunes. The music video was filmed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Warren G discography</span>

This discography of American rapper Warren G consists of 6 studio albums, 1 EP, 17 singles, 1 soundtrack album, and 19 music videos.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Young, Wild & Free</span> 2011 single by Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa featuring Bruno Mars

"Young, Wild & Free" is a song by American rappers Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa, featuring vocals from American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars. It was released on October 11, 2011, by Atlantic Records as the lead single from the soundtrack of the film, Mac & Devin Go to High School, in which the rappers star in. The track was written by Mars, Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine, Brody Brown, Snoop Dogg, and Wiz Khalifa. The track samples two other songs, "Toot It & Boot It" (2010) and "Sneakin' in the Back" (1974), songwriting credits were added for a total of seventeen. Produced by the Smeezingtons during a freestyle studio session and never meant to be heard; Aaron Bay-Shuck considered it a potential hit and asked the trio to finish it. After the song was finished, Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa were added.

<i>Bush</i> (album) 2015 studio album by Snoop Dogg

Bush is the thirteenth studio album by American rapper Snoop Dogg. It was released on May 12, 2015, through Doggy Style Records and I Am Other, and distributed by Columbia Records. The album was produced by Pharrell Williams with additional production by Chad Hugo. It features guest appearances from Kendrick Lamar, Stevie Wonder, Charlie Wilson, Gwen Stefani, T.I. and Rick Ross. Bush was the first album by the rapper after his return to the hip hop moniker Snoop Dogg.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Peaches N Cream (Snoop Dogg song)</span> 2015 single by Snoop Dogg featuring Charlie Wilson

"Peaches N Cream" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Snoop Dogg, featuring vocals from American singer Charlie Wilson. was released on March 10, 2015, as the first single of his thirteenth studio album Bush, with the record labels I Am Other and Columbia Records. The song was produced by Pharrell Williams, who also participated in the band composition, along with the interpreters and Nelly, Garry Shider, George Clinton, James Brown, Robert Ginyard, Jr., Mary Brockert, and Walter Morrison.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">California Roll (song)</span> 2015 single by Snoop Dogg featuring Stevie Wonder

"California Roll" is a song by American rapper Snoop Dogg, featuring vocals from fellow American musicians Stevie Wonder and Pharrell Williams, the latter of whom goes uncredited, but produced the song alongside Chad Hugo as The Neptunes. It was released on May 5, 2015 as the third and final single from Snoop Dogg's thirteenth studio album Bush (2015), with the record labels i am OTHER and Columbia Records. Williams is credited as a co-writer of the song, along with Snoop Dogg and James Fauntleroy. The song cover art features model Afiya Bennett.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wiggle (song)</span> 2014 song by Jason Derulo featuring Snoop Dogg

"Wiggle" is a song by American singer Jason Derulo featuring American rapper Snoop Dogg, released as the fourth single from the former's third U.S. studio album, Talk Dirty (2014) in North America. In Europe, the song was released as the sixth single from his third international album, Tattoos and the first single from the special edition of the album.

References

  1. ↑ Oganesyan, Natalie (October 13, 2020). "Snoop Dogg Reimagines 'Drop It Like It's Hot' for Get-Out-the-Vote Ad (Watch)". Variety . Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  2. ↑ Archived November 3, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ↑ Jones, Steve (November 15, 2004). "Snoop paints a rap 'Masterpiece'". USA Today . Gannett. ISSN   0734-7456 . Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  4. ↑ Moon, Tom (December 15, 2004). "Snoop Dogg: R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece". Rolling Stone . Straight Arrow. p. 158. ISSN   0035-791X. Archived from the original on October 1, 2007.
  5. ↑ Juon, Steve (November 23, 2004). "Snoop Dogg :: R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta) – The Masterpiece". RapReviews. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  6. ↑ Jeffries, David. "Snoop Dogg: R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece > Review" at AllMusic . Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  7. ↑ Music Video Database Music video database. Archived July 16, 2012, at the Wayback Machine Accessed October 25, 2007.
  8. ↑ "The Hot 100: The Week of October 2, 2004". Billboard . Prometheus Global Media . Retrieved July 25, 2015.
  9. ↑ Whitmire, Margo (December 2, 2004). "Snoop's 'Drop' Rises To No. 1". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved January 12, 2009.
  10. ↑ Whitmire, Margo (December 9, 2004). "Snoop's 'Hot' For A Second Week". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved January 12, 2009.
  11. ↑ Whitmire, Margo (December 16, 2004). "Snoop Posts Third 'Hot' Week At No. 1". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved January 12, 2009.
  12. 1 2 3 "American single certifications – Snoop Dogg – Drop It Like It's Hot". Recording Industry Association of America.
  13. ↑ "Peak Positions on Charts". Acharts.us. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
  14. 1 2 "Snoop Dogg feat. Pharrell – Drop It Like It's Hot". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
  15. ↑ "Snoop Dogg – Drop It Like It's Hot". Discogs . Retrieved March 19, 2015.
  16. ↑ "Snoop Dogg feat. Pharrell – Drop It Like It's Hot". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
  17. ↑ "Issue 778" ARIA Top 40 Urban Singles. National Library of Australia. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  18. ↑ "Snoop Dogg feat. Pharrell – Drop It Like It's Hot" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
  19. ↑ "Snoop Dogg feat. Pharrell – Drop It Like It's Hot" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
  20. ↑ "Snoop Dogg feat. Pharrell – Drop It Like It's Hot" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
  21. ↑ "R&R Canada CHR/Pop Top 30" (PDF). Radio & Records . No. 1588. January 7, 2005. p. 25. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  22. ↑ "Snoop Dogg feat. Pharrell – Drop It Like It's Hot". Tracklisten. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
  23. ↑ "Hits of the World – Eurocharts" (PDF). Billboard . Vol. 117, no. 6. February 5, 2005. p. 43. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  24. ↑ "Snoop Dogg feat. Pharrell: Drop It Like It's Hot" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
  25. ↑ "Snoop Dogg feat. Pharrell – Drop It Like It's Hot" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
  26. ↑ "Snoop Dogg feat. Pharrell – Drop It Like It's Hot" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
  27. ↑ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Drop It Like It's Hot". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  28. ↑ "Snoop Dogg feat. Pharrell – Drop It Like It's Hot". Top Digital Download. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
  29. ↑ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 3, 2005" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
  30. ↑ "Snoop Dogg feat. Pharrell – Drop It Like It's Hot" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
  31. ↑ "Snoop Dogg feat. Pharrell – Drop It Like It's Hot". VG-lista. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
  32. ↑ "Arhiva romanian top 100 – Editia 12, saptamina 28.03 – 3.04, 2005" (in Romanian). Romanian Top 100. Archived from the original on May 14, 2005. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  33. ↑ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 14, 2015.
  34. ↑ "Snoop Dogg feat. Pharrell – Drop It Like It's Hot". Singles Top 100. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
  35. ↑ "Snoop Dogg feat. Pharrell – Drop It Like It's Hot". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
  36. ↑ "Snoop Dogg: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
  37. ↑ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
  38. ↑ "Snoop Dogg Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
  39. ↑ "Snoop Dogg Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
  40. ↑ "Snoop Dogg Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
  41. ↑ "Snoop Dogg Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
  42. ↑ "Snoop Dogg Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
  43. ↑ "The Official UK Singles Chart 2004" (PDF). UKChartsPlus . Retrieved October 9, 2022.
  44. ↑ "2004 Urban Top 30" (PDF). Music Week . January 22, 2005. p. 24. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  45. ↑ "Top 100 Songs of 2004 - Billboard Year End Charts". Archived from the original on November 9, 2018. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
  46. ↑ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: 2004" . Billboard. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  47. ↑ "Year in Music & Touring: Hot Rap Tracks". Billboard. Vol. 116, no. 52. December 25, 2004. p. YE-60.
  48. ↑ "2004 The Year in Charts: Most-Played Rhythmic Top 40 Songs". Billboard Radio Monitor . Vol. 12, no. 51. December 17, 2004. p. 29.
  49. ↑ "ARIA Charts – End of Year Charts – Top 100 Singles 2005". ARIA. Archived from the original on January 17, 2015. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
  50. ↑ "ARIA Charts – End of Year Charts – Urban Singles 2005". ARIA. Archived from the original on April 15, 2020. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
  51. ↑ "Zeitraum für die Auswertung: 02.01.2005 - 23.12.2005". Ö3 Austria Top 40. Archived from the original on September 12, 2010. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
  52. ↑ "2005 Belgian (Flanders) Singles Chart". Ultratop 50. Hung Medien. Archived from the original on April 10, 2008. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
  53. ↑ "Year End European Hot 100 Singles Chart 2005 01 – 2005 52" (PDF). Billboard. VNU Media. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 18, 2012. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
  54. ↑ "Top 100 Single-Jahrescharts". GfK Entertainment (in German). offiziellecharts.de. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
  55. ↑ "Top 100–Jaaroverzicht van 2005". Dutch Top 40. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
  56. ↑ "Dutch Year-End Charts 2005". MegaCharts. Archived from the original on July 4, 2014. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
  57. ↑ "Top Selling Singles of 2005". Recorded Music NZ . Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  58. ↑ "Swiss Year-End Charts 2005". Schweizer Hitparade . Retrieved April 9, 2015.
  59. ↑ "Billboard Top 100 – 2005". Billboardtop100of.com. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  60. ↑ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: 2005" . Billboard. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  61. ↑ "2005 The Year in Charts: Top Mainstream Top 40 Songs". Billboard Radio Monitor. Vol. 13, no. 50. December 16, 2005. p. 26.
  62. ↑ "2005 The Year in Music & Touring: Hot Rhythmic Songs" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 117, no. 52. December 24, 2005. p. YE-76. Archived (PDF) from the original on June 27, 2021. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
  63. ↑ "The Billboard Hot 100 Singles & Tracks - Decade Year End Charts". Billboard . Prometheus Global Media . Retrieved February 10, 2011.
  64. ↑ "The Decade in Music: Hot R&B /Hip-Hop Songs" (PDF). Billboard . Vol. 121, no. 50. December 19, 2009. p. 157. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  65. ↑ "The Billboard Rap songs - Decade Year End Charts". Billboard . Prometheus Global Media . Retrieved February 10, 2011.
  66. ↑ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2005 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association.
  67. ↑ "Danish single certifications – Snoop Dogg feat. Pharrell – Drop It Like It's Hot". IFPI Danmark . Retrieved August 28, 2019.
  68. ↑ "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (Snoop Dogg feat. Pharrell; 'Drop It Like It's Hot')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie . Retrieved May 10, 2018.
  69. ↑ "Italian single certifications – Snoop Dogg feat. Pharrell – Drop It Like It's Hot" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana . Retrieved December 9, 2019. Select "2019" in the "Anno" drop-down menu. Type "Drop It Like It's Hot" in the "Filtra" field. Select "Singoli" under "Sezione".
  70. ↑ "New Zealand single certifications – Snoop Dogg – Drop It Like It's Hot". Recorded Music NZ . Retrieved June 19, 2021.
  71. ↑ "British single certifications – Snoop Dogg feat. Pharrell Williams – Drop It Like It's Hot". British Phonographic Industry. 2004.
  72. ↑ "American single certifications – Snoop Dogg – Drop It Like It's Hot". Recording Industry Association of America.
  73. ↑ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records . No. 1574. September 24, 2004. p. 21. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
  74. ↑ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1581. November 12, 2004. p. 25. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
  75. ↑ "The ARIA Report: New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 17th January 2005" (PDF). ARIA. January 17, 2005. p. 28. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 22, 2008. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.