"Girl" | ||||
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Single by Paul Wall | ||||
from the album The Peoples Champ | ||||
Released | January 10, 2006 | |||
Recorded | 2005 | |||
Genre | Hip hop, R&B | |||
Length | 4:38 | |||
Label | Atlantic | |||
Songwriter(s) | Paul Slayton, Eugene Record | |||
Producer(s) | Speez, Continuous | |||
Paul Wall singles chronology | ||||
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"Girl" is the third single from Houston rapper Paul Wall's album The Peoples Champ . It samples the song "Oh Girl" by The Chi-Lites. It peaked at number 35 on Billboard Hot 100, making it his highest-charting solo single to date. The video of the single also featured comedian Katt Williams and actress Meagan Good.
"Girl" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 the week of March 18, 2006 at number 95. [1] It peaked at number 35 the week of May 20, 2006 and held that position for two weeks. It stayed on the charts for sixteen weeks. [2]
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Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA) [9] | Gold | 500,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
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