"I'm a Boss" | ||||
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Single by Meek Mill featuring Rick Ross | ||||
from the album Self Made Vol. 1 and Dreamchasers | ||||
Released | May 17, 2011 | |||
Recorded | 2010 | |||
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Length | 4:11 | |||
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Producer(s) | Jahlil Beats | |||
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"Ima Boss" on YouTube |
"I'm a Boss" is a hip hop song by American rapper Meek Mill,released on May 17,2011,as the fifth single from the Maybach Music Group compilation album, Self Made Vol. 1 . The song is also included on Meek Mill's mixtape, Dreamchasers . The song features MMG label boss and fellow rapper Rick Ross and was produced by Jahlil Beats. [1] An instrumental version was featured on the soundtrack of NBA 2K13.
The music video was released on August 31,2011,and was directed by Benny Boom. [2] Ace Hood,Young Chris and Wale make cameo appearances.
On November 9,2011,the official remix was released featuring T.I.,Birdman,Lil Wayne,DJ Khaled,Rick Ross and Swizz Beatz. The song has peaked at #51 on the Billboard Hot 100. [3]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Ima Boss" (featuring Rick Ross) | Robert Williams, William Roberts II, Orlando Tucker | Jahlil Beats | 4:11 |
Chart (2011) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot 100 [4] | 51 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [5] | 16 |
US Hot Rap Songs ( Billboard ) [6] | 14 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA) [7] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
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