"Money and the Power" | ||||
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Single by Kid Ink | ||||
from the album Almost Home | ||||
Released | May 28, 2013 | |||
Recorded | 2013 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 3:26 | |||
Label | Tha Alumni Music Group, RCA | |||
Songwriter(s) | Brian Collins, Edward Cameron | |||
Producer(s) | N4, Ned Cameron, Jonathan Lauture | |||
Kid Ink singles chronology | ||||
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"Money and the Power" is a song by American rapper Kid Ink, produced by N4, Ned Cameron and Jonathan Lauture. [2] The song was released as the second single from his major label debut EP, Almost Home on May 28, 2013, and was later included on the deluxe edition of Ink's studio album My Own Lane . The song peaked at number 70 on the German Singles Chart and at 21 on the UK R&B Chart.
On July 19, 2013, Kid Ink released a lyric video for "Money and the Power" via VEVO. [3] [4] On September 12, 2013, Kid Ink released the Los Angeles-shot music video via VEVO. [5]
Alongside Travis Barker and Skylar Grey, Kid Ink performed "Money and the Power" during WrestleMania 31 on March 29, 2015 at Levi's Stadium, as part of a medley with David Guetta and Skylar Grey's "Rise"—both songs having served as the theme music for the event. [6]
"Money and the Power" received generally positive reviews from music critics. DJBooth.net praised his sung-rap style, and named the song the most radio ready song from the album. [7] Rick Florino of Artistdirect called the song a "irresistible cut" from Almost Home. [8] Trent Fitzgerald of PopCrush called the song a "standout and a bombastic anthem that Kid Ink is famous for." [9]
Chart (2013) | Peak position |
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Germany (Official German Charts) [10] | 70 |
UK Singles (OCC) [11] | 81 |
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC) [12] | 15 |
US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles ( Billboard ) [13] | 2 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA) [14] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Country | Date | Format | Label |
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United States | May 28, 2013 | Digital download | Tha Alumni Music Group, RCA Records |
July 19, 2013 [15] | Urban contemporary radio | ||
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