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Single by John Legend featuring Kanye West | ||||
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Released | September 23, 2005 | |||
Recorded | 2004 | |||
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"Number One" is the third single released from R&B singer John Legend's album Get Lifted . It features Kanye West and contains a sample of the song "Let's Do It Again" by The Staple Singers. It is a hip hop and R&B song.
Chart (2005) | Peak position |
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UK Singles (OCC) [1] | 62 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [2] | 86 |
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