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Single by Pharrell featuring Kanye West | ||||
from the album In My Mind | ||||
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Released | August 21, 2006 | |||
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Length | 3:56 | |||
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Producer(s) | Pharrell Williams | |||
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"Number One" is a song by American singer-songwriter Pharrell Williams featuring American rapper Kanye West. The heavily synthesized song was written by the two and produced by the former. It was released as the third single Williams' debut studio album In My Mind (2006).
The single was released in the UK on August 21, 2006, according to Williams' official UK mailing list. The music video was directed by Hype Williams, and features models Selita Ebanks, Miranda Kerr, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.[ citation needed ] There are two versions: one is a color version which features many bright colors and the other is one that is in black and white.
The music video was directed by Hype Williams, and features models Selita Ebanks, Miranda Kerr, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. [1] There are two versions: one is a color version which features many bright colors and the other is in black and white.
Chart (2006) | Peak position |
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Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders) [4] | 8 |
Scotland (OCC) [5] | 38 |
UK Singles (OCC) [6] | 31 |
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC) [7] | 10 |
US Billboard Hot 100 [8] | 57 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [9] | 40 |
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