Riot (2 Chainz song)

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"Riot"
Song by 2 Chainz
from the album T.R.U. REALigion and Based on a T.R.U. Story
ReleasedAugust 14, 2012
Recorded2011
Genre Hip hop, trap
Length2:43(mixtape version)
2:47(album version)
Label Def Jam
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) DJ Spinz

"Riot" is a song by American hip hop recording artist 2 Chainz. It was first released as part of his mixtape T.R.U. REALigion (2011) and was later released as part of the deluxe edition of his debut studio album Based on a T.R.U. Story (2012), at a time four seconds longer than its time on the mixtape. [1]

Contents

Music video

On 4th September, 2012, the music video was officially released. [2] It was shot at night time in Atlanta and directed by Decatur Dan. [3] The video includes Chainz being the leader of a group of unruly rebels that destroy cars and start fires. [2]

Charts

Chart (2012)Peak
position
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles ( Billboard ) [4] 18
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [5] 54


Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [6] Gold500,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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