Slow Motion (Juvenile song)

Last updated
"Slow Motion"
Slow Motion cover.jpg
Single by Juvenile featuring Soulja Slim
from the album Juve the Great
ReleasedMarch 1, 2004 (2004-03-01)
Recorded2003
Genre Dirty rap
Length4:08
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) Dani Kartel
Juvenile singles chronology
"Bounce Back"
(2003)		"Slow Motion"
(2004)		"Nolia Clap"
(2004)
Audio
"Slow Motion" on YouTube

"Slow Motion" is a song by American rapper Juvenile featuring American rapper Soulja Slim. It was released as a single on March 1, 2004 and is Juvenile's and Soulja Slim's only number one hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The song is an original production by Dani Kartel. It held the number-one position on the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks from August 7, 2004, and was the first number one for both Juvenile and Soulja Slim. It was the seventh song to reach number 1 posthumously for a credited artist since "Mo Money Mo Problems" by The Notorious B.I.G. in 1997, and was also the first number 1 hit for Cash Money Records. [1]

Contents

Background and content

Although not planned as a tribute, it came out as one of the more popular posthumous songs because of Soulja Slim's sudden death in November 2003, before the recording process was released (though the beat and lyrics had already been recorded by Soulja).

The "slow motion" of the title is the movement of a woman's body, with the lyrics proclaiming: "Uh, I like it like that / She working that back; I don't know how to act / Slow motion for me, slow motion for me / Slow motion for me; move it slow motion for me".

According to Billboard , the song is about sex. [2]

Critical reception

Cleveland.com commented that "Slow Motion" has “one of the catchiest choruses of any hip-hop song of the [2000s] decade”. [3]

Music video

In the video, everyone wears black T-shirts with R.I.P. Soulja Slim in white text on the front and back. There are also people holding Thou shall not kill paperboard signs. In the middle of the video there are cameo appearances by the rappers Birdman and Lil Wayne, signalling the end of animosity between Juvenile and Cash Money.

Remixes

Charts and certifications

Release history

RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)Ref.
United StatesApril 19, 2004 Rhythmic contemporary radio Cash Money, Universal [17]
July 12, 2004 Contemporary hit radio [18]

See also

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Juvenile (rapper)</span> American rapper (born 1975)

Terius Gray, better known by his stage name Juvenile, is an American rapper best known for his work with Birdman's Cash Money Records in the late 1990s and early 2000s, both solo and as a member of the label's then-flagship group, Hot Boys.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cash Money Records</span> American record label

Cash Money Records is an American record label founded in 1991 by brothers Ronald "Slim" Williams and Bryan "Baby" Williams. The label gained prominence in the late 1990s for having signed and released albums for New Orleans–based musical acts including Lil Wayne, Juvenile, B.G., and Hot Boys. It became an imprint of Universal Records, a division of Universal Music Group in March 1998, and remained so during its following iterations as Universal Republic, Universal Motown and ultimately Republic Records.

<i>Juve the Great</i> 2003 studio album by Juvenile

Juve the Great is the sixth studio album by American rapper Juvenile. The album was released on December 23, 2003, by Cash Money Records, Universal Music Group and UTP Records. It was Juvenile's last album on the Cash Money label. The album was certified platinum July 20, 2004, becoming his third album to do so, after 400 Degreez and Tha G-Code.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hot Boys</span> American hip hop group

The Hot Boys is an American hip hop group from New Orleans, Louisiana, formed in 1997 and composed of rappers B.G., Lil Wayne, Juvenile and Turk.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bad Meets Evil</span> American hip hop duo

Bad Meets Evil is an American hip hop super duo composed of Detroit-based rappers Royce da 5′9″ ("bad") and Eminem ("evil"). Formed in 1997, the duo's name comes from the namesake song from Eminem's The Slim Shady LP (1999), which featured Royce da 5'9". They debuted the same year with the release of the double single, "Nuttin' to Do" and "Scary Movies", the latter of which for the soundtrack to the 2000 horror comedy parody film Scary Movie. A decade later, the duo reunited to release an extended play (EP) to critical and commercial success.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Drop It Like It's Hot</span> 2004 single by Snoop Dogg featuring Pharrell

"Drop It Like It's Hot" is a song by American rapper Snoop Dogg, featuring American singer, rapper and musician Pharrell Williams. It was released on September 27, 2004, as the lead single from Snoop Dogg's seventh studio album, R&G : The Masterpiece (2004). The song was produced by Williams alongside Chad Hugo as the Neptunes. It is regarded as an iconic song, with Snoop performing the chorus and the second and third verses while Pharrell performs the first verse.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hips Don't Lie</span> 2006 single by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean

"Hips Don't Lie" is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira, featuring Haitian rapper Wyclef Jean, released by Epic Records in 2006. "Hips Don't Lie" is a reworking of Jean's earlier single "Dance Like This", therefore it features additional composing credits by Omar Alfanno, Duplessis, Luis Días, and LaTavia Parker. The song was released as the first single from the reissue of Shakira's seventh studio album, Oral Fixation, Vol. 2, and second overall. Shakira and Jean wrote the lyrics and jointly composed the music with additional co-writing by Shakira's percussionist Archie Pena. The song was produced by Shakira and Jean with additional co-production by Jerry Duplessis. The song incorporates samples from "Amores Como el Nuestro" written by Alfanno, and "Carnaval " written by Días.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Who Can I Run To</span> 1995 single by Xscape

"Who Can I Run To?" is a song originally recorded by American girl group The Jones Girls, for their eponymous album released in 1979. The song was covered and made popular by American girl group Xscape, who recorded the song for their second album Off the Hook (1995). The song was released as the album's second single on October 3, 1995, in the United States, by So So Def Recordings. The song features lead vocals by LaTocha Scott and Tamika Scott.

This is the discography of American rap duo Ying Yang Twins.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Crank That (Soulja Boy)</span> 2007 single by Soulja Boy Tell Em

"Crank That (Soulja Boy)" is the debut single by American rapper Soulja Boy Tell 'Em. It served as the lead single from his debut studio album, souljaboytellem.com (2007) and accompanies the Soulja Boy dance. The song is recognized by its looping steelpan riff. It caused what has been called "the biggest dance fad since the Macarena", with an instructional YouTube video for the dance surpassing 27 million views by early 2008.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)</span> 2007 single by Wyclef Jean featuring Akon, Lil Wayne and Niia

"Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)" is the lead single from Haitian rapper Wyclef Jean's sixth studio album, Carnival Vol. II: Memoirs of an Immigrant. The R&B and hip hop song features vocals from Niia and Akon, as well as rapper Lil Wayne. Verizon Wireless released the song on their V CAST service on August 7, 2007. It peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2008.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kiss Kiss (Chris Brown song)</span> 2007 single by Chris Brown featuring T-Pain

"Kiss Kiss" is a song by American singer Chris Brown featuring fellow American singer and rapper T-Pain. Written by the two and produced by the latter, the song was released worldwide as the second single from the former's second studio album Exclusive on September 10, 2007. It was later solicited to rhythm crossover radios in the United States on September 11, 2007. "Kiss Kiss" is an upbeat record that incorporates elements of R&B, hip-hop and dance music. The song's lyrics are about getting a woman's attention.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Welcome Back (Mase song)</span>

"Welcome Back" is a song by American rapper Mase. It was released through Sean "Puffy" Combs' Bad Boy Entertainment as the first single off Mase's third album Welcome Back. This was the first single that Mase had released since 1999's "Get Ready", after he had taken a five-year hiatus from the music industry.

<i>iSouljaBoyTellem</i> 2008 studio album by Soulja Boy Tell Em

iSouljaBoyTellem is the second studio album by American rapper Soulja Boy. It was released on December 16, 2008, by Collipark Music, Stacks on Deck Entertainment and Interscope Records. The album was mostly produced by Soulja Boy, along with several record producers such as Drumma Boy, J. R. Rotem, Jim Jonsin, Tha Bizness and Zaytoven, as well as the guest appearances from Gucci Mane, Shawty Lo and Yo Gotti, among others. The album was supported by three singles: "Bird Walk", "Kiss Me Thru the Phone" featuring Sammie, and "Turn My Swag On".

<i>Ice Cream Paint Job</i> 2009 single by Dorrough

"Ice Cream Paint Job" is a song by Dorrough from his debut album, Dorrough Music. The single peaked at number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100. It has been certified platinum by the RIAA.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Exclusives</span>

The Exclusives are an American/Canadian R&B/pop/hip hop songwriting and production team from Miami, Florida, consisting of Sean "Pen" McMillion and Ralph "Vintage" Jeanty. The now Atlanta-Based team's first notable success came from co-writing the platinum-selling single "I Luv This Shit" by August Alsina.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">I Luv This Shit</span> 2013 single by August Alsina featuring Trinidad James

"I Luv This Shit" is the debut single by American singer August Alsina featuring American rapper Trinidad James. It was released on February 19, 2013 by Def Jam Recordings. It is from Alsina's debut EP Downtown: Life Under the Gun (2013), and was also included on his debut studio album, Testimony (2014). "I Luv This Shit" is an R&B song about partying with alcohol and drugs. Two remixes—one featuring Birdman and another featuring Trey Songz and Chris Brown—were released.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rich Homie Quan discography</span>

American rapper Rich Homie Quan released two studio album, four extended plays, nine mixtapes and twenty-three singles after his death.

<i>Tha Block Is Hot</i> 1999 studio album by Lil Wayne

Tha Block Is Hot is the debut studio album by American rapper Lil Wayne. It was released on November 2, 1999, by Universal Records and Bryan "Baby" Williams' Cash Money Records. The recording sessions took place at Cash Money Studios in Metairie, Louisiana, with the executive production from Bryan "Baby" Williams and Ronald "Slim" Williams. The album was produced by Mannie Fresh. It was intended to be titled I Ride at Night.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Soulja Slim</span> American rapper (1977–2003)

James Adarryl Tapp Jr., better known by his stage name Soulja Slim, was an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana. He is best known for his guest appearance on Juvenile's 2004 single "Slow Motion", which peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100. Eight years prior, he signed with Master P's No Limit Records to release his debut studio album Give It 2 'Em Raw (1998), which peaked at number 13 on the Billboard 200. It was followed by three albums until the single's posthumous release, which was in memory of his unsolved murder.

References

  1. ↑ Zellner, Xander (June 27, 2018). "Artists Who Hit No. 1 On The Hot 100 Posthumously: XXXTentacion & More". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
  2. ↑ M. Tye Comer; Mariel Concepcion; Monica Herrera; Jessica Letkemann; Evie Nagy; David J. Prince (February 11, 2010). "The 50 Sexiest Songs Of All Time". Billboard . Retrieved October 13, 2016.
  3. ↑ Smith, Troy L. (13 September 2021). "Every No. 1 song of the 2000s ranked from worst to best". Cleveland.com . Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  4. ↑ "The ARIA Report: Issue 762 (Week Commencing 4 October 2004)" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. p. 3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2004-10-19. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
  5. ↑ "Issue 766" ARIA Top 40 Urban Singles. National Library of Australia. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
  6. ↑ "R&R Canada CHR/Pop Top 30" (PDF). Radio & Records . No. 1569. August 20, 2004. p. 27. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Juvenile Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 10, 2011.
  8. ↑ "Juvenile Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 10, 2011.
  9. ↑ "Juvenile Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 10, 2011.
  10. ↑ "Juvenile Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 10, 2011.
  11. ↑ "Juvenile Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  12. ↑ "2004 Year End Charts – The Billboard Hot 100 Singles & Tracks". Billboard . Prometheus Global Media . Retrieved December 10, 2011.
  13. ↑ "2004 Year End Charts – Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 10, 2011.
  14. ↑ "2004 Year End Charts – Hot Rap Singles Titles". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 10, 2011.
  15. ↑ "2004 The Year in Music". Billboard. Vol. 116, no. 52. December 25, 2004. p. YE-75. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  16. ↑ "American single certifications – Juvenile & Soulja Slim – Slow Motion". Recording Industry Association of America.
  17. ↑ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records . No. 1551. April 16, 2004. p. 26. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
  18. ↑ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records . No. 1563. July 9, 2004. p. 20. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.