Stunt 101

Last updated
"Stunt 101"
Stunt 101.jpg
Single by G-Unit
from the album Beg for Mercy
ReleasedSeptember 23, 2003
Recorded2003
Genre Gangsta rap
Length3:52
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) Mr. Porter
G-Unit singles chronology
"Stunt 101"
(2003)		"Poppin' Them Thangs"
(2003)

"Stunt 101" is the debut single from G-Unit's debut album, Beg for Mercy . The song was produced by Mr. Porter. It reached number 13 in the U.S. and number 25 in the UK. [1] Stunt 101 is the group's most successful song to date, charting the highest on the most charts. The single was released by Interscope Records and 50 Cent's G-Unit Records.

Contents

In 2022, "Stunt 101" was sampled on "Pump 101" by British rappers Digga D and Still Brickin', which reached number 9 on the UK Singles Chart. [2] [3]

Music video

The music video, inspired by the film Gone in 60 Seconds, begins with 50 Cent walking into an exotic car dealership and being approached by a saleswoman (played by Brandy), who invites him to examine a Porsche 993 on their showroom floor. 50 Cent makes clear his interest in both the car and Brandy, the coy exchange between the two culminates in him stealing the Porsche out of the showroom (with Brandy still in the passenger seat) by ramming through the front window of the dealership. They soon find themselves engaging in a high speed chase across town with the police in hot pursuit. 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks & Young Buck all rap their verses separately in a giant car garage with models washing the cars as a backdrop. Written on a wall behind them is a list of other cars they are targeting, which is only visible by blacklight. 50's verse takes place in the garage and in alleyway. Bank's verse is featured while he sits in a room with money piled everywhere, including a dryer that has money tumbling inside it (a common method of authentically distressing counterfeit money). Buck's verse takes place while he sits in a room filled with money that he's counting, as well as in a night-time street scene with a car carrier. At the end of the video the police drive into an alley and shine blacklights on the wall, only to find 'Free Yayo' written on the wall instead of the list of cars. Mr. Porter has a cameo in the video. The music video on YouTube has received over 40 million views as of May 2024. [4]

Chart positions

Weekly charts

Chart (2003–04)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA) [5] 32
Australian Urban (ARIA) [6] 11
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40) [7] 72
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders) [8] 41
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia) [9] 5
France (SNEP) [10] 63
Germany (GfK) [11] 39
Netherlands (Single Top 100) [12] 71
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) [13] 13
Scotland (OCC) [14] 32
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) [15] 19
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC) [16] 6
UK Singles (OCC) [17] 25
US Billboard Hot 100 [18] 13
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [19] 7
US Hot Rap Songs ( Billboard ) [20] 5

Year-end charts

Chart (2004)Position
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) [21] 97
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) [22] 66

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">In da Club</span> 2003 single by 50 Cent

"In da Club" is a song by American rapper 50 Cent from his debut studio album Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2003). Written by 50 Cent alongside producers Dr. Dre and Mike Elizondo, the song, which uses an unconventional off-beat rhythm, was released on January 7, 2003, as the album's lead single and peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming 50 Cent's first number-one single.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">P.I.M.P.</span> 2003 single by 50 Cent

"P.I.M.P." is a song recorded by American rapper 50 Cent for his debut studio album Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2003). It features production from Mr. Porter of D12 and was mixed by Dr. Dre. The song was released as the third single from Get Rich or Die Tryin' alongside its remix, featuring American rappers Snoop Dogg, Lloyd Banks and Young Buck, on June 24, 2003, by Interscope Records, Shady Records and Aftermath Entertainment.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hate It or Love It</span> 2005 single by the Game

"Hate It or Love It" is a song by American rapper the Game featuring fellow American rapper 50 Cent. It was released as the third single from the former's debut studio album The Documentary (2005). The song was produced by Cool & Dre with additional production from Dr. Dre. The song features a music sample of "Rubber Band" by the Trammps from their album The Legendary Zing Album (1975).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">21 Questions</span> 2003 single by 50 Cent

"21 Questions" is a song by American rapper 50 Cent featuring American singer Nate Dogg. Released in March 2003 through Interscope Records, Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment, Eminem's Shady Records, and 50 Cent's own G-Unit Records as the second single from 50 Cent's debut studio album Get Rich or Die Tryin', it differs from his previous singles and most of the songs on the album by being an R&B-influenced love song, largely themed around a series of questions pertaining to a relationship between 50 Cent and an unnamed girlfriend, and contains elements of Barry White's 1978 song "It's Only Love Doing Its Thing".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Outta Control (50 Cent song)</span> 2005 single by 50 Cent featuring Mobb Deep

"Outta Control" is a song by American rapper 50 Cent, recorded for his second studio album, The Massacre (2005). The song was produced by Dr. Dre and Mike Elizondo. A remixed version of the song was released as the fourth and final single from The Massacre, although it is only included on the re-released version and replaces the original version. The remix is also produced by Dr. Dre and Elizondo and features a guest appearance from hip-hop group Mobb Deep. It also appears as a bonus track on Mobb Deep's seventh studio album Blood Money (2006).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">So Seductive</span> 2005 single by Tony Yayo featuring 50 Cent

"So Seductive" is a song by Tony Yayo as the first single from his debut album Thoughts of a Predicate Felon (2005), it features guest vocals from 50 Cent, and was produced by Punch, who helped write the song along with Tony Yayo and 50 Cent. Released following a highly publicized campaign by G-Unit, to release Tony Yayo from prison prior to the song's release, "So Seductive" is an uptempo "club banger" containing elements of string instruments and a repetitive bassline in its instrumentation. The song received little promotion from Tony Yayo at the time of its release, as he was still under house arrest following the end of his prison sentence, although he has since performed the song during various live performances.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">G-Unit discography</span>

The discography of G-Unit, an American hip hop group, consists of two studio albums, two extended plays (EP), one soundtrack album, 43 mixtapes and 10 singles. Music videos and collaborations are also included.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Touch It (Busta Rhymes song)</span> 2005 song by Busta Rhymes

"Touch It" is a song by American rapper Busta Rhymes. Released on December 13, 2005, it was the first single from Rhymes' Aftermath/Interscope debut, The Big Bang. The song reached number one in New Zealand, and number six in the United Kingdom. The song features a minimalistic beat provided by Swizz Beatz, and a sample from the song "Technologic" by electronic duo Daft Punk. "Touch It" in turn was incorporated into Daft Punk's live album, Alive 2007.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">On Fire (Lloyd Banks song)</span> 2004 single by Lloyd Banks

"On Fire" is the debut single from Lloyd Banks' debut album, The Hunger for More, released through Interscope Records and 50 Cent's G-Unit Records. It quickly became a nationwide hit and cemented Lloyd Banks' name in the hip hop scene. The single peaked inside the top ten in the U.S., reaching #8. The song samples "The Champ", performed by The Mohawks.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Light (Common song)</span> 2000 single by Common

"The Light" is the second single from Common's 2000 album Like Water for Chocolate. It was produced by Jay Dee and features keyboards performed by James Poyser. It samples "Open Your Eyes" as performed by Bobby Caldwell and the drums from "You're Gettin' a Little Too Smart" by the Detroit Emeralds. Framed as a love letter, it is a confession of Common's love for a woman – specifically, his girlfriend at the time, Erykah Badu.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Straight to the Bank</span> 2007 single by 50 Cent

"Straight to the Bank" is the second single from 50 Cent's third album, Curtis. The song is produced by Ty Fyffe, with additional production from Dr. Dre. Tony Yayo contributes with a laughing effect in the chorus. This stuttered laughing effect was then later copied by Lupe Fiasco on his song, The Coolest, from Lupe Fiasco's The Cool.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Poppin' Them Thangs</span> 2003 single by G-Unit

"Poppin' Them Thangs" is a song recorded by G-Unit and produced by Dr. Dre and Scott Storch. It was released in November 2003 through Interscope Records and 50 Cent's G-Unit Records as the second single from their debut album, Beg for Mercy. The first verse of the song is rapped by 50 Cent, followed by Lloyd Banks, and the final verse is rapped by Young Buck.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wanna Get to Know You</span> 2004 single by G-Unit featuring Joe

"Wanna Get to Know You" is a song recorded by G-Unit. It was released in January 2004 through Interscope Records and 50 Cent's G-Unit Records as the third single from their 2003 debut album, Beg for Mercy.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mrs. Officer</span> 2008 single by Lil Wayne and Bobby V

"Mrs. Officer" is the fourth single from Lil Wayne's album Tha Carter III. Its lyrics explore the tension between criminal suspects and police officers by portraying a relationship between Lil Wayne and a female police officer; it goes so far as to reference the famous N.W.A rap song "Fuck tha Police". The song features Bobby Valentino and Kidd Kidd, and is produced by Deezle. The Music video officially debuted on September 9, 2008 It was ranked the No. 25 Hip-Hop song of 2008 by MTV.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Down on Me (Jeremih song)</span> 2010 single by Jeremih featuring 50 Cent

"Down on Me" is a song by American singer Jeremih, produced by Mick Schultz and Keith James, and mixed by mix engineer Ken Lewis. The song features rapper 50 Cent, and is the second single off his second album All About You. The song was released to US radio stations on October 12, 2010 by Def Jam.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Start It Up (song)</span> 2010 single by Lloyd Banks featuring Kanye West, Fabolous, Swizz Beatz and Ryan Leslie

"Start It Up" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Lloyd Banks, released on November 2, 2010 as the third single from his third studio album H.F.M. 2 . The song, which features vocals from fellow American rappers Swizz Beatz, Kanye West, Ryan Leslie and Fabolous, was produced by American music producer Cardiak.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">My Life (50 Cent song)</span> 2012 single by 50 Cent featuring Eminem and Adam Levine

"My Life" is a song by American rapper 50 Cent featuring fellow American rapper Eminem and American singer Adam Levine of Maroon 5. It was originally released as the second official single of 50 Cent's scrapped studio album Street King Immortal, but was later removed from the project. The single was produced by American music producer Symbolyc One. The song premiered on American radio station Hot 97, and was made available for digital download on iTunes Store on November 26, 2012.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Major Distribution (50 Cent song)</span> Single by 50 Cent featuring Snoop Dogg and Young Jeezy

"Major Distribution" is a song by American hip hop recording artist 50 Cent. It was originally released as a single in promotion for his abandoned sixth studio album Street King Immortal. The song premiered on December 20, 2012, on New York City radio station Hot 97 with DJ Enuff. The song, produced by Soul Professa, features fellow American rappers Snoop Dogg and Young Jeezy. It was made available for purchase on February 5, 2013.

"The Woo" is a song by American rapper Pop Smoke featuring fellow American rappers 50 Cent and Roddy Ricch, from the former of the three's posthumous debut studio album, Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon (2020) as well as the EP For The Night (2020). The song was released as the second single from the album on July 10, 2020, by Victor Victor Worldwide and Republic Records. It was written by the artists alongside producer 808Melo, co-producers Rxcksta and JW Lucas, and Jess Jackson, who is also credited as an additional producer alongside 1801 Records, Billy J, DJ Drewski, Jer-Z, K. Mack, and Ray Lennon.

<i>Noughty by Nature</i> 2022 mixtape by Digga D

Noughty by Nature is the third commercial mixtape by British rapper Digga D. It was released on 15 April 2022 by CGM. It features guest appearances from Still Brickin', Rack5, Dodgy, Horrid1, AJ Tracey, and Maverick Sabre, and American rappers B-Lovee, Moneybagg Yo, and Hotboii. The extended edition adds a further guest appearance from Arrdee. The mixtape debuted atop the UK Albums Chart, becoming Digga D's first number-one album.

References

  1. ↑ Stunt 101 and other G-Unit songs. Yahoo. Accessed August 24, 2007.
  2. ↑ King, Tyrese (January 28, 2022). "Digga D x Still Brickin' - Pump 101 [Video]". The Pit London. Retrieved April 2, 2022. The rapper hailing from Ladbroke Grove brings the UK sound to a 50 Cent and G-Unit sampled track 'Stunt 101'
  3. ↑ "Digga D - Full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company . Retrieved April 2, 2022.
  4. ↑ G-Unit - Stunt 101.YouTube
  5. ↑ "G-Unit – Stunt 101". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
  6. ↑ "Issue 727" ARIA Top 40 Urban Singles. National Library of Australia. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
  7. ↑ "G-Unit – Stunt 101" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40.
  8. ↑ "G-Unit – Stunt 101" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
  9. ↑ "G-Unit – Stunt 101" (in French). Ultratip.
  10. ↑ "G-Unit – Stunt 101" (in French). Les classement single.
  11. ↑ "G-Unit – Stunt 101" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts.
  12. ↑ "G-Unit – Stunt 101" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
  13. ↑ "G-Unit – Stunt 101". Top 40 Singles.
  14. ↑ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  15. ↑ "G-Unit – Stunt 101". Swiss Singles Chart.
  16. ↑ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
  17. ↑ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  18. ↑ "G-Unit Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
  19. ↑ "G-Unit Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
  20. ↑ "G-Unit Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
  21. ↑ "Schweizer Jahreshitparade 2004". hitparade.ch. Retrieved February 14, 2020.
  22. ↑ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2004". Billboard. Retrieved February 14, 2020.


Nuvola apps kscd.svg

This 2000s hip hop song-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

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.