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| Single by Bow Wow featuring Lil Wayne | ||||
| Released | October 14, 2011 | |||
| Length | 4:52 | |||
| Label | Cash Money | |||
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"Sweat" is a song by American rapper Bow Wow featuring American rapper Lil Wayne,released on October 14,2011. Produced by Maejor and Detail,it was planned to be a promotional single from Bow Wow's then-titled album Underrated,but remained a single when the album was canceled.
Earmilk gave a favorable review of the song,writing "they make for a dope sound. Lil Wayne always brings a fire beat and this is no different as he and Bow Wow go off and create a smooth banger." [1]
A behind-the-scenes clip shot by Derick G. and images of the video shoot were released in November 2011, [2] [3] before the official music video was released on January 31,2012. [4] It shows Bow Wow wearing a spiked leather face mask,accompanied by leather and chain-clad models, [2] and rides in a Bugatti. [4] Lil Wayne is seen wearing a T-shirt reading "Weirdo",shorts and Vans,and holds a skateboard. [2] [3] Rapper Birdman makes a cameo,appearing alongside the artists. In the clip,Bow Wow's female co-star takes a guitar and smashes his plaques. Bow Wow explained the plaques resemble his old albums and their destruction represents a "new beginning" since he signed to Young Money Entertainment. [3] [4]
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Hot 100 [5] | 48 |
| US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [6] | 4 |
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