Take It to the Head

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"Take It to the Head"
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Single by DJ Khaled featuring Chris Brown, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne
from the album Kiss the Ring
ReleasedMarch 27, 2012 (2012-03-27)
Genre Hip hop
Length4:24
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
DJ Khaled singles chronology
"IMA BO$ (remix)"
(2011)
"Take It to the Head"
(2012)
"Cold"
(2012)
Chris Brown singles chronology
"Right by My Side"
(2012)
"Take It to the Head"
(2012)
"Sweet Love"
(2012)

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [17] Gold500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

List of release dates, record label and format details
CountryDateFormatLabel
United StatesApril 3, 2012 [3] Digital download We the Best, Terror Squad, Cash Money, Universal Motown
March 26, 2012 [18] Rhythmic radio

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