"Turn It Up" | ||||
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Single by Chamillionaire featuring Lil' Flip | ||||
from the album The Sound of Revenge | ||||
Released | September 3, 2005 | |||
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Length | 4:34 | |||
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Producer(s) | Scott Storch | |||
Chamillionaire singles chronology | ||||
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"Turn It Up" is the 2005 debut single of Chamillionaire, featuring Lil' Flip. It was produced by Scott Storch. "Turn It Up" was the first single from Chamillionaire's major label debut album, The Sound of Revenge . The music video is filmed in Houston, and features cameo appearances by Crooked I, Mannie Fresh and Chamillionaire's brother Rasaq. Lil' Flip is noticed wearing a "Free Cassidy" shirt in the video, showing his support for Cassidy while he was in jail for attempted murder. This hip hop song peaked at number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100. [1]
A remix of the song which features Lil' O, HAWK and E.S.G. is featured on It's Going Down 3, a mixtape hosted by Chamillionaire with production by CHOPS and on The Sound of Revenge bonus disc.
The lyric from the song; "Check out my track record, they say Imma track Wrecka" has been sampled by British rapper Sir-B (Imperial Squad) for the grime song "Track Wrecka" released in 2007 via Channel U. [2]
Chart (2005-2006) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot 100 [3] | 41 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [4] | 31 |
US Hot Rap Songs ( Billboard ) [5] | 9 |
US Rhythmic ( Billboard ) [6] | 8 |
Hakeem Temidayo Seriki, better known by his stage name Chamillionaire, is an American rapper. He began his career with locally-tailored releases in the early 2000s, and signed with Houston's Paid in Full Entertainment to release the collaborative album Get Ya Mind Correct (2002) with labelmate and hometown native Paul Wall. He signed with Universal Records in 2005 and released his debut studio album, The Sound of Revenge in November of that year to commercial success. It was supported by the singles "Ridin'" —which peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100 and won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group—and "Turn It Up". His second album, Ultimate Victory (2007) was met with continued success; it became notable for its lack of profanity and lead single "Hip Hop Police" —as well as its accompanying music video. His pop rap 2009 single, "Good Morning" peaked within the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 was intended to lead his third album Venom, which was ultimately never released.
The Sound of Revenge is the debut studio album by American rapper Chamillionaire. It was released on November 22, 2005, by Chamillitary Entertainment and Universal Records. The album features guest appearances from Lil' Flip, Lil Wayne, Rasaq, Natalie Alvarado, Krayzie Bone, Bun B, Scarface, Billy Cook, Killer Mike, and Pastor Troy, with its production on the album was handled by Scott Storch, Mannie Fresh, Play-N-Skillz, Cool, and Dre, among others.
Trill is the debut solo studio album by American rapper Bun B. It was released on October 18, 2005, through Rap-A-Lot Records. Recording sessions took place at Studio 7303 in Houston and at PatchWerk Recording Studios and Stankonia Studios in Atlanta. Production was handled by Mr. Lee, Mannie Fresh, Salih Williams, Bigg Tyme, Cory Mo, Jazze Pha, John Bido, KLC, Lil Jon, Maejor, Mike Dean, Mr. Collipark, Sean Wee, Trey Songz and Travis Barker. It features guest appearances from Lil' Keke, Mike Jones, Young Jeezy, Z-Ro, Aztek, Birdman, Chamillionaire, Jay-Z, Jazze Pha, J. Prince, Juvenile, Lil' Flip, Ludacris, Mannie Fresh, Mddl Fngz, Paul Wall, Pimp C, Scarface, Slim Thug, T.I., Too $hort, Trey Songz, Ying-Yang Twins and Skinhead Rob.
"Ridin" is a song by American rapper Chamillionaire featuring fellow American rapper Krayzie Bone of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, released on November 12, 2005, as the second single from his debut studio album The Sound of Revenge (2005). Produced by hip hop producers Play-N-Skillz, the song's lyrics discuss racial profiling and police brutality, in addition to the stereotyping of African Americans driving a vehicle with drugs and other contraband on the inside.
"Zoom" is a single from American rapper Lil Boosie. It is the first single from his album, Bad Azz. The song features Yung Joc, and is written by J. "Mouse" Allen, J. Robinson, and T. Hatch. The single debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 78 after spending several weeks under the top 100. It peaked at number 25 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and 14 on the Hot Rap Tracks chart. The video had heavy rotation on BET and had been on 106 & Park peaking at number 1 on the top 10 chart. The video featured Yung Joc's dance "The Joc-In".
"Still Tippin" is the debut single by American rapper Mike Jones, released in 2004 as his debut and lead single from his album Who Is Mike Jones? (2005). Prior to this, it was also used as a single to promote Swisha House's compilation album, The Day Hell Broke Loose 2 (2003). The song features vocals from rappers Slim Thug and Paul Wall, the latter in his first single appearance.
"King Kong" is the second single from the album Jibbs Featuring Jibbs by American rapper Jibbs. The song features fellow hip hop artist Chamillionaire. It is written by Javon Campbell, Derryl Howard, Bradford Ray, Orlando Watson, and Maurice Wilson. The song failed to duplicate the success of "Chain Hang Low", peaking at number 54 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 32 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
"Money in the Bank" is a hip hop single from Lil Scrappy's debut album Bred 2 Die Born 2 Live, featuring Young Buck. The video has cameo appearances including Lil Jon, Lloyd Banks, Chamillionaire, Project Pat, Spider Loc, T-Pain, David Banner, Nick Cannon, All Star Cashville Prince, Diamond, Princess of Crime Mob, Young Hot Rod, Katt Williams and Ike Dirty.
"I'm Throwed" is the second single from Paul Wall's album, Get Money, Stay True. The song was released in late March 2007, nearly a week before the release of the album. The song is produced by and features Jermaine Dupri. Dupri uses the sounds from a Theremin as a part of the loop in the song. A music video was shot and released, featuring appearances by TV Johnny and Paul Wall's Son, William "Fat Pat" Slayton. In the issue dated April 28, 2007, the single debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 94, eventually peaking at number 87.
This is the discography of Chamillionaire, an American rapper.
"Party Like a Rockstar" is a song by American hip-hop group Shop Boyz. It was released as their commercial debut single and also served as the lead single from their debut album Rockstar Mentality (2007). It reached huge success during mid-2007, namely in the United States, peaking in the top five of the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, Hot Rap Tracks, and Hot 100 charts. The song was nominated for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 50th Grammy Awards.
"I Get Money" is the third single from 50 Cent's third album, Curtis. This song was #14 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2007. The song peaked at #20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified Gold by the RIAA.
"Girls Around the World" is a song by American recording artist Lloyd. The song features rapper Lil Wayne and was written by Lloyd and Lil Wayne, along with Eric Barrier and William Griffin. The song was produced by his production team, Big Reese and Jasper Cameron, who also produced his breakthrough hit, "You", which also featured Lil Wayne. The song served as the lead single for Lloyd's third studio album Lessons in Love. "Girls Around the World" received positive to mixed reviews from critics, some of whom noted it as generic, and others named it as a top track from the album. It reached No. 64 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 13 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The song samples the drum break from "Ashley's Roachclip" by the Soul Searchers, as well as interpolating Rakim's verse in "Paid in Full" by hip hop duo Eric B. & Rakim.
"Foolish" is the third single from rapper Shawty Lo's debut album Units in the City. The song was officially released and added on iTunes on June 17, 2008.
"I'm a Hustla" is a song by American rapper Cassidy released in the United States on February 28, 2005, as the lead single from his second studio album I'm a Hustla (2005). The song, which was produced by American musician Swizz Beatz, contains a sample from "Dirt off Your Shoulder" as performed by American rapper Jay-Z. The song reached number 34 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
"Ain't I" is a song by American rapper Yung L.A., released as his debut single on November 25, 2008 via Grand Hustle and Interscope Records. The song was intended to be the lead single from his then-debut album Futuristic Leland, which was later shelved. The song, produced by B Franks, features guest appearances from his then-mentor Young Dro and Grand Hustle label-boss T.I., after the two remixed the song to release it commercially. Upon its release, the song reached number 47 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, on March 28, 2009. The single is a remix of the original version, which features Grand Hustle label-mate Big Kuntry King. "Ain't I" was nominated for "Best Collaboration" at the BET Awards.
"Roger That" is a hip hop song by rap group Young Money Entertainment released as the third single from their debut collaboration album We Are Young Money. Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, and Tyga rap on this song. The video was released on March 1, 2010, alongside "Girl I Got You".
"Fire Flame" is a song by American rapper Birdman. The song features a guest appearance from fellow rapper Lil Wayne, who was not originally intended to appear on the song: however, his vocals were added following his release from prison. The rappers wrote the song, along with record producers Mr. Beatz and Kill Will, who also handled the song's production.
"John" is a song by American rapper Lil Wayne, and the second single from his album Tha Carter IV. The song features rapper Rick Ross, and it peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100. "John" was released on March 24, 2011, on iTunes. The song uses the hook from Rick Ross' song "I'm Not a Star" from his album Teflon Don. The song title is a reference to English musician John Lennon. Lil Wayne performed the song at 2011's MTV Video Music Awards to the riff of Black Sabbath song, Iron Man.
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