We Be Burnin'

Last updated

"We Be Burnin'"
Webeburnin.jpg
Single by Sean Paul
from the album The Trinity
B-side "Bounce It Right There"
Released22 August 2005 (2005-08-22)
Genre Dancehall [1]
Length3:35
Label Atlantic, VP
Songwriter(s) Cezar Cunningham, Sean Paul Henriques, Steven Marsden, Delano Thomas, Michael "Factor" Jarrett, Craig Serani Marsh
Producer(s) Renaissance Crew Productions
Sean Paul singles chronology
"I'm Still in Love with You"
(2004)		"We Be Burnin'"
(2005)		"Ever Blazin'"
(2005)

"We Be Burnin'" is the first single from Jamaican musician Sean Paul's third studio album, The Trinity (2005). It achieved success worldwide, becoming a top-10 hit on at least 10 national music charts, including those of Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Contents

Background and release

"We Be Burnin'" was released as the first single from The Trinity on 22 August 2005 in the US and on 12 September 2005 in the UK. In the US, the single peaked inside the Billboard Hot 100 at number six, and in the UK, the single peaked at number two. The single became his biggest solo hit in the UK, beating the number-three peak of "Like Glue" in 2003 and spending just under five months inside the UK top 75. It was the biggest hit from the album in the UK; however, it was "Temperature" that was the biggest hit from the album in the US.[ citation needed ]

The original version, sometimes denoted by the title being followed by "Legalize It", features prominent themes of marijuana use, referencing "trees", "weed" and "herb" several times and smoking it for "meditation". Another radio-friendly version was released with the title being followed by "Recognize It", which changed all drug-related lyrics to ones concerning women.[ citation needed ]

Although the lyrics are different, Tami Chynn's single "Hyperventilating" as well as Capleton's "Or Wah" from the album Reign of Fire utilize the same riddim as Sean Paul's "We Be Burnin'", since both use the riddim "Stepz".[ citation needed ]

Music video

The video was shot in Southern California deserts by Jessy Terrero, With the support of the creative direction of AVA (Alien Visions, Anamorphic) A Quintanilla, Director showing dancers accompanying Paul, and two girls in an overheated Hummer H2. Sean Paul is seen dancing with three other girls in front of highly modified trucks.

Track listings

Charts

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada) [53] Gold10,000*
Denmark (IFPI Danmark) [54] Gold4,000^
Germany (BVMI) [55] Gold150,000^
Japan (RIAJ) [56] Gold100,000*
United Kingdom (BPI) [57] Gold400,000‡
United States (RIAA) [58] Platinum1,000,000‡
Ringtone
United States (RIAA) [59] Gold500,000*

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)Ref(s).
United States22 August 2005 Rhythmic contemporary radio [60]
United Kingdom12 September 2005
 [61] [62]
United States19 September 2005 Contemporary hit radio [63]
Australia3 October 2005CD [64]

References

  1. ↑ Billboard Staff (15 April 2025). "The 100 Best Songs of 2005: Staff Picks". Billboard . Retrieved 1 June 2025. ..."Burnin" — one of several solo dancehall smashes from Paul during this era...
  2. ↑ We Be Burnin' (US 12-inch single vinyl disc). Sean Paul. Atlantic Records, VP Records. 2005. 0-93770.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  3. ↑ We Be Burnin' (UK CD1 liner notes). Sean Paul. Atlantic Records, VP Records. 2005. AT0218CD, 7567 93928 2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  4. ↑ We Be Burnin' (European CD single liner notes). Sean Paul. Atlantic Records, VP Records. 2005. 7567 93928-5.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  5. ↑ We Be Burnin' (UK CD2 liner notes). Sean Paul. Atlantic Records, VP Records. 2005. AT0218CDX, 7567 93941 2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  6. ↑ We Be Burnin' (UK 12-inch single sleeve). Sean Paul. Atlantic Records, VP Records. 2005. AT 0218 T, 7567-93929-0.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  7. ↑ We Be Burnin' (Australian CD single liner notes). Sean Paul. Atlantic Records, VP Records. 2005. 7567939272.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  8. ↑ "Sean Paul – We Be Burnin'". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  9. ↑ "Issue 832" ARIA Top 40 Urban Singles. National Library of Australia. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  10. ↑ "Sean Paul – We Be Burnin'" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  11. ↑ "Sean Paul – We Be Burnin'" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  12. ↑ "Sean Paul – We Be Burnin'" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  13. ↑ "R&R Canada CHR/Pop Top 30" (PDF). Radio & Records . No. 1632. 11 November 2005. p. 33. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
  14. ↑ "Oficiální Česká Hitparáda – Pro týden 36" (in Czech). ČNS IFPI. Archived from the original on 14 September 2005. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
  15. ↑ "Sean Paul – We Be Burnin'". Tracklisten. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  16. ↑ "Hits of the World – Eurocharts" (PDF). Billboard . Vol. 117, no. 41. 8 October 2005. p. 71. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
  17. ↑ "Sean Paul: We Be Burnin'" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  18. ↑ "Sean Paul – We Be Burnin'" (in French). Le classement de singles. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  19. ↑ "Sean Paul – We Be Burnin'" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  20. ↑ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Rádiós Top 40 játszási lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
  21. ↑ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
  22. ↑ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – We Be Burnin'". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
  23. ↑ "Sean Paul – We Be Burnin'". Top Digital Download. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  24. ↑ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 42, 2005" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  25. ↑ "Sean Paul – We Be Burnin'" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  26. ↑ "Top Radio Hits Russia Weekly Chart: Dec 22, 2005". TopHit . Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  27. ↑ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  28. ↑ "Sean Paul – We Be Burnin'". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  29. ↑ "Sean Paul – We Be Burnin'". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  30. ↑ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  31. ↑ "Sean Paul Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  32. ↑ "Sean Paul Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  33. ↑ "Sean Paul Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  34. ↑ "Sean Paul Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  35. ↑ "Sean Paul Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  36. ↑ "Jahreshitparade Singles 2005" (in German). Retrieved 10 June 2019.
  37. ↑ "Jaaroverzichten 2005" (in Dutch). Ultratop . Retrieved 10 June 2019.
  38. ↑ "Rapports annuels 2005" (in French). Ultratop. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
  39. ↑ "Year End European Hot 100 Singles Chart 2005 01 – 2005 52" (PDF). Billboard. VNU Media. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 October 2012. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  40. ↑ "Top 100 Singles–Jahrescharts 2005" (in German). GfK Entertainment . Retrieved 10 June 2019.
  41. ↑ "Classifiche annuali 2005 FIMI Nielsen, dominano gli artisti italiani" (in Italian). FIMI. Archived from the original on 6 May 2006. Retrieved 15 January 2021.Click on Scarica l'allegato.
  42. ↑ "Top 100–Jaaroverzicht van 2005". Dutch Top 40 . Retrieved 11 December 2019.
  43. ↑ "Jaaroverzichten – Single 2005" (in Dutch). MegaCharts . Retrieved 10 June 2019.
  44. ↑ "Top Radio Hits Russia Annual Chart: 2005". TopHit. Archived from the original on 21 April 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  45. ↑ "Årslista Singlar, 2005" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan . Retrieved 15 January 2021.
  46. ↑ "Schweizer Jahreshitparade 2005" (in German). Retrieved 10 June 2019.
  47. ↑ "End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 – 2005". Official Charts Company . Retrieved 10 June 2019.
  48. ↑ "2005 Urban Top 40" (PDF). Music Week . 14 January 2006. p. 22. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  49. ↑ "Billboard Top 100 – 2005". Billboardtop100of.com. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
  50. ↑ "2005 The Year in Charts: Top Mainstream Top 40 Songs". Billboard Radio Monitor . Vol. 13, no. 50. 16 December 2005. p. 26.
  51. ↑ "2005 The Year in Charts: Top Rhythmic Top 40 Songs". Billboard Radio Monitor. Vol. 13, no. 50. 16 December 2005. p. 34.
  52. ↑ "Billboard Top 100 – 2006". Billboardtop100of.com. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
  53. ↑ "Canadian single certifications – Sean Paul – We Be Burnin". Music Canada.
  54. ↑ "Guld og platin november/december/januar" (in Danish). IFPI Denmark. Archived from the original on 30 January 2015.
  55. ↑ "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (Sean Paul; 'We Be Burnin')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie.
  56. ↑ "Japanese digital single certifications – Sean Paul – We Be Burnin" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan . Retrieved 6 September 2014.Select 2014年1月 on the drop-down menu
  57. ↑ "British single certifications – Sean Paul – We Be Burnin'". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  58. ↑ "American single certifications – Sean Paul – We Be Burnin'". Recording Industry Association of America.
  59. ↑ "American ringtone certifications – Sean Paul – We Be Burnin'". Recording Industry Association of America.
  60. ↑ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1620. 19 August 2005. p. 19. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  61. ↑ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week . 10 September 2005. p. 27.
  62. ↑ "We Be Burnin'". Amazon. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
  63. ↑ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1624. 16 September 2005. p. 27. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  64. ↑ "The ARIA Report: New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 3rd October 2005" (PDF). ARIA. 3 October 2005. p. 29. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 October 2005. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
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.