"No Games" | ||||
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Single by Rick Ross featuring Future | ||||
Released | September 6, 2013 | |||
Recorded | 2013 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 3:53 | |||
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Producer(s) | J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League | |||
Rick Ross singles chronology | ||||
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Future singles chronology | ||||
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"No Games" is a hip-hop song by American rapper Rick Ross, featuring vocals from American rapper Future. It was released as the second promotional single for his sixth studio album, Mastermind on September 6, 2013, when it was serviced to mainstream urban radio. The song was produced by frequent collaborators producers J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League.
On September 5, 2013, the track was uploaded on Def Jam's YouTube channel. [1] The next day it was serviced to mainstream urban radio as a single. [2] The song became available for digital download on September 30, 2013. [3]
The music video for "No Games" was filmed on October 10, 2013. This video was directed by Colin Tilley, visual effects were created by GloriaFX. [4] On November 3, 2013, the music video was released. [5]
On December 3, 2013, the official remix to "No Games" was released, it featured Future, and Maybach Music Group artists Meek Mill and Wale. [6]
Chart (2013) | Peak position |
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US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles ( Billboard ) [7] | 19 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [8] | 50 |
Country | Date | Format | Label |
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United States | September 6, 2013 [2] | Mainstream urban radio | Maybach Music Group, Def Jam Recordings |
September 24, 2013 [9] | Urban contemporary radio | ||
September 30, 2013 [3] | Digital download | ||
October 22, 2013 [10] | Rhythmic contemporary radio |
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