Fireball (Willow Smith song)

"Fireball" is a song by American singer Willow featuring Trinidadian-born rapper Nicki Minaj. Produced by Stoopid Boots, it was released on October 6, 2011.[3]

"Fireball"
Single by Willow featuring Nicki Minaj
ReleasedOctober 6, 2011 (2011-10-06)[1]
Recorded2011
Genre
Length4:08
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Stoopid Boots[2]
Willow Smith singles chronology
"21st Century Girl"
(2011)		 "Fireball"
(2011)		 "F Q-C #7"
(2015)
Nicki Minaj singles chronology
"Y.U. Mad"
(2011)		 "Fireball"
(2011)		 "You the Boss"
(2011)

Background and release

The song premiered on October 4, 2011 on Hot 97's Angie Martinez Show.[2] It was released on iTunes two days later and was released to U.S. urban radio on October 18, 2011.[4] In the song, Minaj says: "Ok, I'm the street fighter, call me Chun-Li" making a reference to the character Chun-Li from the video game franchise Street Fighter and for who she ironically released a song of the same name as the character in 2018.[5]

Live performances

Willow performed the song on the U.S. edition of The X-Factor on November 10, 2011.[6]

Music video

The music video for the song was released on December 9, 2011 and features Smith singing the song around the city streets constantly stating that she is the "Fireball" of the party and she is eventually joined by Minaj.[7]

Charts
Chart (2011) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[8] 58

Awards and nominations

The song was nominated for the BTM Award (Best Teen Music) at the MP3 Music Awards in 2012.[9]

Year Awards Ceremony Category Result
2012
 MP3 Music Awards Best Teen Music Nominated

References
  1. Fireball (feat. Nicki Minaj) - Single
  2. Willow Smith Returns With 'Fireball' Feat. Nicki Minaj: Listen
  3. Willow Smith collaborates with Nicki Minaj on new single, 'Fireball': Album to be released this year
  4. Nicki Minaj Gave Willow Smith a Verse
  5. A Q&A ON NICKI MINAJ'S 'CHUN-LI'
  6. Willow Smith Brings the Heat to X Factor US, Performs ‘FireBall’
  7. Willow Smith & Nicki Minaj Team Up for 'Fireball'
  8. "Willow Feat. Nicki Minaj – Fireball" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 31 December 2011.
  9. MP3 Music Awards 2012 nominations


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