I'm a Boss (song)

"I'm a Boss" is a hip hop song by American rapper Meek Mill, released on May 17, 2011, as the fifth single from the Maybach Music Group compilation album, Self Made Vol. 1. The song is also included on Meek Mill's mixtape, Dreamchasers. The song features MMG label boss and fellow rapper Rick Ross and was produced by Jahlil Beats.[1] An instrumental version was featured on the soundtrack of NBA 2K13.

For the Chinese television program, see I'm a Boss.
"I'm a Boss"
Single by Meek Mill featuring Rick Ross
from the album Self Made Vol. 1 and Dreamchasers
ReleasedMay 17, 2011
Recorded2010
Genre
Length4:11
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Jahlil Beats
Meek Mill singles chronology
"Tupac Back"
(2011)		 "I'm a Boss"
(2011)		 "So Sophisticated"
(2012)
DJ Khaled singles chronology
"Legendary"
(2011)		 "I'm a Boss (remix)"
(2011)		 "Take It to the Head"
(2012)
Lil Wayne singles chronology
"Mirror"
(2011)		 "I'm a Boss (remix)"
(2011)		 "The Motto"
(2011)
Birdman singles chronology
"Y.U. Mad"
(2011)		 "I'm a Boss (remix)"
(2011)		 "Born Stunna"
(2012)
Music video
"Ima Boss" on YouTube
Cover of the official remix

Music video

The music video was released on August 31, 2011, and was directed by Benny Boom.[2] Ace Hood, Young Chris and Wale make cameo appearances.

Remix

On November 9, 2011, the official remix was released featuring T.I., Birdman, Lil Wayne, DJ Khaled, Rick Ross and Swizz Beatz. The song has peaked at #51 on the Billboard Hot 100.[3]

Track listing
Digital single
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Ima Boss" (featuring Rick Ross)Robert Williams, William Roberts II, Orlando TuckerJahlil Beats4:11

Charts

Weekly charts
Chart (2011) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[4] 51
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[5] 16
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[6] 14

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[7] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. New Video: Meek Mill Ft. Rick Ross – Ima Boss. Urban Islandz (2011-05-17). Retrieved on 2011-12-23.
  2. "Ima Boss | Meek Mill | Music Video". MTV Networks. Retrieved July 10, 2012.
  3. "Meek Mill Album & Song Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved July 12, 2012.
  4. "Meek Mill Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  5. "Meek Mill Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
  6. "Meek Mill Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard.
  7. "American single certifications – Meek Mill – Ima Boss". Recording Industry Association of America.


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