Throw Some D's
"Throw Some D's" is the first single from the self-titled album of rap artist Rich Boy, and his most commercially successful song to date. The single was produced by Butta and Polow da Don (who has a featured credit in the song). The song contains samples from the 1979 song "I Call Your Name" by the R&B group Switch. It has been certified platinum by the RIAA.[1] The song was number 37 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2007.[2]
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| Single by Rich Boy featuring Polow da Don | ||||
| from the album Rich Boy | ||||
| Released | August 15, 2006 | |||
| Recorded | 2006 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 4:23 (Album Version) 3:45 (Radio Edit) | |||
| Label | Interscope | |||
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Music video
The music video was released in October 2006 and was in heavy rotation on BET and MTV, with a cameo made by Keri Hilson.
Remixes
- The official remix was produced by Lil' Jon and it features André 3000, Jim Jones, Nelly, Murphy Lee, and The Game. It is the last track of the album.
- Kanye West released a remix of the song, including a separate interlude off his mixtape Can't Tell Me Nothing: The Official Mixtape. A music video was released via West's website.
- There is also another remix that features Rick Ross, The Game, Lil Wayne & Juelz Santana.
- There is a Rock Version that was remixed by Blink 182 drummer, Travis Barker dubbed as a Travis Barker Remix
- OCDJ made a remix of "Throw Some D's" called "Pls Stp Th Hstl - Pt 1" circa 2007.[3]
Chart performance
The single charted on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number 6 in March 2007. The track saw greater success within the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Tracks charts, peaking at number 3 and 2 respectively.
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References
- "RIAA Certifications Rich Boy".
- "The 100 Best Songs of 2007". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. December 11, 2007. Archived from the original on December 15, 2007. Retrieved December 21, 2007.
- ""Pls Stp Th Hstl - Pt 1" by OCDJ". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-14. Retrieved March 18, 2013.
- "Rich Boy feat. Polow Da Don: Throw Some D's" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
- "Rich Boy Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
- "Rich Boy Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
- "Rich Boy Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
- "Rich Boy Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
- "2007 Year End Charts – Hot 100 Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
- "2007 Year End Charts – Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
- "2007 Year End Charts – Rap Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 11, 2012.