Grillz

For the dental jewelry, see Grill (jewelry).

"Grillz"
Single by Nelly featuring Paul Wall and Ali & Gipp
from the album Sweatsuit
Released	November 8, 2005
Format	Digital download
Recorded	2005
Genre	Hip hop
Length	4:30
Label	Derrty Ent., Universal
Writer(s)	Cornell Haynes, Jr., Jermaine Mauldin, Ali Jones, Cameron Gipp, LRoc, Paul Slayton, Beyoncé Knowles, Kelendria Rowland, Tenitra Williams, Garrett Hamler, Clifford Harris, Jr., Rich Harrison
Producer	Jermaine Dupri
Certification	Platinum (RIAA)
Nelly singles chronology "Fly Away" (2005) "Grillz" (2005) "Nasty Girl" (2006) Paul Wall singles chronology "Sittin' Sidewayz" (2005) "Grillz" (2005) "They Don't Know" (2005) Ali & Gipp singles chronology "Grillz" (2005) "Go 'Head" (2006)

"Grillz" is a song by American rapper Nelly from his compilation album Sweatsuit. The song features Paul Wall and Ali & Gipp. Brandi Williams also does back-up vocals on the song, but is not officially credited as a featured artist (but does appear in the video). The song was produced by Jermaine Dupri. The song is about grills, cosmetic dental apparatuses. The rapper Big Boi makes a cameo appearance in the music video.

Remixes

There is a remix, featuring Chingo Bling. Another official remix is West Coast remix and it features Diamonique and Lil Rob.

Chart performance

In six weeks, "Grillz" reached the top five of the Billboard Hot 100, and number one in its tenth week (in 2006), becoming Nelly's fourth number one hit. It also became #1 on the Hot Ringtones chart. In the UK, it became his least successful single since "Iz U" charting at only #24. "Grillz" samples "Soldier" by Destiny's Child.

Awards

In 2007 it was Nominated for Best Rap Performance as a Duo or Group at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards, but lost to Ridin' by Chamillionare and Krayzie Bone

Charts

Chart (2005–2006)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)	11
UK Singles Chart	24
US Billboard Hot 100	1

See also

• List of Hot 100 number-one singles of 2006 (U.S.)

External links

• "Grillz" on YouTube