"She Will" is a song by American rapper Lil Wayne, released as the fourth single from his ninth studio album, Tha Carter IV. The song features Canadian rapper Drake. It was released as a digital download and has been added to rhythmic radio stations on August 16, 2011 in the U.S.[1][2] It was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America for sales exceeding 1,000,000 copies on October 28, 2011.[3]
Background[edit]
On August 7, 2011, a video of a recording session of the song was released with Lil Wayne previewing his verse to Drake on Skype. It was directed by DJ Scoob Doo and later on was showcased on MTV News.[4] The song previously was to be titled "Maybe She Will",[5] and originally featured a verse from Rick Ross, however it did not make the final cut.[6]
Critical Reception[edit]
"She Will" receive mostly positive reviews and was described as a highlight from Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter IV." Lil Wayne's lyrical performance was complimented, but many critics praised Drake's chorus on the song.
Chart performance[edit]
On August 18, 2011, It debuted on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart at #48 and eventually ascended to #1.[7] In its first week, it sold 255,000 digital copies, debuting at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. This made it the highest charting single from the album thus far, as well as Wayne's second highest charting song as a lead artist, behind "Lollipop" The song also topped the Digital songs chart on the week of September 3rd selling 255,000 digital sales. It was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America for sales of 3,450,000 meaning selling over 3 million copiess on October 28, 2011.[8][9]
Remixes[edit]
There are two official remixes. The first features a third verse from Rick Ross. It is the original version of the song.[6] The second remix features a verse from T.I. replacing the first verse, along with new ad-libs from Lil Wayne.[13][
Track listing[edit]
- Digital single[1]
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References[edit]
- ^ a b c "She Will (feat. Drake) – Single – United States". iTunes. Apple, Inc. Retrieved August 16, 2011.
- ^ a b "CHR archive 8/16 Rhythm Crossover". FMQB. Retrieved August 16, 2011.
- ^ "RIAA - Recording Industry Association of America". Recording Industry Association of America.
- ^ "Lil Wayne To Drop 'She Will,' Drake Looks On". MTV News. August 8, 2011. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
- ^ "T-Minus Talks Nicki Minaj's "Moment 4 Life," Drake's "Take Care," and Nathan Diaz"Tha Carter IV"". Complex. Retrieved 2011-01-05.
- ^ a b c "New Music: Lil Wayne Ft. Drake x Rick Ross “She Will” (Original)". Rap Radar. Retrieved August 13, 2011.
- ^ "R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Week of August 27, 2011 (Biggest Jump)". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved August 18, 2011.
- ^ "Lil Wayne's 'She Will' Feat. Drake Debuts at No. 1 on Digital Songs; Jay-Z & Kanye Top Billboard 200 Again". billboard.biz. Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 24 August, 2011.
- ^ "Lil Wayne Logs Hot 100's Biggest Bow, Katy Perry Still No. 1". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved August 24, 2011.
- ^ "New Music: Busta Rhymes “She Will (Remix)”". Rap Radar. Retrieved August 15, 2011.
- ^ "New Music: Trey Songz “She Will (Triggamix)”". Rap Radar. Retrieved August 15, 2011.
- ^ "Young Jeezy's "She Will Rmx"". HipHopDX. Retrieved October 25, 2011.
- ^ a b "Lil Wayne Ft. Drake & T.I. - She Will (Remix)". The Source. Retrieved November 9, 2011.
- ^ "Trae Tha Truth – She Will (Remix)". Nah Right. Retrieved October 3, 2011.
- ^ "It's Real (Lil' Wayne - She Will U.K. Refix)". Bandcamp. Retrieved 11 November, 2011.
- ^ "Slaughterhouse "She Will Remix"". 2 Dope Boyz. Retrieved February 22, 2012.
- ^ "Slaughterhouse "She Will Remix"". 2 Dope Boyz. Retrieved February 22, 2012.
- ^ "Slaughterhouse "She Will Remix"". 2 Dope Boyz. Retrieved February 22, 2012.
- ^ "Lil Wayne Album & Song Chart History" Canadian Hot 100 for Lil Wayne. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 10, 2012.
- ^ "Lescharts.com – Lil Wayne feat. Drake – She Will" (in French). Les classement single. Hung Medien. Retrieved April 10, 2012.
- ^ "Archive Chart" UK R&B Chart. Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 10, 2012.
- ^ "OFFICIAL UK SINGLES TOP 100". The Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 3, 2011.
- ^ "Lil Wayne Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot 100 for Lil Wayne. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 10, 2012.
- ^ "Lil Wayne Album & Song Chart History" Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for Lil Wayne. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 10, 2012.
- ^ "Lil Wayne Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Rap Songs for Lil Wayne. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 10, 2012.
- ^ "2011 Year End Charts – Hot 100 Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 10, 2012.
- ^ "2011 Year End Charts – Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 10, 2012.
- ^ "2011 Year End Charts – Rap Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 10, 2012.
- ^ "American single certifications – Lil Wayne – She Will". Recording Industry Association of America. February 7, 2012. Retrieved April 10, 2012. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH
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