Want It, Need It
| "Want It, Need It" | ||||
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| Single by Plies featuring Ashanti | ||||
| from the album Da REAList | ||||
| Released | March 3, 2009 | |||
| Recorded | 2008 | |||
| Genre | Pop-rap | |||
| Length | 3:50 (Album Version) 4:15 (Radio Edit) | |||
| Label | Big Gates, Slip-n-Slide, Atlantic | |||
| Songwriter(s) | D. Bristol, K. Edmonds, S. Johnson, A. Washington, J. Rotem | |||
| Producer(s) | J.R. Rotem | |||
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| Ashanti singles chronology | ||||
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"Want It, Need It" is a song by American rapper Plies and features R&B singer Ashanti. "Want It" is the second single from his third studio album Da REAList.[1] So far the single has received positive reviews. The single samples "Two Occasions" by The Deele.[2] Plies stated that the track was originally to be a track on his second album Definition of Real, but it didn't make the final cut.
Music video[edit]
The music video was filmed in Atlanta, Georgia and directed by Yolanda Gerald and Plies. BET's Access Granted filmed the behind the scene footage & aired Saturday February 7, 2009. Want It, Need It premiered on Yahoo! on February 7, 2009. "Want It, Need It" debuted on 106 & Park on Monday, February 9 with a special guest appearance by Plies himself. The video also included model/actress Denyce Lawton.[1] The video has peaked at number 5 on iTunes Top Hip Hop Music Videos and number 20 on iTunes top music videos. The video entered BET's 106 & Park countdown on February 23, 2009 at number 10. The song has remained on the countdown for 14 days, peaking at number 2.
Formats and track listings[edit]
These are the formats and track listings of major single releases of "Want It, Need It".
- US Promo CD
(Released: January 5, 2009)
- "Want It, Need It" (Radio edit) – 4:32
- "Want It, Need It" (Main) – 3:50
- "Want It, Need It" (Instrumental) – 3:50
- "Want It, Need It" (Acapella) – 3:50
- "Want It, Need It" (Remix) Ft Rick Ross - 3:39
- Digital download
(Released: February 3, 2009)
- "Want It, Need It" – 3:50
Chart performance[edit]
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 96 |
Personnel[edit]
- Written by D. Bristol, K. Edmonds, S. Johnson, A. Washington, J. Rotem
- Produced by J. R. Rotem
- Format: Airplay, CD single, music download* Lead & Background Vocals by Plies
- Additional Background Vocals by Jamal Jones & Ashanti
- All Programming by Jamal Jones
- Recorded by: Plies & Ashanti
- Label: Atlantic, Big Gates, Slip-n-Slide
Release history[edit]
| Region | Date | Label | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | February 3, 2009 | Atlantic, Big Gates Records | Official release |
| Radio | |||
| Atlantic | Music download |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Plies & Ashanti to Shoot 'Want It, Need It' Video". Rap-Up. 2009-01-08. Retrieved 2009-01-10.
- ^ Reid, Shaheem (2009-01-14). "Plies Talks New Video, 'Emotional' Records". MTV. Retrieved 2009-01-20.