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==Remix==
==Remix==
The official [[remix]] to "Strange Clouds" was released 12th January 2012 and features fellow Atlanta rappers [[T.I.]] & [[Young Jeezy]]. The remix maintains the original production from Dr. Luke, however B.o.B performs a new verse and a slightly modified chorus,.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://adwiin-music.com/2012/01/13/new-music-b-o-b-strange-clouds-official-remix-feat-t-i-young-jeezy/ | title=New Music: B.o.B. - Strange Clouds [Official Remix] (Feat. T.I. & Young Jeezy) | work=''Adwiin-Music.com'' | accessdate=January 12, 2012}}</ref>
The official [[remix]] to "Strange Clouds" was released 12th January 2012 and features fellow Atlanta rappers [[T.I.]] & [[Young Jeezy]]. The remix maintains the original production from Dr. Luke, however B.o.B performs a new verse and a slightly modified chorus,.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://adwiin-music.com/2012/01/13/new-music-b-o-b-strange-clouds-official-remix-feat-t-i-young-jeezy/ | title=New Music: B.o.B. - Strange Clouds [Official Remix] (Feat. T.I. & Young Jeezy) | work=''Adwiin-Music.com'' | accessdate=January 12, 2012}}</ref>. The official music video for the Official remix to "Strange Clouds" was released on February 1st 2012. [[T.I.]] and [[Young Jeezy]] both make appearances in the video.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://adwiin-music.com/2012/02/01/video-b-o-b-strange-clouds-official-remix-feat-young-jeezy-t-i/ | title=VIDEO: B.o.B. - Strange Clouds [Official Remix] (Feat. Young Jeezy & T.I.) | work=''Adwiin-Music.com'' | accessdate=February 1, 2012}}</ref>


==Charts==
==Charts==

Revision as of 17:10, 1 February 2012

"Strange Clouds"
Song

"Strange Clouds" is a song by American hip hop recording artist B.o.B, it features fellow American rapper Lil Wayne and is produced by Dr. Luke and Cirkut. The song was announced by Atlantic Records to be released on iTunes on September 27, 2011.[1] The song serves as the lead single off his upcoming second studio album of the same name. In its first week, it sold 197,000 digital copies,[2] debuting at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100.[3]

Background

B.o.B performed the song at concert on three different occasions. The first time being in Colorado in late August 2011, then performed the track again in Syracuse, New York on September 13, 2011 and on September 20, 2011 at Tennessee Tech University.[4] On September 23rd, 2011 B.o.B released a trailer through his official website, depicting him in the studio playing the song.[5] The song leaked two days later on September 25th which thus prompted a rush release of the single which was originally scheduled to premiere on October 3rd, 2011.[6] The song was written by Bobby Ray Simmons, Jr., Dwayne Carter, Lukasz Gottwald and Henry Walter and was produced by Dr. Luke and Cirkut. It contains influences of dubstep and electro-hop. The official cover art for the single was released on September 26, 2011 on B.o.B's official website. The cover depicts an open grassy landscape on the bottom portion of the cover and a large open sky with a central mystical entity that resembles a nebula centered in the sky above.[7] Soon after the release of "Strange Clouds" it quickly took the top spot in digital sales on iTunes.[8] B.o.B included the song on his eighth mixtape, E.P.I.C (Every Play Is Crucial).

Music video

The music video, directed by Motion Family, premiered on MTV on December 5th, 2011[9]. Cameo appearances include T.I., Big Kuntry King, 2 Chainz, Playboy Tre & Rich Kid Shawty.

Remix Video

The remix's music video, directed by 1st Impressions, premiered on B.o.B's 2nd YouTube page on January 31, 2012.[10]

Critical reception

Caryn Ganz of Rolling Stone gave the song three out of five stars, saying that "Wayne drops a wink-nudge verse about getting blitzed, but it’s B.o.B who lights up with a charming, tenacious flow."[11]

Remix

The official remix to "Strange Clouds" was released 12th January 2012 and features fellow Atlanta rappers T.I. & Young Jeezy. The remix maintains the original production from Dr. Luke, however B.o.B performs a new verse and a slightly modified chorus,.[12]. The official music video for the Official remix to "Strange Clouds" was released on February 1st 2012. T.I. and Young Jeezy both make appearances in the video.[13]

Charts

On the week of October 10, 2011 the song debuted at number seven on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 making it the "Hot Shot Debut" of the week. In the first week of the song's release it sold 197,000 digital copies debuting at number three on the U.S. Hot Digital Songs. "Strange Clouds" marks his best debut sales week for a single, previously held by the 137,000 launch of "Airplanes" on May 1st, 2010.[14]

Chart positions

Chart (2011-12) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[15] 69
Canada (Canadian Hot 100) 26
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[16] 39
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[17] 47
UK Singles (OCC)[18] 72
US Billboard Hot 100[19] 7
US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[20] 43
US Billboard Rap Songs[21] 16

Release information

Purchasable release

Country Date Format Label Ref
United States September 27, 2011 Digital download Atlantic Records [22]

References

  1. ^ "Twitter: Atlantic Records". Atlantic Records. 2011-09-26. Retrieved 2011-09-26.
  2. ^ http://www.billboard.com/news/j-cole-debuts-at-no-1-on-billboard-200-blink-1005384552.story#/news/j-cole-debuts-at-no-1-on-billboard-200-blink-1005384552.story
  3. ^ http://www.billboard.com/news/j-cole-debuts-at-no-1-on-billboard-200-blink-1005384552.story#/charts/hot-100?order=gainer
  4. ^ "B.o.B Performs New Single 'Strange Clouds' In Syracuse". HipHop-n-more.com. 2011-09-11. Retrieved 2011-09-26.
  5. ^ Strange Clouds ft. Lil Wayne Trailer
  6. ^ "B.o.B. Is Back With Leak Of "Strange Clouds"". About.com. 2011-09-26. Retrieved 2011-09-26.
  7. ^ "Strange Clouds". Bobatl.com. 2011-09-26. Retrieved 2011-09-26.
  8. ^ "B.o.B. Hits #1 at iTunes With "Strange Clouds"". Bill Lamb, About.com. 2011-09-29. Retrieved 2011-09-29.
  9. ^ "VIDEO: B.o.B. - Strange Clouds (Feat. Lil Wayne)". Adwiin-Music.com. Retrieved December 15, 2011. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  10. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cZJLA_z2OU
  11. ^ Ganz, Caryn (12 October 2011). "Song Review, "Strange Clouds"". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 30 October 2011. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  12. ^ "New Music: B.o.B. - Strange Clouds [Official Remix] (Feat. T.I. & Young Jeezy)". Adwiin-Music.com. Retrieved January 12, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  13. ^ "VIDEO: B.o.B. - Strange Clouds [Official Remix] (Feat. Young Jeezy & T.I.)". Adwiin-Music.com. Retrieved February 1, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  14. ^ "J. Cole Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200, Blink-182 Snags No. 2". Billboard, Keith Caulfield, L.A. 2011-10-05. Retrieved 2011-10-07.
  15. ^ "Chartifacts - Week Commencing: 10th October 2011". Australian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original on October 11, 2011. Retrieved October 11, 2011. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  16. ^ "B.o.B – Strange Clouds". Top 40 Singles.
  17. ^ "B.o.B – Strange Clouds". Swiss Singles Chart.
  18. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  19. ^ [1]
  20. ^ http://www.billboard.com/news/j-cole-debuts-at-no-1-on-billboard-200-blink-1005384552.story#/charts/r-b-hip-hop-songs?order=gainer
  21. ^ http://www.billboard.com/column/chartbeat#/column/chartbeat/chart-highlights-lmfao-brings-sexy-to-top-1005551762.story
  22. ^ [2]. iTunes.com. Retrieved September 29, 2011.
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