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==Music video==
==Music video==
The music video for the remix version featuring [[Tyga]] was filmed in [[Northern California]] in November 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://twitter.com/#!/Drake/status/139547434719256576|title= Tweet 139547434719256576|publisher=Twitter|date=November 23, 2011}}</ref><ref name="The Motto video">{{cite web|url=http://twitter.com/#!/Tyga/status/141039500175486978|title= Tweet 141039500175486978|publisher=Twitter|date=November 27, 2011}}</ref> The video features cameo appearances by rappers [[E-40]] and [[Mistah F.A.B.]]. Late rapper [[Mac Dre|Mac Dre's]] mother, Wanda Salvatto, also makes an appearance at the beginning of the video.
The music video for the remix version featuring [[Tyga]] was filmed in [[Northern California]] in November 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://twitter.com/#!/Drake/status/139547434719256576|title= Tweet 139547434719256576|publisher=Twitter|date=November 23, 2011}}</ref><ref name="The Motto video">{{cite web|url=http://twitter.com/#!/Tyga/status/141039500175486978|title= Tweet 141039500175486978|publisher=Twitter|date=November 27, 2011}}</ref> The video features cameo appearances by rappers [[E-40]] and [[Mistah F.A.B.]]. Late rapper [[Mac Dre|Mac Dre's]] mother, Wanda Salvatto, also makes an appearance at the beginning of the video.
It was released on [[Vimeo]] on December 21, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=Drake ~ The Motto Featuring Lil Wayne & Tyga (Official Video)|url=http://vimeo.com/34057762|publisher=Vimeo|accessdate=December 21, 2011}}</ref> The video was officially released by VEVO on February 10, 2012.
It was released on [[Vimeo]] on December 21, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=Drake ~ The Motto Featuring Lil Wayne & Tyga (Official Video)|url=http://vimeo.com/34057762|publisher=Vimeo|accessdate=December 21, 2011}}</ref> The video was officially released by VEVO on February 10, 2012.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://adwiin-music.com/2011/12/22/video-drake-the-motto-feat-lil-wayne-tyga/ | title=VIDEO: Drake - The Motto (Feat. Lil Wayne & Tyga) | work=''Adwiin-Music.com'' | accessdate=February 10, 2012}}</ref>


==Chart performance==
==Chart performance==

Revision as of 23:02, 11 February 2012

"The Motto"
Song

"The Motto" is a song by Canadian recording artist Drake. The song features Lil Wayne and is a digital bonus track from Take Care. It impacted rhythmic top 40 radio stations on November 29, 2011 as the album's third single.[1] By February 2012 the track has sold over 1,000,000 copies in the US, denoting platinum certification by the RIAA.[2]

Background

"The Motto" premiered on Los Angeles' Power 106 on October 31, 2011.[3] Drake released the song on his OVO blog a day later.[4]

Music video

The music video for the remix version featuring Tyga was filmed in Northern California in November 2011.[5][6] The video features cameo appearances by rappers E-40 and Mistah F.A.B.. Late rapper Mac Dre's mother, Wanda Salvatto, also makes an appearance at the beginning of the video. It was released on Vimeo on December 21, 2011.[7] The video was officially released by VEVO on February 10, 2012.[8]

Chart performance

The song debuted at #18 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart with first-week sales of 124,000.[9] In it's eleventh week on the chart it ascended to #16.[10]

Remixes

Charts

Chart (2011) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[16] 80
Chart (2012) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[17] 16
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[18] 3
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[19] 1

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[20] Platinum 1,000,000^

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region Date Format
United States November 29, 2011 Rhythmic contemporary radio[1]
Urban contemporary radio[21]
January 10, 2012 Rhythmic radio re-release[22]
United Kingdom March 26, 2012 Digital Download[23]

References

  1. ^ a b "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on November 24, 2011. Retrieved November 24, 2011.
  2. ^ http://riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?content_selector=gold-platinum-searchable-database&artist=Drake
  3. ^ "Drake Debuts 'The Motto,' T.I.'s 'Headlines' Remix & Talks Kendrick Lamar Feature". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2011-11-01. Retrieved November 01, 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  4. ^ "Drake Feat. Lil Wayne - The Motto". October's Very Own. Retrieved November 1, 2011.
  5. ^ "Tweet 139547434719256576". Twitter. November 23, 2011.
  6. ^ "Tweet 141039500175486978". Twitter. November 27, 2011.
  7. ^ "Drake ~ The Motto Featuring Lil Wayne & Tyga (Official Video)". Vimeo. Retrieved December 21, 2011.
  8. ^ "VIDEO: Drake - The Motto (Feat. Lil Wayne & Tyga)". Adwiin-Music.com. Retrieved February 10, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  9. ^ "It's Official: Drake's 'Take Care' Debuts At No. 1 On Billboard 200". billboard.biz. Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved November 23, 2011. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  10. ^ "Hot 100". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved November 24, 2011. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  11. ^ "New Music: Tyga "The Motto (Remix)"". Rap Radar. Retrieved November 02, 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  12. ^ "New Music: YG, Nipsey Hussle, & Snoop Dogg "The Motto (Remix)"". Rap Radar. Retrieved November 29, 2011.
  13. ^ "New Music: Jeremih "The Motto (Remix)"". Rap Radar. Retrieved December 27, 2011.
  14. ^ "New Music: Mario "The Motto (Remix)"". Rap Radar. Retrieved January 02, 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  15. ^ "Young Jeezy & Freddie Gibbs – The Motto (Remix)"". Nah Right. Retrieved January 20, 2011.
  16. ^ "Drake Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 7, 2012.
  17. ^ "Drake Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 7, 2012.
  18. ^ "Drake Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 7, 2012.
  19. ^ "Drake Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 7, 2012.
  20. ^ "American single certifications – Drake – The Motto". Recording Industry Association of America.
  21. ^ "Urban Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on November 29, 2011. Retrieved November 29, 2011.
  22. ^ "CHR archive 1/10 Rhythm Crossover". FMQB. Retrieved January 10, 2011.
  23. ^ "Radio1 Rodos Greece ::: UK Forthcoming Singles ::: Charts, DJ Promos, Dance, Lyrics, Free Mp3 Samples Downloads:". radio1.gr.
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