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Revision as of 01:07, 27 May 2017

"Loyal"
Song

"Loyal" is a song by American singer Chris Brown, released as the fourth single from his sixth studio album X (2014). The song was produced by Nic Nac and features a guest appearance from fellow rapper Lil Wayne and another rapper depending on the version. French Montana and Too Short feature on the East and West Coast version while Tyga features on the video and album version. "Loyal" peaked at number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100. It stayed on the chart for 36 weeks.The song was promoted with performances by Brown and Lil Wayne at the BET Awards 2014, Summer Jam, 2014 Soul Train Music Awards, and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. This also marks the fifth Chris Brown and Lil Wayne collaboration and the second Chris Brown and Tyga collaboration.

Background

On December 16, 2013, the audio to the song was premiered online.[1] The song was originally released in two versions, an East Coast version and a West Coast version. Both versions feature Chris Brown and Lil Wayne, while the East Coast version features French Montana and the West Coast version features Too Short.[2][3][4] Then on December 19, both versions of the song were released as digital downloads.[5][6] It would be the fourth single released from his sixth studio album X.[7]

The overall theme of the song is about unfaithful women.[8] It was reported that Brown makes references at ex-girlfriend Rihanna, whom he dated, in the song, as he sings about a girl not being loyal in a relationship, a theme that he also rapped about on DJ Khaled's "I'm Still", which was also thought to be aimed at Rihanna.[9]

Commercial performance

As of December 2014, the song has sold 1.2 million copies in the United States.[10]

Music video

In February 2014, the music video for "Loyal" was shot at Universal City Walk with Lil Wayne and Tyga.[11] On March 21, 2014, Brown announced that the music video would be released on March 24, 2014.[12] Then as planned, it was released that day with a verse from rapper Tyga replacing French Montana or Too Short on the song. Singers Usher, Trey Songz and Ty Dolla Sign make cameo appearances in the video.[13][14]

Live performances

Lil Wayne sang the song with Drake at Summer Jam 2014.[15] Brown performed it live at the BET Awards 2014.[16]

Remixes

On January 8, 2014, Keyshia Cole released a remix of the song also featuring Sean Kingston, leaving Lil Wayne's original vocals on the song.[17] Also on January 8, Tyga previewed his verse that he recorded for the official remix of the song.[18] Then on March 24, 2014, the remix featuring Tyga and Lil Wayne was released to mainstream urban radio in the United States.[19] A release for digital download followed two days later.[20]

Track listing

Digital single

  1. "Loyal" (East Coast Version) (featuring Lil Wayne and French Montana) – 4:24
  2. "Loyal" (West Coast Version) (featuring Lil Wayne and Too Short) – 4:24
  3. "Loyal" (Album Version) (featuring Lil Wayne and Tyga) – 4:24

Charts

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[43] Gold 35,000^
United Kingdom (BPI)[44] Platinum 600,000‡

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Radio and release history

Country Date Format Label
United States December 19, 2013[6] Digital download for East and West Coast version RCA
January 15, 2014[45] Mainstream urban radio
March 26, 2014[20] Digital download for album version
United Kingdom April 3, 2014[46] Urban contemporary radio

References

  1. ^ "Chris Brown Featuring Lil Wayne And French Montana "Loyal" - XXL". Xxlmag.com. December 16, 2013. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  2. ^ "Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & French Montana "Loyal"". Complex. December 16, 2013. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  3. ^ "New Music: Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & French Montana – 'Loyal'". Rap-Up.com. December 16, 2013. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  4. ^ B.Dot (December 16, 2013). "New Music: Chris Brown Ft. Lil Wayne x French Montana "Loyalty"". Rap Radar. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  5. ^ "iTunes - Music - Loyal (East Coast Version) [feat. Lil Wayne & French Montana] - Single by Chris Brown". Itunes.apple.com. December 19, 2013. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  6. ^ a b "iTunes - Music - Loyal (West Coast Version) [feat. Lil Wayne & Too $hort] - Single by Chris Brown". Itunes.apple.com. December 19, 2013. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  7. ^ "Chris Brown's 'Loyal' Drops With Lil' Wayne and French Montana". Huffingtonpost.com. December 16, 2013. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  8. ^ "New Music: Chris Brown Feat. Lil' Wayne & French Montana 'Loyal'". Vibe. December 16, 2013. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  9. ^ "Karrueche Tran, Rihanna twitter beef: Chris Brown 'Loyal' song a Rihanna diss, Karrueche Tweets 'These Hoes Ain't Loyal' aimed at Brown's ex? : Music". Mstarz. December 16, 2013. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  10. ^ "The Big 9 in 2014: RCA". HITS Daily Double. HITS Digital Ventures. December 11, 2014. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
  11. ^ "Video: Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & Tyga – 'Loyal' [Teaser]". Rap-Up.com. March 15, 2014. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
  12. ^ Loading... (March 22, 2014). "Chris Brown Video Premiere To Go Ahead As Planned Despite Singer Being In Jail - Celebrity Gossip, News & Photos, Movie Reviews, Competitions". Entertainmentwise. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
  13. ^ "Video: Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & Tyga – 'Loyal'". Rap-Up.com. March 24, 2014. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
  14. ^ "Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & Tyga "Loyal" Video". Complex. March 24, 2014. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
  15. ^ Kitchener, Shaun (June 2, 2014). "Drake Joins Lil Wayne For Cover Of Nemesis Chris Brown's 'Loyal' While Ex Rihanna Looks On (WATCH)". Retrieved August 16, 2014.
  16. ^ Wete, Brad (June 29, 2014). "Chris Brown Surprises at 2014 BET Awards with 'Loyal'". Billboard. Retrieved August 9, 2014.
  17. ^ "Keyshia Cole Remixes Chris Brown's 'Loyal'". Theboombox.com. January 8, 2014. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  18. ^ "Tyga Previews His Remix Of Chris Brown's "Loyal" Single". Young Money HQ. January 8, 2014. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  19. ^ "Frequency News". Frequency News. March 24, 2014. Retrieved July 9, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  20. ^ a b "iTunes - Music - Loyal (feat. Lil Wayne & Tyga) - Single by Chris Brown". Itunes.apple.com. March 26, 2014. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
  21. ^ "Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne & Too $hort – Loyal". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
  22. ^ "ARIA Australian Top 40 Urban Singles". ARIA Top 40 Urban Singles. Archived from the original on December 4, 2014. Retrieved May 3, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  23. ^ "Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne & French Montana – Loyal" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved April 26, 2014.
  24. ^ "Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne & French Montana – Loyal" (in Dutch). Ultratop Urban. Retrieved May 2, 2014.
  25. ^ "Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne & French Montana – Loyal" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved April 26, 2014.
  26. ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
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  28. ^ "Chart Track: Week 19, 2014". Irish Singles Chart.
  29. ^ "Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne & French Montana – Loyal" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
  30. ^ "Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne & Tyga – Loyal". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
  31. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  32. ^ "EMA Top 10 Airplay: Week Ending 2014-06-10". Entertainment Monitoring Africa. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
  33. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  34. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
  35. ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
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  38. ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard.
  39. ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard.
  40. ^ "Hot 100 Songs – Year End 2014". Billboard.com. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
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  42. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay – Year End 2014". Billboard.com. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
  43. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2014 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association.
  44. ^ "British single certifications – Chris Brown – Loyal". British Phonographic Industry. Select singles in the Format field. Select Platinum in the Certification field. Type Loyal in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
  45. ^ "Frequency News". Frequency News. January 15, 2014. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
  46. ^ "FreezePage". FreezePage. Archived from the original on April 4, 2014. Retrieved April 7, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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