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"New Day"
Song

"New Day" is a song by American hip hop recording artist 50 Cent, released July 27, 2012, as the lead single from his upcoming fifth studio album Street King Immortal, set to be released on November 13, 2012.[1] The song, produced by Dr. Dre and mixed by Eminem, was written by 50 Cent, Alicia Keys, Royce da 5'9" as well as Dr. Dre. The song features a verse from Dr. Dre, while the hook is sung by Alicia Keys.[2]

Background

The single was announced during an interview with Digital Spy, uploaded on July 17, 2012,[3] with the cover art being unveiled that same day.[1] The single was premiered with DJ Camilo on New York City radio station Hot 97 and then later on Thisis50.[4] The song later was released on iTunes for purchase as digital single on July 30, 2012.[5] On June 28, Swizz Beatz had released the solo version of his wife Alicia Keys' "New Day" on the internet.[6][7]
Later on August 8, 2012, in an interview with XXL, 50 Cent said the single was produced originally for Dr. Dre's album, Detox. They changed the chorus, sending it to Alicia Keys. She later sent it back with the new name, making them change additional strings on it. 50 Cent also revelated that Alicia recorded additional verses for it and leaked the record.[8]

"A Bronx Tale" sample

"It don’t take much strength to pull a trigger, but try to get up every morning day after day and work for a living. Let’s see ‘em try that, then we’ll see who’s the real tough guy; the working man is a tough guy"

—Lorenzo Anello, of the gangster movie A Bronx Tale (1993).

The song contains an eight-second-long spoken-word introduction, indicative of and related to the content of the subsequent music. It an excerpt taken from the highly-acclaimed 1993 gangster film, A Bronx Tale. The speaker's voice is that of Robert De Niro, who in the film, plays the role of Lorenzo Anello.

Track listing

Digital Single
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."New Day" (featuring Dr. Dre and Alicia Keys)Curtis Jackson, Andre Young, Alicia Cook, Ryan D. MontgomeryDr. Dre4:24


Radio and release history

Country Date Format Label
Canada July 30, 2012[5][9] Digital download Shady, Aftermath, Interscope
United States
United States August 14, 2012[10][11] Rhythmic contemporary radio
Urban contemporary radio

Credits and personnel

Charts

Chart (2012) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[12] 43
US Billboard Hot 100[13] 79
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[14] 66

References

  1. ^ a b "Single Cover: 50 Cent F/ Alicia Keys & Dr. Dre – 'New Day'". Rap-Up. July 17, 2012. Retrieved July 17, 2012.
  2. ^ 50 Cent - New Day ft. Dr Dre & Alicia Keys
  3. ^ http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/50-cent-announces-1st-single-off-of-street-king-immortal-will 50 Cent Announces 1st Single Off Of 'Street King Immortal' Will Feature Alicia Keys & Dr. Dre. Says He Wants To Work With Rihanna & Frank Ocean [Video] Thisis50.com Retrieved July 17, 2012.
  4. ^ http://thatsenuff.com/index.php/2012/07/50-cent-ft-dr-dre-alicia-keys-new-day-audio/
  5. ^ a b "New Day (feat. Dr. Dre & Alicia Keys) – Single by 50 Cent". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved August 3, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  6. ^ http://hiphop-n-more.com/2012/06/alicia-keys-new-day/
  7. ^ http://www.xclusiveszone.net/2012/06/alicia-keys-new-day/
  8. ^ 50 Cent Talks Freelancers Film, Lloyd Banks & Tony Yayo, Boxing Promotion & Kanye West’s “Perfect Bitch” | XXL
  9. ^ "New Day (feat. Dr. Dre & Alicia Keys) – Single by 50 Cent". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved August 3, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  10. ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". AllAccess. AllAccess Music Group. Archived from the original on August 3, 2012. Retrieved August 3, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  11. ^ "Urban/UAC Future Releases". AllAccess. AllAccess Music Group. Archived from the original on August 3, 2012. Retrieved August 3, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  12. ^ "50 Cent Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 9, 2012.
  13. ^ "50 Cent Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 9, 2012.
  14. ^ "50 Cent Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 9, 2012.
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