2005 single by Nelly featuring Paul Wall and Ali & Gipp
"Grillz" Released November 8, 2005 Recorded 2005 Genre Hip hop Length 4 :30 Label Derrty Ent. , Universal Songwriter(s) Cornell Haynes, Jr. , Jermaine Mauldin , Ali Jones , Cameron Gipp , James Phillips , Paul Slayton , Beyoncé Knowles , Kelendria Rowland , Tenitra Williams , Garrett Hamler , Rich Harrison Producer(s) Jermaine Dupri
"Grillz " (2005)
"Go 'Head" (2005)
"Grillz " is a song recorded by American rapper Nelly featuring fellow American rappers Paul Wall , Ali & Gipp and uncredited vocals by American singer Brandi Williams. The song was written by Nelly, Jermaine Dupri, Paul Wall, Ali, Gipp and James Phillips ; it contains samples of "Soldier ", written by Beyoncé Knowles , Kelendria Rowland , Tenitra Williams , Garrett Hamler and Rich Harrison , and performed by Destiny's Child ; it also contains samples of "Left Me Lonely" by MC Shan . Its production was handled by Dupri. Following its release, it topped the US Billboard Hot 100 and reached the top 20 in Australia, Ireland and New Zealand.
Music video
The song's music video, directed by Fat Cats, was released in 2005. Jermaine Dupri, Big Boi , Iamsu! , Avery Storm , St. Lunatics , Taylor Made, Jung Tru, Chocolate Tai, and Johnny Dang make cameo appearances in the music video.
Remixes
The official remix, featuring rapper Chingo Bling , was released in 2006. Another official remix features rappers Diamonique and Lil Rob .
Usage as sample
Fabolous interpolated lines from the chorus in the beginning of his song "The Wake" from There is no Competition 2: the Grieving Music EP .
In ten weeks, "Grillz" reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 .[ 1] It stayed on the top spot for two consecutive weeks. At the end of the year it was ranked number 12 on the Billboard 2006 year-end chart.[ 2]
Awards
In 2007, the song was nominated for Best Rap Performance as a Duo or Group at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards . The RIAA certified it Platinum in the United States.[ 3]
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
See also
References
^ a b "Nelly Chart History (Hot 100)" . Billboard . Retrieved May 4, 2019.
^ a b "Billboard Top 100 - 2006" . Billboardtop100of.com . Retrieved May 4, 2019 .
^ a b "American single certifications – Nelly – Grillz" . Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved May 4, 2019 .
^ "Nelly feat. Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp – Grillz" . ARIA Top 50 Singles . Retrieved May 4, 2019.
^ "Nelly feat. Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp – Grillz" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40 . Retrieved May 4, 2019.
^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Grillz" . Irish Singles Chart . Retrieved September 21, 2019.
^ "Nelly feat. Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp – Grillz" . Top 40 Singles . Retrieved May 4, 2019.
^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved May 4, 2019.
^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved May 4, 2019.
^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved May 4, 2019.
^ "Nelly Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)" . Billboard . Retrieved May 4, 2019.
^ "Nelly Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)" . Billboard . Retrieved May 4, 2019.
^ "Nelly Chart History (Pop Songs)" . Billboard . Retrieved May 4, 2019.
^ "Nelly Chart History (Rhythmic)" . Billboard . Retrieved May 4, 2019.
^ "ARIA Charts - End Of Year Charts - Top 100 Singles 2006" . ARIA . Retrieved May 4, 2019 .
^ "ARIA Charts - End Of Year Charts - Top 50 Urban Singles 2006" . ARIA . Retrieved May 4, 2019 .
^ "The Official UK Singles Chart 2006" (PDF) . UKChartsPlus . Retrieved May 4, 2019 .
^ "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2006" . Billboard . Retrieved January 22, 2020 .
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