Riot (2 Chainz song)

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"Riot"
Song by 2 Chainz
from the album T.R.U. REALigion and Based on a T.R.U. Story
ReleasedAugust 14, 2012
Recorded2011
GenreHip hop, trap
Length2:43 (mixtape version)
2:47 (album version)
LabelDef Jam
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)DJ Spinz

"Riot" is a song by American hip hop recording artist 2 Chainz. It was first released as part of his mixtape T.R.U. REALigion (2011) and was later released as part of the deluxe edition of his debut studio album Based on a T.R.U. Story (2012), at a time four seconds longer than its time on the mixtape.[1]

Music video[edit]

On 4th September, 2012, the music video was officially released.[2] It was shot at night time in Atlanta and directed by Decatur Dan.[3] The video includes Chainz being the leader of a group of unruly rebels that destroy cars and start fires.[2]

Charts[edit]

Chart (2012) Peak
position
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[4] 18
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[5] 54


Certifications[edit]

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[6] Gold 500,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2 Chainz "Based On A T.R.U. Story" Tracklist & Cover Art". HipHopDX. 30 July 2012. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Video: 2 Chainz – 'Riot'". Rap-Up. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
  3. ^ "Behind the Video: 2 Chainz – 'Riot'". Rap-Up. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
  4. ^ "2 Chainz Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
  5. ^ "2 Chainz Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
  6. ^ "American single certifications – 2 Chainz – RIOT". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 20, 2020.

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