Spotlight (Gucci Mane song)
"Spotlight" | |
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Song |
"Spotlight" is the second official single by rapper, Gucci Mane from his studio album The State vs. Radric Davis (2009). The song features a guest appearance by American singer Usher. The single was released on October 19, 2009 and was produced by Polow Da Don.[1] It is Gucci Mane's second highest-charting single as a lead artist on the Billboard Hot 100, after "Wasted" featuring Plies, peaking at number 42.
Music video
The music video premiered on November 5, 2009. It shows Usher urging an upset Gucci Mane to come to his party. The video is directed by Benny Boom and has cameos from Eddie Murphy's oldest daughter Bria Murphy and Nicki Minaj of Young Money. It ranked at #56 on BET's Notarized: Top 100 Videos of 2009 countdown.
Remixes
A remix featuring American artist Flo Rida was released.
Charts
On the week ending November 14, 2009, "Spotlight" debuted at number 93 on the Billboard Hot 100. It then fell to number 97 but rebounded the following week to number 86 and reached its final peak of number 42.
Chart (2009) | Peak Position |
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German Black Chart[2] | 16 |
Scotland (OCC)[3] | 71 |
UK Singles (The Official Charts Company)[4] | 46 |
UK R&B (The Official Charts Company)[5] | 16 |
US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 42 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 15 |
US Rap Songs (Billboard)[8] | 8 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[9] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
References
- ^ http://yaheardhiphop.blogspot.com/2009/10/gucci-mane-spotlight-feat-usher.html
- ^ "MTV Deutsche Black Charts". MTV Germany. MTV Networks. Archived from the original on June 19, 2010. Retrieved 2010-06-19.
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- ^ "Gucci Mane featuring Usher" (select "View Singles" tab). The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 29 August 2011.
- ^ "Top 40 R&B Singles Archive: 20th February 2010". The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 29 August 2011.
- ^ "Gucci Mane Album & Song Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 29 August 2011.
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(help) - ^ "American single certifications – Gucci Mane – Spotlight". Recording Industry Association of America.
External links
- 2009 singles
- 2009 songs
- Gucci Mane songs
- Usher (musician) songs
- Warner Bros. Records singles
- Asylum Records singles
- Music videos directed by Benny Boom
- Song recordings produced by Polow da Don
- Songs written by Gucci Mane
- Songs written by Usher (musician)
- 2000s hip hop song stubs
- 2000s rhythm and blues song stubs