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For the 1987 Noiseworks song of the same name, see "Welcome to the World (Noiseworks song)".

"Welcome to the World"
Song
Music video
"Welcome to the World" on YouTube

"Welcome to the World" is a song by American recording artist Kevin Rudolf, released as the second single from his debut album In the City. The single version features vocals from American rapper Kid Cudi, whereas the album version features a verse from rapper Rick Ross.[1][2] The chorus takes the melody from the 1994 Oasis single Supersonic.

The song was featured in advertisements for WrestleMania XXVI.

Extended version

There is an extended version of the song that features verses from both Kid Cudi and Rick Ross.

Chart performance

The single peaked at #34 on the Pop 100 and #58 on the Billboard Hot 100. In Canada it reached #56 on the Canadian Hot 100. It debuted on Ryan Seacrest's Weekly Top 40 at #40.

Music video

The music video was released to MTV on May 1, 2009. It uses the no rap edit version of the song. The video shows Rudolf singing in the streets with his band. Lil Wayne and Birdman make a brief appearance in the video.[3]

Track listing

CD Single

  1. "Welcome to the World" (Clean) (featuring Kid Cudi) — 3:03
  2. "Welcome to the World" (Dirty) (featuring Kid Cudi) — 3:03
  3. "Welcome to the World" (Single Version) — 2:38
  4. "Welcome to the World" (featuring Rick Ross) — 3:03

Chart positions

Chart (2009) Peak
position
Australian Singles Chart 42[4]
Canadian Hot 100 56[5]
Irish Singles Chart 34[6]
UK Singles Chart 77[7]
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 58[1]
U.S. Billboard Pop Songs 26[8]

References

  1. ^ a b Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles
  2. ^ Australian-charts.com - Welcome to the World - Kevin Rudolf featuring Kid Cudi - Chart positions
  3. ^ Welcome to the World - YouTube
  4. ^ "Top 50 Singles Chart - Australian Record Industry Association". Ariacharts.com.au. Retrieved 2012-03-14.
  5. ^ "Information Not Found". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2012-03-14.
  6. ^ ">> IRMA << Irish Charts - Singles, Albums & Compilations >>". Irma.ie. 2012-03-08. Retrieved 2012-03-14.
  7. ^ Chart Stats : UK Singles & Albums Chart Archive - Kevin Rudolf - Welcome To The World
  8. ^ "Pop Songs". Billboard.com. 2012-03-10. Retrieved 2012-03-14.
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