Wishing (DJ Drama song)

"Wishing"
"Wishing"
Single by DJ Drama featuring Chris Brown, Skeme and LyQuin
from the album Quality Street Music 2
Released	May 2, 2016
Recorded	2015
Genre	Alternative R&B; hip hop; trap;
Length	4:15
Label	Generation Now; eOne;
Songwriter(s)	Tyree Simmons; Christopher Brown; Lonnie Kimble; Barron Murray, Jr.; Jonathan Joseph;
Producer(s)	J Nat Beats
DJ Drama singles chronology
Chris Brown singles chronology
Skeme singles chronology
LyQuin singles chronology
Music video
	"Wishing" on YouTube

"Wishing" is a song by American hip hop record producer DJ Drama. It was released as a digital download on May 2, 2016, as the lead single from fifth studio album Quality Street Music 2 (2016). The song features guest vocals from American singer and rapper Chris Brown, and American rappers Skeme and LyQuin.^[1] The song contains a sample of the song "Disrespectful" by Trey Songz and Mila J from his sixth studio album Trigga (2014).

Music video

On May 26, 2016, DJ Drama uploaded the music video for "Wishing", directed by Eavvon O'Neal, on his YouTube and Vevo account.^[2] The music video features a cameo appearance from 50 Cent.^[3]

Remix

On September 28, 2016, a remix was released that featured DJ Drama, Chris Brown, Fabolous, Trey Songz, Tory Lanez and Jhené Aiko.^[4]

Charts

"Wishing" peaked at number 77 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming DJ Drama's highest-charting single.

Weekly charts

Chart (2016)	Peak position
US Billboard Hot 100^[5]	77
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[6]	29
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)^[7]	8
US Rhythmic (Billboard)^[8]	30

Year-end charts

Chart (2016)	Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[9]	86

Certifications


Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)^[10]	Gold	500,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
United States	May 2, 2016	Digital download	Generation Now eOne	^[11]
United Kingdom	May 6, 2016	Digital download	Generation Now eOne	^[12]

References

^ Lilah, Rose (May 9, 2016). "DJ Drama drops off his new single, featuring Chris Brown, Skeme and Ly@uin, "Wishing"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 3, 2016.
^ "DJ Drama - Wishing ft. Chris Brown, Skeme, Lyquin". YouTube. Retrieved May 10, 2016.
^ "DJ Drama Feat. Chris Brown, Skeme, Lyquin "Wishing" Video". hotnewhiphop.com. 26 May 2016. Retrieved July 3, 2016.
^ "New Music: DJ Drama feat. Fabolous, Trey Songz, Tory Lanez, Jhené Aiko, & Chris Brown – 'Wishing (Remix)'".
^ "DJ Drama Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 11, 2016.
^ "DJ Drama Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
^ "DJ Drama Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
^ "DJ Drama Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
^ "American single certifications". Recording Industry Association of America.
^ "Wishing (feat. Chris Brown, Skeme & Lyquin) - Single". iTunes (US). 2 May 2016. Retrieved July 3, 2016.
^ "Wishing (feat. Chris Brown, Skeme & Lyquin) - Single". iTunes (GB). Retrieved July 3, 2016.

[1] Lilah, Rose (May 9, 2016). "DJ Drama drops off his new single, featuring Chris Brown, Skeme and Ly@uin, "Wishing"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 3, 2016.

[2] "DJ Drama - Wishing ft. Chris Brown, Skeme, Lyquin". YouTube. Retrieved May 10, 2016.

[3] "DJ Drama Feat. Chris Brown, Skeme, Lyquin "Wishing" Video". hotnewhiphop.com. 26 May 2016. Retrieved July 3, 2016.

[4] "New Music: DJ Drama feat. Fabolous, Trey Songz, Tory Lanez, Jhené Aiko, & Chris Brown – 'Wishing (Remix)'".

[sc_Billboardhot100_DJ_Drama-5] "DJ Drama Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 11, 2016.

[sc_Billboardrandbhiphop_DJ_Drama-6] "DJ Drama Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 23, 2016.

[sc_Billboardrandbhiphopairplay_DJ_Drama-7] "DJ Drama Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 30, 2016.

[sc_Billboardrhythmic_DJ_Drama-8] "DJ Drama Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved December 16, 2023.

[9] "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved December 31, 2019.

[United_StatessingleCertRef-10] "American single certifications". Recording Industry Association of America.

[iTunesUS-11] "Wishing (feat. Chris Brown, Skeme & Lyquin) - Single". iTunes (US). 2 May 2016. Retrieved July 3, 2016.

[12] "Wishing (feat. Chris Brown, Skeme & Lyquin) - Single". iTunes (GB). Retrieved July 3, 2016.

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v t e DJ Drama
Discography
Studio albums	Gangsta Grillz: The Album Gangsta Grillz: The Album (Vol. 2) Third Power Quality Street Music Quality Street Music 2
Gangsta Grillz mixtapes	The Dedication Dedication 2 Welcome to the Traphouse The Preview Dedication 3 Gone Fishing The Demo Tape Number 23 Gangsta Grillz There Is No Competition 2: The Funeral Service Fuck a Mixtape 1140: The Overdose Gangsta Grillz: Code Red T.R.U. REALigion There Is No Competition 3: Death Comes in 3's Consignment Dreamchasers 2 The Lost Tape Dedication 4 Baby Face Killa Dedication 5 DJ Drama Presents: XXL 2013's Freshmen Class STN MTN / Kauai The New Toronto Dedication 6 D-Day: A Gangsta Grillz Mixtape Coke Boys 6
Singles	"5000 Ones" "The Art of Storytellin' Part 4" "Day Dreaming" "Oh My" "Ain't No Way Around It" "We in This Bitch" "My Moment" "So Many Girls" "Wishing"
Other songs	"Pledge of Allegiance"
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Discography
Chris Brown	"Run It!" "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)" "Gimme That" "Poppin'" "Say Goodbye"
Exclusive	"Kiss Kiss" "Take You Down" "With You" "Wall to Wall" "Forever" "Superhuman"
Graffiti	"I Can Transform Ya" "Sing Like Me" "Crawl"
F.A.M.E.	"Deuces" "No Bullshit" "Look at Me Now" "She Ain't You" "Yeah 3x" "Next to You" "Wet the Bed" "Beautiful People" "Paper, Scissors, Rock" "Champion"
Fortune	"Turn Up the Music" "Bassline" "Till I Die" "Don't Judge Me" "2012" "Sweet Love" "Strip" "Don't Wake Me Up"
X	"X" "Loyal" "New Flame" "Autumn Leaves" "Love More" "Don't Think They Know" "Fine China"
Fan of a Fan: The Album	"Ayo" "Bitches N Marijuana"
Royalty	"Back to Sleep" "Fine by Me" "Wrist" "Liquor" "Zero" "Anyway" "Picture Me Rollin'" "Little More (Royalty)"
Heartbreak on a Full Moon	"Privacy" "Questions" "Tempo" "To My Bed" "Hope You Do" "Party" "Pills & Automobiles" "High End" "Grass Ain't Greener"
Indigo	"Indigo" "Back to Love" "Come Together" "Wobble Up" "Heat" "No Guidance" "Don't Check on Me" "Undecided" "Under the Influence"
Slime & B	"Go Crazy" "City Girls"
Breezy	"Call Me Every Day" "Psychic" "WE (Warm Embrace)" "Iffy" "No Time Like Christmas"
11:11	"Angel Numbers / Ten Toes" "Sensational" "Feel Something" "Nightmares" "Summer Too Hot" "Residuals"
Other singles	"No Air" "Five More Hours" "Paradise" "Stranger Things"
Featured singles	"Shortie Like Mine" "Shawty Get Loose" "Get Like Me" "What Them Girls Like" "Freeze" "Work That!" "Drop It Low" "Back to the Crib" "Make a Movie" "Get Back Up" "Ain't Thinkin' 'Bout You" "My Last" "One Night Stand" "Best Love Song" "Pot of Gold" "Body 2 Body" "Better with the Lights Off" "International Love" "Another Round" "Why Stop Now" "Birthday Cake (Remix)" "Right by My Side" "Take It to the Head" "I Can Only Imagine" "Put It Down" "Algo Me Gusta de Ti" "Celebration" "Ready" "As Your Friend" "For the Road" "Beat It" "Sweet Serenade" "Show Me" "It Won't Stop" "Main Chick" "Hold You Down" "Only" "Post to Be" "Waves (Robin Schulz Remix)" "Hotel" "Private Show" "You Changed Me" "Do It Again" "How Many Times" "Fun" "All Eyes on You" "Body on Me" "Moses" "Play No Games" "Player" "Sorry" "Gold Slugs" "Drifting" "Wishing" "Something New" "I'm the Man (Remix)" "No Romeo No Juliet" "Do You Mind" "Whatever You Need" "Tone It Down" "Pie" "Either Way" "Melanin Magic" "Freaky Friday" "Attention" "Chi Chi" "Light It Up" "Easy (Remix)" "Haute" "G Walk" "Restroom Occupied" "Blow My Mind" "Something Real" "Put In Work" "Provide" "Already Best Friends" "Come Through" "Baddest" "Angles" "Woo Baby" "Nostálgico" "Nasty" "How Does It Feel" "How We Roll" "IDGAF" "FTCU (SleezeMix)" "Wake Up" "Wait on It"
Other songs	"This Christmas" "Dreamer" "Bad Girl" "Better on the Other Side" "Nobody's Business" "Let's Go" "Waves" "Flipmode" "Whatchamacallit" "The Take" "Slide (Remix)" "New Again" "Gyalis (Remix)" "Superhero (Heroes & Villains)" "Weakest Link"