Ball (song)
| "Ball" | ||||
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| Single by T.I. featuring Lil Wayne | ||||
| from the album Trouble Man: Heavy Is the Head | ||||
| Released | October 16, 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2012 | |||
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| Length | 3:25 | |||
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| "Ball" on YouTube | ||||
"Ball" is a song by American
rapper Lil Wayne, as well as production and uncredited vocals from American record producer Rico Love. In 2013, the song was included on the soundtrack to the film Fast & Furious 6
.
Background
The single, a
T.I. and Tiny: The Family Hustle on episode 5. The episode premiered on September 25, 2012, featuring the preview of it at a listening session in Chicago.[4] The song was released on October 15, 2012, via T.I.'s YouTube channel managed by Atlantic Records, and was available for purchase at iTunes Store on October 16, 2012. Rico Love sampled "Drag Rap", as performed by The Showboys, to produce the song.[1]
Music video
T.I. shot a video for the song at
T.I. and Tiny: The Family Hustle. The video was directed by Marc Klasfeld
.
Track listing
- Digital download
- "Ball" — 3:25
Credits and personnel
- Production – Rico Love, Earl & E
Music Video Director: Marc Klasfeld Production Company: Rockhard Motion Studio: Super77 Producer: Rainer Ziehm Project Coordinator: Sara Santillan Creative Director: Nate Reese, Sean Conner Animation: Nate Reese, Chris Meister, Andrew Mark, Scott Ulliman, Chavilah Bennett
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[14] | Gold | 500,000* |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada[15] | October 16, 2012 | Digital download | Grand Hustle, Atlantic |
| United States[16] |
References
- ^ a b "T.I. Taps Into New Orleans Bounce on New Single with Lil Wayne". Rap-Up. Rap-Up. Retrieved 16 October 2012.
- ^ "T.I. – Ball f. Lil Wayne (Single Artwork)". 2DopeBoyz. Retrieved 16 October 2012.
- ^ "T.I. – 'Ball' (Feat. Lil Wayne) (Single Artwork)". Navjosh. HipHop-N-More. 8 October 2012. Retrieved 16 October 2012.
- ^ "T.I. Previews Lil Wayne Collaboration 'Ball' (Video)". Rap-Up. Retrieved 16 October 2012.
- ^ "On The Set: T.I. x Lil Wayne "Ball"". Rap Radar. 25 September 2012. Retrieved 16 October 2012.
- ^ "Behind The Scenes: T.I. – Ball (Ft. Lil Wayne)". KillerHipHop. Retrieved 16 October 2012.
- ^ "T.I. Videos - Ball (Trailer)". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 16 October 2012.
- ^ "T.I. Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 26, 2012.
- ^ "T.I. Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 26, 2012.
- ^ "T.I. Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 26, 2012.
- ^ "T.I. Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved February 16, 2013.
- ^ "2013 Year End Charts — R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
- ^ "2013 Year End Charts — Rap Songs". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
- ^ "American single certifications – T.I. – Ball". Recording Industry Association of America.
- ^ "Music - Ball (feat. Lil Wayne) - Single by T.I." iTunes Store. Retrieved 16 October 2012.
- ^ "Music - Ball (feat. Lil Wayne) - Single by T.I." iTunes Store. Retrieved 16 October 2012.
External links
- "Ball ft. Lil Wayne" Audio on YouTube