I'll Trade (A Million Bucks)
"I'll Trade (A Million Bucks)" | ||||
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Warner Bros. Records | ||||
Songwriter(s) | Cynthia "Lil' Mo" Loving | |||
Producer(s) | Barry Salter, Keith Sweat, Jules Bartholomew | |||
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Lil' Mo singles chronology | ||||
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"I'll Trade (A Million Bucks)" is the lead single by the R&B singer
In 2005, the song served as a sample for R&B singer
Background
Sweat confirmed in an interview with Billboard that the concept behind the song was self-explanatory as given in the song's title.[6] He further explained, "I'll trade whatever I have to have somebody who's down with me for me. That person doesn't have to have a million bucks. It pertains to anybody who has just a little something."[6] In addition, Sweat was in talks to release an international remix featuring South African songstress Lebo Mathosa, however it was never released.[7] At the time of its recording, the South African press revealed that Mathosa had recorded her vocals in a Johannesburg studio and sent it off to the US for final mixing.[7][8]
Critical reception
The song met generally favorable reviews. Elysa Gardner from Vibe named the song a "slow-groove scorcher" and praised Lil' Mo for her capability in being a "sexy duet partner."[9] Vinny Brown, PD of New York City's radio station WBLS-FM cited the single as being "classic Keith Sweat," and added: "Keith has proven to be a core artist... [and] continues to give the people what they want."[6] AllMusic editor Ed Hogan nicknamed the track a "lonely superstar duet ballad."[3]
Track listings and formats
- Digital download[10]
- "I'll Trade (A Million Bucks)" (Radio Edit) — 4:06
- 12" vinyl[2]
- "I'll Trade (A Million Bucks)" (Remix)
- "I'll Trade (A Million Bucks)" (Remix Instrumental)
- "I'll Trade (A Million Bucks)" (Album Version)
- "I'll Trade (A Million Bucks)" (Instrumental)
- "I'll Trade (A Million Bucks)" (Acappella)
Charts
While the song went on to attain strong urban radio airplay (charting at #34 on
Chart (2000) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks[12] | 36 |
References
- Rovi Corporation. Retrieved May 24, 2013.
- ^ a b "Keith Sweat - I'll Trade (A Million Bucks) (Vinyl) at Discogs". Discogs. Discogs.com. Retrieved May 24, 2013.
- ^ Rovi Corporation. Retrieved May 24, 2013.
- ^ "Keith Sweat - "I'll trade (million bucks)"". mvdbase.com. Retrieved May 24, 2013.
- ^ "Billboard: Video Monitor." Billboard. October 14, 2000: 109. Print.
- ^ a b c Hall, Rashaun. "Keith Sweat Goes Gritty On New Set." Billboard. October 28, 2000: 29. Print.
- ^ a b "Locals on a roll." Drum: A Magazine of Africa for Africa. African Drum Publications, 2000: 116. Print.
- ISBN 978-1-920299-28-6
- ^ Gardner, Elysa. "Revolutions > Keith Sweat: Didn't See Me Coming. Vibe. December 2000: 204. Print.
- Apple.com. Retrieved May 24, 2013.
- ^ "Billboard: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay." Billboard. December 16, 2000: 32. Print.
- Rovi Corporation. Retrieved May 24, 2013.