Impossible (Kanye West song)
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"Impossible" is a song by American hip-hop recording artist Kanye West, featuring Twista, Keyshia Cole and BJ. The song was made for the film Mission: Impossible III and used as its official theme song, but was not featured on its soundtrack album.[1] It appeared on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Bubbling Under Hot 100 charts in 2006.
Background
While the rest of the music for the film
Cruise was said to be delighted at West contributing to the soundtrack, describing himself as being "a fan of Kanye's work".[4]
Composition
Vocals from "It's Impossible" by New Birth are sampled throughout the track.[5] West claimed the track took "50 hours" to produce.[6]
Critical reception
"Impossible" was placed on a list of '20 Horrible Songs Made By Great Rappers' that Al Shipley of
Track listing
CD single[9]
- "Impossible" (Radio) – 3:23
- "Impossible" (Extended Radio) – 5:12
- "Impossible" (Instrumental) – 5:09
12" single[10]
- A-side
- "Impossible" (Radio) - 3:25
- "Impossible" (Extended Version) - 3:25
- B-side
- "Impossible" (Instrumental) - 5:09
- "Drive Slow" (feat. Paul Wall and GLC) (Strings Mix) - 5:41
Digital download[11]
- "Impossible" (Radio Edit) - 3:22
Commercial performance
The track spent a total of 16 weeks on the US
Charts
Chart (2006) | Peak position |
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US | 3 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[15] | 54 |
US Pop 100 (Billboard)[16] | 83 |
References
- ^ Abrams, J.J. (February 8, 2006). "Kanye West's Mission Impossible". IGN. Retrieved June 24, 2018.
- ^ Burlingame, Jon (May 7, 2006). "Michael Giacchino's Mission: Make the Old Music New". The New York Times. Retrieved June 24, 2018.
- ^ "Kanye Says M:i:III Track Took 50 Hours". MTV. MTV. Retrieved Aug 1, 2023.
- ^ mark (July 2, 2006). "Tom Cruise Heaps Praise Upon Kanye West". Gawker. Retrieved June 24, 2018.
- ^ "Kanye West feat. Twista, Keyshia Cole and BJ's 'Impossible' sample of The New Birth's 'It's Impossible'". WhoSampled. Retrieved June 24, 2018.
- ^ "Kanye Says M:i:III Track Took 50 Hours". MTV. MTV. Retrieved Aug 1, 2023.
- Complex. Retrieved June 24, 2018.
- ^ Ringen, Jonathan (May 18, 2006). ""Impossible"". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on June 24, 2018. Retrieved June 24, 2018.
- ^ "Kanye West Feat., Twista Feat., Keyshia Cole – Impossible (CDr) at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved June 24, 2018.
- ^ "Kanye West – Impossible / Drive Slow (Strings Mix) (Vinyl) at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved June 24, 2018.
- ^ "Impossible - Single by Kanye West featuring Twista, Keyshia Cole and BJ on Apple Music". iTunes. January 2006. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
- ^ "Kanye West – Impossible – Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved January 21, 2019.
- ^ "Kanye West – Impossible – Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved January 21, 2019.
- ^ "Kanye West Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2018.
- ^ "Kanye West Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2018.
- Rovi Corporation. Archived from the originalon July 2, 2012. Retrieved March 29, 2019.