Pimpin' (song)
"Pimpin'" | |
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Song by Tony Yayo | |
from the album Thoughts of a Predicate Felon | |
Released | August 30, 2005 |
Recorded | 2005; Encore Studios (Los Angeles, California) |
Genre | Hip hop |
Length | 3:06 |
Label | |
Songwriter(s) | |
Producer(s) | LT Moe |
"Pimpin'" is a song by American
"Pimpin'" received generally mixed reviews from music critics: although some praised the song's upbeat production, others called the song "bland" when compared to Yayo's previous work, which typically covers a darker subject matter. Despite not being released as a single, the song received considerable airplay on US
Background and composition
"Pimpin'" was written by
Lyrically, the song describes Yayo's desire to legally
Critical reception
"Pimpin'" received generally mixed reviews from music critics, with some also noting that the song felt out of place on Thoughts of a Predicate Felon when compared to the more intense songs that appear on the album.
Chart performance
Despite not being released as a single, "Pimpin'" debuted at number 11 on the US Billboard Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart issue dated August 6, 2005: it went on to spend seven weeks the chart, and peaked at number one.[9] The song then debuted, and peaked, at number 66 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for the chart week dated October 1, 2005, and went on to spend three weeks on the chart.[10] Chart-position wise, "Pimpin'" is the second most successful song of Tony Yayo's career, behind only Thoughts of a Predicate Felon's first single "So Seductive", which reached number seven on the corresponding chart and also peaked at number 48 on the US Billboard Hot 100.[10][11]
Music video
The music video for "Pimpin'" was released as a double-music video along with the video for Yayo single "Curious". Both sections of the video were directed by production group Fat Cats.[12] After three minutes and eight seconds, the video segues from the "Curious" section to the "Pimpin'" section, which lasts for a further one minute and thirty-six seconds.[12] The "Pimpin'" section of the video is set in a warehouse, and features Yayo rapping the song's first verse and first two choruses, with this footage alternating with the other members of G-Unit Records members lip-syncing sections of Yayo's lyrics. Whilst all this occurs, several girls attired in black dance in the background.[12]
Credits and personnel
The credits for "Pimpin'" are adapted from the liner notes of Thoughts of a Predicate Felon.[2]
- Recording
- Recorded at Encore Studios, California.
- Personnel
- Tony Yayo – songwriting, vocals
- LT Moe – songwriting, production, recording
- Steve Baughman – mixing
- Brian "Big Bass" Gardner – mastering
Charts
Chart (2005) | Peak position |
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US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] | 66 |
References
- ^ "Pimpin". ASCAP ACE – Search Results. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). Retrieved November 3, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f g Thoughts of a Predicate Felon (Liner notes). Tony Yayo. Interscope Records. 2005. B0004873-02.
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- ^ a b c Hernandez, Pedro (September 6, 2005). "Tony Yayo :: Thoughts of a Predicate Felon :: G-Unit/Interscope Records". RapReviews. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
- ^ a b c d McGarvey, Evan (September 8, 2005). "Forgettable Felon". The Michigan Daily. University of Michigan. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
- Rovi Corporation. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
- ^ McGowan, Ross (August 31, 2005). "Tony Yayo – Thoughts of a Predicate Felon". Stylus. Todd Burns. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
- ^ "Billboard chart search: Tony Yayo – 'Pimpin'". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original (XML) on April 22, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
- ^ a b c "Tony Yayo Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 14, 2011.
- ^ "Tony Yayo Album & Song Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 3, 2011.
- ^ MTV Networks. Retrieved November 5, 2011.