Pot of Gold (Game song)
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"Pot of Gold" is a song by American rapper
The hip hop song features a music
Background
Although confirmed that the album's second official single would be "Bottles & Rockin' J's" which is produced by
"Pot of Gold" was written by Game, Chris Brown and Sam Hook a songwriter signed to R&B singer Ne-Yo's Compound Entertainment record label, and it was produced by Los Angeles–based production/writing duo The Futuristics, noted for working with many recording artists including Chris Brown, Ne-Yo, Lady Gaga and Justin Timberlake, among others.[3][4]
The song features a music
Critical reception
Scott Shetler of PopCrush gave the song a positive review, saying it's "A sensitive, introspective message from Game" and "Instead, simple guitar strumming and a gentle beat carry the song, making it a likely candidate to cross over and connect with pop audiences".[6] Dean Silfen of AOL Radio also gave the song a positive review, saying "The chemistry between Brown and Game make this track a true hit. Brown plays the sentimental one, making the listener sympathize with the song's message, while Game gives the song its street sensibility".[7]
Music video
The video for the single was shot on June 28, 2011, filmed at an abandoned
Formats and track listings
- Digital download[10]
- "Pot of Gold" featuring Chris Brown– 3:25
Credits and personnel
The credits for "Pot of Gold" are adapted from the liner notes of The R.E.D. Album.[11]
- Recording
- Recorded at: Pacifque Studios in North Hollywood, Los Angeles.
- Personnel
- songwriting, vocals
- Chris Brown– vocals
- The Futuristics – producers
- Samuel Kalandjian – recording
- Fabian Marasciullo – mixing
- Brian "Big Bass" Gardner – mastering
- Ryan Miller – songwriting
- Adam Gardner – songwriting
- Brian Rosenworcel – songwriting
Chart performance
Chart (2011) | Peak position |
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Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[12] | 25 |
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)[13] | 9 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[14] | 72 |
UK R&B ( The Official Charts Company)[15]
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16 |
UK Singles ( The Official Charts Company)[16]
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58 |
US | 1 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[18] | 53 |
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[19] | 28 |
Radio and release history
Radio release
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Purchasable release
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References
- ^ Staff (2011-06-11). "Rap-Up TV: Game Talks Second Single & Nelly Furtado Collaboration". Rap-Up. Archived from the original on 2011-06-14. Retrieved 2011-06-13.
- The Source. Archived from the originalon 2013-01-05. Retrieved 2011-06-23.
- ^ Futuristics, The (2011-06-22). ""Pot of Gold" @thegame ft. @chrisbrown , written by @samhook and Produced By @TheFuturistics !!!!! Hitting the stations! #smash". Twitter. Retrieved 2011-06-27.
- ^ Staff (2011-06-27). "The Futuristics work info". Facebook. Retrieved 2011-06-27.
- ^ Staff (2011-06-27). "Leak: GAME – Pot of Gold ft Chris Brown". Solemag.com. Retrieved 2011-06-27.
- ^ Shetler, Scott (2011-06-23). "Single Review: Game's "Pot of Gold"". PopCrush. Retrieved 2011-06-23.
- ^ Silfen, Dean (2011-06-28). "Single Review: Game's "Pot of Gold"". AOL Inc. Retrieved 2011-06-28.
- ^ Staff (2011-06-29). "First Look at Game's 'Pot of Gold' Video". Rap-Up. Retrieved 2011-06-29.
- ^ Staff (2011-07-25). "Video: Game f/ Chris Brown – 'Pot of Gold'". Rap-Up. Retrieved 2011-07-25.
- ^ "Pot of Gold - United States". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved 2011-06-28.
- Game (liner notes). Interscope Records(0602527258119)
- Ultratip. Retrieved 2011-08-30.
- ^ "Tipparade-lijst van week 39, 2011". Dutch Top 40. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
- ^ "Game feat. Chris Brown – Pot of Gold". Swiss Singles Chart.
- ^ "BBC - Radio 1 - BBC Radio 1's Chart Show with Reggie Yates - UK Top 40 RnB Singles". www.bbc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2009-10-15.
- The Official Charts Company. Archivedfrom the original on 18 August 2011. Retrieved 7 August 2011.
- ^ "Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles - Issue Date: 2011-09-03". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original (requires registration) on 2012-10-09. Retrieved August 28, 2011.
- ^ "Game Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 28, 2012.
- ^ "The Game Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
- ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases | R&B Song and Hip-Hop Music Release Dates |".
- ^ "Pot of Gold - WW-release". Music-Chart.Info. Apple Inc. Archived from the original on 2011-07-12. Retrieved 2011-07-06.
External links
- "Pot of Gold" music video on YouTube