Ready (Fabolous song)
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Ready is a song by American rapper
.Background
"Ready" was recorded by Fabolous and singer Chris Brown in early 2012, over a year before its eventual release. Fabolous explained this was due to Chris Brown's altercation with former girlfriend Rihanna, he explained that he did not want the record to get caught up in the negativity of the situation.[3] On January 15, 2013, Fabolous announced that the first official single from Loso's Way 2 would be "Ready".[4] He described the song as a great radio record that can be very successful. Fabolous would say that he picked Chris Brown to do the hook because he thought he would be the best for the record.[5]
Music video
On March 9, 2013, Fabolous and Chris Brown were in
Chart performance
Weekly charts
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 93 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] | 28 |
| US | 14 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2013) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] | 84 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[13] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ "Ready - Fabolous - Credits - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved May 20, 2017.
- ^ Dominguez, Tina (April 10, 2013). "The Monarch Music: Miami Producers on the Rise | NBC 6 South Florida". Nbcmiami.com. Retrieved August 25, 2013.
- ^ Harling, Danielle (August 12, 2013). "Fabolous Says Chris Brown's Issues With Rihanna Stalled "Ready" | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHop DX. Retrieved August 25, 2013.
- ^ "Fabolous And Chris Brown Team Up On 'Ready'". MTV News. January 17, 2013. Retrieved May 20, 2017.
- ^ "Fabolous' Chris Brown Collabo 'Ready' A 'Genuine Fab Record'". mtv.com. Retrieved May 20, 2017.
- ^ "Behind The Scenes: Fabolous (Feat. Chris Brown) - Ready". WORLDSTARHIPHOP. Retrieved May 20, 2017.
- ^ Alexis, Nadeska (March 26, 2013). "Kevin Hart Advises Fabolous On Courting Jessica White In 'Ready' Trailer". MTV News. Retrieved May 20, 2017.
- ^ "Video: Fabolous f/ Chris Brown – 'Ready' [Trailer #2]". Rap-Up. Retrieved May 20, 2017.
- ^ "Fabolous Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Fabolous Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Fabolous Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
- ^ "2013 Year End Charts — R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
- ^ "American single certifications – Fabolous". Recording Industry Association of America.