Strange Clouds (song)
"Strange Clouds" | ||||
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Single by B.o.B featuring Lil Wayne | ||||
from the album E.P.I.C. (Every Play Is Crucial) and Strange Clouds | ||||
Released | September 27, 2011 | |||
Recorded | 2011 | |||
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Length | 3:46 | |||
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"Strange Clouds" on YouTube |
"Strange Clouds" is a song by American rapper
The song has sold over 1.3 million digital copies worldwide.Background
Before the song's release B.o.B. performed the song at
Music video
The song's official music video premiered on B.o.B's YouTube channel in December 2011. The video features both rappers performing the song in a grassy forested area, as various people look in trepidation at the sight of massive "strange clouds" forming in the sky. Grand Hustle Records label boss T.I. makes a cameo appearance, along with rapper 2 Chainz.[6]
Critical reception
Caryn Ganz of Rolling Stone gave the song three out of five stars, saying that "Wayne drops a wink-nudge verse about getting blitzed, but it’s B.o.B who lights up with a charming, tenacious flow."[7]
Remix
The official
It was mentioned on February 6, 2012 by American rapper Tech N9ne through his official blog and a tweet reply to a fan on his Twitter account, that he was originally included in the remix.[8][9] It was later confirmed on April 5, 2012 by B.o.B through a tweet reply to a fan on his Twitter account.[10]
Remix video
The official music video for the remix to "Strange Clouds" was released on February 1, 2012. The video, directed by 1st Impressions, premiered on B.o.B's YouTube page on January 31, 2012.[11]
Chart performance
On the week of October 10, 2011 the song debuted at number seven on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 making it the "Hot Shot Debut" of the week. In the first week of the song's release it sold 197,000
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts
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Release history
Country | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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United States | September 27, 2011 | Digital download | Atlantic Records | [24] |
References
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- ^ "J. Cole Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200, Blink-182 Snags No. 2". billboard.com. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
- ^ https://www.billboard.com/artist/b.o.b/chart-history/hot-100
- ^ "Strange Clouds ft. Lil Wayne [Trailer] - B.o.B Official Blog". B.o.B Official Website. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
- ^ "Strange Clouds". Bobatl.com. 2011-09-26. Retrieved 2011-09-26.
- ^ https://www.complex.com/music/a/matt-cole/behind-the-scenes-photos-from-bob-lil-waynes-strange-clouds-music-video
- ^ Ganz, Caryn (12 October 2011). "Song Review, "Strange Clouds"". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on October 14, 2011. Retrieved 30 October 2011.
- ^ "Tech N9ne Reveals Feature On New 'Strange Clouds' Remix [Social]". therealtechn9ne.com. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
- ^ "Tech N9ne on Twitter". twitter.com. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
- ^ "B.o.B on Twitter". twitter.com. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
- ^ brichatl (1 February 2012). "B.o.B - Strange Clouds remix feat. T.I. & Young Jeezy". Retrieved 23 April 2018 – via YouTube.
- ^ "J. Cole Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200, Blink-182 Snags No. 2". Billboard, Keith Caulfield, L.A. 2011-10-05. Retrieved 2011-10-07.
- ^ ""Strange Clouds" is Platinum". bobatl.com. Retrieved February 12, 2012.
- ^ "Chartifacts - Week Commencing: 10th October 2011". Australian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original on October 8, 2011. Retrieved October 11, 2011.
- ^ "B.o.B – Strange Clouds". Top 40 Singles.
- ^ "B.o.B – Strange Clouds". Swiss Singles Chart.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "B.o.B Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
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- ^ "B.o.B Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – B.o.B – Strange Clouds". Music Canada. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
- ^ "American single certifications – B.o.B – Strange Clouds". Recording Industry Association of America.
- ^ [1]. iTunes.com. Retrieved September 29, 2011.