Throw It in the Bag
| "Throw It in the Bag" | ||||
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| Single by Fabolous featuring The-Dream | ||||
| from the album Loso's Way | ||||
| Released | May 12, 2009[1] | |||
| Recorded | 2009 | |||
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| Length | 3:51 (original version) 4:05 (remix version) | |||
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"Throw It in the Bag" is the first single from Fabolous' album Loso's Way (2009). The song features singer amd Def Jam labelmate The-Dream, who also provided the production alongside Tricky Stewart. It peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100—becoming the only single from Loso's Way to enter the chart—and received platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Later in 2009, a
Background
Lyrically, "Throw It In The Bag" discusses how Fabolous and The-Dream splurge on their romantic partners.[3]
Music video
The video for "Throw It In The Bag" was released on May 28, 2009, and was directed by Erik White.[citation needed] It features Claudia Jordan as a thief who is stealing from a jewelry store. Talking about Vazi A's character in the video, Fabolous says "I'm kinda feelin' cats. I'm feeling her integrity, I'm feeling her style, I'm feeling her going out and taking what she wants. By the end of the video, I'm kinda looking past her being this big thief, and maybe next time she throws things in the bag is because I'm buying it for her."[4] Christina Milian (Dream's ex-wife), Irv Gotti, DJ Clue and Ryan Leslie all make cameo appearances in the video.[5]
The video won for Best Viewer's Choice at the 2009 BET Hip Hop Awards and ranked at number 24 on BET's Notarized Top 100 Videos of 2009 countdown.
Remix
The official remix of the song features rapper
This version has been used by rappers such as
Official versions
- "Throw It in the Bag" (original version / explicit album version) – 3:51
- "Throw It in the Bag" (remix version) – 4:05
Charts
"Throw It in the Bag" debuted at number 84 on the Billboard Hot 100 in July 2009 and peaked at number 14.
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 14 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 4 |
| US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[8] | 2 |
| US | 33 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[10] | 5 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2009) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[11] | 71 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] | 38 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[13] | 25 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[14] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ "®R&R :: Going For Adds™ :: Urban". Gfa.radioandrecords.com. 2009-05-12. Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
- ^ https://www.discogs.com/release/3682213-Fabolous-Featuring-Drake-Throw-It-In-The-Bag-Remix
- ^ https://www.revolt.tv/article/2023-11-16/336874/11-rap-songs-about-high-fashion-to-put-on-your-flyest-fits-to/?amp
- ^ Fabolous Falls For A Thief In 'Throw It In The Bag' Video. "MTV" Accessed May 28, 2009.
- ^ Throw It In The Bag Songfacts
- ^ "Fabolous Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Fabolous Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Fabolous Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Fabolous Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Fabolous Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard.
- ^ "Year End Charts - Year-end songs - The Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved November 12, 2010.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2009". Billboard. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
- ^ "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2009". Billboard. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
- ^ "American single certifications – Fabolous – Throw It In the Bag". Recording Industry Association of America.
External links
- Fabolous featuring The-Dream - Throw It In The Bag Official Music Video