Used 2
| "Used 2" | ||||
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Hip hop | ||||
| Length | 3:45 | |||
| Label | Def Jam | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Mannie Fresh | |||
| 2 Chainz singles chronology | ||||
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"Used 2" is a song by American rapper 2 Chainz from his second studio album B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time (2013). Produced and co-written by Mannie Fresh, it was released as the second single from the album on September 18, 2013.
Background
The song was produced by former Cash Money Records in-house producer Mannie Fresh and features 2 Chainz paying homage to Juvenile's flow on his 1998 song "Back That Azz Up".[1]
Music video
The music video for "Used 2" was directed by Marc Klasfeld[2] and filmed on September 26, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana.[3] Released on October 13, 2013, the video features appearances from Mannie Fresh and, notably, three reunited members of New Orleans hip hop group Hot Boys—Juvenile, Turk and Lil Wayne.[4] Hot Boys member B.G. is not featured in the video.[4] In place, 2 Chainz holds up a red T-shirt reading "Free B.G." in the video.[4]
Release and live performances
2 Chainz announced the release of "Used 2" as the second single from B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time on September 17, 2013.
Charts
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US | 11 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] | 38 |
Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | September 18, 2013[5] | Mainstream urban radio
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Def Jam Recordings |
| United Kingdom | September 26, 2013[6] | Urban contemporary radio
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| October 21, 2013[10] | Contemporary hit radio |
References
- ^ a b Diep, Eric (September 17, 2013). "2 Chainz Announces Mannie Fresh-Produced Track Is His Next Single". XXL. New York. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ^ "Video: 2 Chainz – 'Used 2'". Rap-Up. New York. October 13, 2013. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ^ Miranda J. (September 26, 2013). "2 Chainz Reunites The Hot Boyz In New Video". XXL. New York. Retrieved October 16, 2013.
- ^ a b c Rogulewski, Charley (October 13, 2013). "Watch: 2 Chainz 'Used 2' Video Is A Mini Hot Boys Reunion". Vibe. New York. Retrieved October 16, 2013.
- ^ a b "Single – Used 2". Frequency News. Fort Hill. Archived from the original on November 1, 2013. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
- ^ a b "Radio 1Xtra Playlist – Thursday 26th September". BBC Radio 1Xtra. BBC. Archived from the original on October 6, 2013. Retrieved October 18, 2013.
- ^ Hughes, Josiah (October 15, 2013). "Watch Kendrick Lamar, Rick Ross, Future, French Montana and More Perform at the BET Hip-Hop Awards". Exclaim!. Toronto. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ^ a b "2 Chainz Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ^ a b "2 Chainz Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
- ^ "Radio 1 Playlist – Monday 21st October". BBC Radio 1. BBC. Archived from the original on October 21, 2013. Retrieved October 30, 2013.