Wasted (Gucci Mane song)
"Wasted" | ||||
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Warner Bros., Asylum | ||||
Songwriter(s) | Radric Davis, Algernod Washington | |||
Producer(s) | FATBOI | |||
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"Wasted" is the official first single from
Remixes and freestyles
The main official remix of the song has a new verse by Gucci Mane, and features Lil Wayne, Jadakiss, & Birdman. It was released on October 29, 2009. The remix is the final track of the album. The clean version of the remix's chorus uses the explicit version's chorus, unlike the clean version of the original version of "Wasted".
The second official remix, the original remix version, features rapper
Lil Wayne recorded a freestyle over the instrumental for his mixtape No Ceilings. The first 12 bars of the freestyle was used for the official remix.
Ludacris rapped over the beat on his mixtape The Conjure Mixtape: A Hustler's Spirit.
Two years before his death,[3] labelmate Slim Dunkin freestyled the song in his Built 4 Interrogation (Hosted by Waka Flocka Flame) mixtape over Gucci Mane's first verse. Waka Flocka Flame was featured on the second verse, and Gucci Mane rapped his third verse and chorus from the original song.
Music video
The music video premiered on October 5, 2009. Sean Garrett, Jim Jones, Rocko, FATBOI, Frenchie, Wooh da Kid, Waka Flocka Flame, Snoop Dogg, and Shawty Lo all make cameo appearances.
Charts
The single was Gucci Mane's most successful single until "Black Beatles" in 2016 and reached the top five on both the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Rap Songs charts. The song also debuted at #95 on the Billboard Hot 100 on the week ending September 19, 2009 and has since moved up to #36 becoming Gucci Mane's first top 40 as lead artist.
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[9] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
- ^ "Guccimania by Gucci Mane (Mixtape): Reviews, Ratings, Credits, Song list - Rate Your Music". rateyourmusic.com. Retrieved 2016-02-05.
- ^ "Gucci Mane – "Wasted" feat. OJ Da Juiceman [Remix]". F.luxury.B. 2009-08-03. Retrieved 2012-03-13.
- ^ "Rapper Slim Dunkin Shot Dead At Atlanta Music Studio". Fox News. 2010-04-07. Retrieved 2012-03-13.
- ^ "Gucci Mane Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
- ^ "Gucci Mane Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
- ^ "Gucci Mane Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2009". Billboard. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2010". Billboard. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
- ^ "American single certifications – Gucci Mane – Wasted". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 25, 2020.