Throw Some D's
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| Single by Rich Boy featuring Polow da Don | ||||
| from the album Rich Boy | ||||
| Released | August 15, 2006 | |||
| Recorded | 2006 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
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| Label | Interscope | |||
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"Throw Some D's" is a song by American rapper Rich Boy, released by Zone 4 and Interscope Records on August 15, 2006 as the lead single from his self-titled debut studio album (2006). The song was produced by Butta and co-produced by Zone 4 label head Polow da Don, who co-wrote and guest appears on the song. Its production samples the 1979 song "I Call Your Name" by R&B group Switch, which is mainly heard in the song's intro.
"Throw Some D's" peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 and received platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It has yielded the furthest commercial success for both Rich Boy and Polow da Don, becoming both artists' only entry on the chart as performers.[1] The song ranked number 37 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2007.[2]
Music video
[edit | edit source]The music video was released in October 2006 and was in heavy rotation on BET and MTV. Both rappers are seen performing the song, while Zone 4 labelmate Keri Hilson appears in a cameo.
Remixes
[edit | edit source]- The official remix was produced by Lil Jon and it features André 3000, Jim Jones, Nelly, Murphy Lee, and The Game. It is the final track from the Rich Boy album.
- Kanye West released a remix of the song, including a separate interlude off his mixtape Can't Tell Me Nothing: The Official Mixtape. A music video was released via West's website.
- A third remix features Rick Ross, Lil Wayne and Juelz Santana.
Chart performance
[edit | edit source]The song peaked on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number 6 in March 2007. The track saw success on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Tracks charts, where it peaked at numbers three and two, respectively.
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Release history
[edit | edit source]| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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| United States | December 11, 2006 | Rhythmic contemporary radio | Zone 4, Interscope | [11] |
| March 27, 2007 | Contemporary hit radio |
References
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- ^ "Rich Boy feat. Polow Da Don: Throw Some D's" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
- ^ "Rich Boy Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
- ^ "Rich Boy Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
- ^ "Rich Boy Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
- ^ "Rich Boy Chart History (Rhythmic Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
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