You the Boss
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| "You the Boss" | ||||
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| Single by Rick Ross featuring Nicki Minaj | ||||
| Released | October 7, 2011 | |||
| Recorded | 2009–11 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 4:40 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | K.E | |||
| Rick Ross singles chronology | ||||
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| Nicki Minaj singles chronology | ||||
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"You the Boss" is a song by American rapper Rick Ross featuring American rapper Nicki Minaj. The song was produced by K.E. on the Track and originally intended to serve as the lead single from Ross's fifth studio album, God Forgives, I Don't (2012); the song was later taken off the final tracklist. The song was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America in September 2014.[1]
Background
[edit]While on the set of filming the music video for Birdman's "Y.U. Mad", Nicki Minaj revealed to MTV that "You the Boss" was originally written and recorded in 2009 for Lil Wayne, but he passed on it. "It was just lingering, and then she gave it to Rick Ross" Minaj said while in character as her alter ego, the Female Weezy. Ross too had initially passed on the record while recording Teflon Don.[2]
Charts
[edit]Weekly charts
[edit]| Chart (2011–2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[3] | 62 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[4] | 5 |
| US Rap Songs (Billboard)[5] | 10 |
Year-end charts
[edit]| Chart (2012) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] | 37 |
| US Rap Songs (Billboard)[7] | 33 |
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[8] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release information
[edit]| Country | Date | Format | Label | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | October 7, 2011 | Digital download | Def Jam Recordings | [9] |
| October 18, 2011 | Radio airplay | [10] |
References
[edit]- ^ "American certifications – Rick Ross". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
- ^ "Rick Ross' 'You The Boss' Written For Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj Reveals". MTV. 2011-10-20. Archived from the original on October 20, 2011. Retrieved 2011-10-27.
- ^ https://www.billboard.com/artist/rick-ross/chart-history/hot-100
- ^ https://www.billboard.com/artist/rick-ross/chart-history/r%26b/hip-hop-songs
- ^ "Billboard - Music Charts, News, Photos & Video". Billboard.
- ^ "R&B/Hip-Hop Songs - 2012 Year End Charts". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2012-12-17.
- ^ "Rap Songs - 2012 Year End Charts". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2012-12-17.
- ^ "American single certifications – Rick Ross – You The Boss". Recording Industry Association of America.
- ^ [1]. iTunes.com. Retrieved October 27, 2011.
- ^ FMQB: Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more!
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