Grillz
2005 single by Nelly
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::summary 2005 single by Nelly ::
::data[format=table title="Infobox song"]
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Grillz |
| cover | Grillz.jpg |
| type | single |
| artist | Nelly featuring Paul Wall and Ali & Gipp |
| album | Sweatsuit |
| B-side | Tired |
| released | |
| genre | |
| length | 4:30 |
| producer | Jermaine Dupri |
| chronology | Nelly |
| prev_title | Get It Poppin' |
| prev_year | 2005 |
| next_title | Nasty Girl |
| next_year | 2005 |
| misc | {{Extra chronology |
| artist | Paul Wall |
| type | single |
| prev_title | Sittin' Sidewayz |
| prev_year | 2005 |
| title | Grillz |
| year | 2005 |
| next_title | Still on It |
| next_year | 2005 |
| artist | Ali & Gipp |
| type | single |
| title | Grillz |
| year | 2005 |
| next_title | Go 'Head |
| next_year | 2005 |
| :: |
| name = Grillz | cover = Grillz.jpg | alt = | type = single | artist = Nelly featuring Paul Wall and Ali & Gipp | album = Sweatsuit | B-side = Tired | released = | recorded = | studio = | venue = | genre = | length = 4:30 | label =
- Universal
- Fo' Reel Entertainment
- Derrty Entertainment | writer =
- Nelly
- Paul Wall
- Ali and Gipp
- Jermaine Dupri
- James Phillips
- Richard Harrison
- Beyoncé Knowles
- Kelly Rowland
- Michelle Williams
- Sean Garrett
- Clifford Harris
- Dwayne Carter | producer = Jermaine Dupri | chronology = Nelly | prev_title = Get It Poppin' | prev_year = 2005 | next_title = Nasty Girl | next_year = 2005 | misc = {{Extra chronology | artist = Paul Wall | type = single | prev_title = Sittin' Sidewayz | prev_year = 2005 | title = Grillz | year = 2005 | next_title = Still on It | next_year = 2005 | artist = Ali & Gipp | type = single | prev_title = | prev_year = | title = Grillz | year = 2005 | next_title = Go 'Head | next_year = 2005
"Grillz" is a song by American rapper Nelly featuring fellow American rappers Paul Wall and Ali & Gipp, and uncredited vocals from American singer Brandi Williams of the group Blaque. The song was written by Nelly, Paul Wall, Ali and Gipp, Jermaine Dupri, and LRoc. It contains samples of Destiny's Child's "Soldier". Production was handled by Dupri, with additional production from LRoc. Following its release, it topped the US Billboard Hot 100 and reached the top 20 in Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand.
Awards
In 2007, the song was nominated for Best Rap Performance as a Duo or Group at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards, losing to Chamillionaire's "Ridin'".
Chart performance
"Grillz" reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. It stayed on the top spot for two consecutive weeks. At the end of the year it was ranked number 12 on the Billboard 2006 year-end chart. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified "Grillz" platinum for 1,000,000 digital sales and for 1,000,000 mastertone sales.
Music video
The song's music video, directed by Fat Cats, was released in 2005. Jermaine Dupri, Big Boi, Iamsu!, Avery Storm, St. Lunatics, Taylor Made, Jung Tru, Chocolate Tai, and Johnny Dang make cameo appearances throughout the video.
Track listings
US 12-inch single
- "Grillz" (dirty version) – 4:30
- "Grillz" (clean version) – 4:30
- "Grillz" (instrumental) – 4:30
UK, European, and Australasian CD single
- "Grillz" (radio edit) – 3:47
- "Grillz" (explicit) – 4:30
- "Tired" (album version explicit featuring Avery Storm) – 3:17
- "Grillz" (video)
UK 12-inch single :A1. "Grillz" (radio edit) – 3:47 :A2. "Grillz" (explicit) – 4:30 :B1. "Grillz" (instrumental) – 4:30 :B2. "Tired" (album version explicit featuring Avery Storm) – 3:17
Charts
Weekly charts
::data[format=table] | Chart (2005–2006) | Peak position | Canada CHR/Pop Top 30 (Radio & Records) | |---|---|---| | 21 | | | ::
Year-end charts
::data[format=table]
| Chart (2006) | Position | Australia (ARIA) | Australian Urban (ARIA) | UK Urban (Music Week) | US Billboard Hot 100 | US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) | US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | |||||||
| 23 | |||||||
| 19 | |||||||
| 12 | |||||||
| 11 | |||||||
| 5 | |||||||
| :: |
Certifications
Release history
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| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. | United States | United Kingdom | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2005 | Rhythmic contemporary radio | url=http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=69239#2005 | title=FMQB : Radio Industry News | website=FMQB | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130602195200/http://fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=69239#2005 | |
| December 13, 2005 | Contemporary hit radio | ||||||
| March 20, 2006 | CD | ||||||
| March 27, 2006 | |||||||
| :: |
References
References
- Breihan, Tom. (January 18, 2023). "The Number Ones: Nelly's 'Grillz' (Feat. Paul Wall, Ali, & Gipp)".
- "2006 Grammy Awards". [[Grammy Awards]].
- (2005). "Grillz". [[Universal Records]], Fo' Reel Entertainment, [[Derrty Entertainment.
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- (March 17, 2006). "R&R Canada CHR/Pop Top 30".
- "ARIA Top 100 Singles for 2006". [[Australian Recording Industry Association.
- "ARIA Charts – End of Year Charts – Top 50 Urban Singles 2006". ARIA.
- (January 13, 2007). "2006 Urban Top 40".
- "Billboard Top 100 – 2006".
- (2006). "Year-End Charts – Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Titles – 2006".
- "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2006".
- "FMQB : Radio Industry News".
- (March 18, 2006). "New Releases: Singles".
- (March 27, 2006). "The ARIA Report: New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 27th March 2006". [[Australian Recording Industry Association.
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