"Hands on the Wheel" (stylized as "Hands on tHe Wheel") is a song by American hip hop recording artist Schoolboy Q, released on April 3, 2012, as the second single from his second album, Habits & Contradictions (2012). The song, produced by Best Kept Secret, features a guest verse from fellow American rapper A$AP Rocky. The song samples American musician Kid Cudi's hit single "Pursuit of Happiness," as performed live by American folk singer Lissie.[1]
| "Hands on the Wheel" | ||||
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| Single by Schoolboy Q featuring A$AP Rocky | ||||
| from the album Habits & Contradictions | ||||
| Released | April 3, 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2012 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 3:17 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Best Kept Secret | |||
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| A$AP Rocky singles chronology | ||||
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| "Hands on the Wheel" on YouTube | ||||
Background edit
After announcing his signing to Interscope Records in March 2012, Interscope released "Hands on the Wheel" as a single via iTunes and began promoting the song at Urban and Rhythmic radio formats in North America.[2] The song would become his first to feature a placement on any of the Billboard charts.
Chart performance edit
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
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| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[3] | 105 |
Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[4] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history edit
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
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| United States | April 3, 2012 | Digital download[2] | Top Dawg Entertainment, Interscope Records |
References edit
- ^ "ScHoolboy Q feat. A$AP Rocky's 'Hands on the Wheel' - Discover the Sample Source". WhoSampled.
- ^ a b "Hands On the Wheel – Single by ScHoolboy Q – United States". iTunes Store. Apple. January 2012. Retrieved April 12, 2012.
- ^ "Schoolboy Q Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "American single certifications – Schoolboy Q – Hands on the Wheel". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 12, 2020.