"Hot Revolver" is a song by American recording artist Lil Wayne, released March 17, 2009, it was intended to be the second single from his seventh studio album, Rebirth (2010). The song, produced by American production duo Cool & Dre, features uncredited guest vocals from Dre.[1] The song was originally intended to be included on Rebirth, however for unspecified reasons it was left off the final track listing. An extended version of the song with an extra verse from Wayne later leaked online on March 26, 2009. A re-recorded version of the song was later included as a bonus track on Wayne's tenth studio album I Am Not a Human Being II (2013), featuring no Auto-Tune and a new verse from Wayne.
| "Hot Revolver" | ||||
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| Single by Lil Wayne featuring Dre | ||||
| from the album Rebirth (intended) and I Am Not a Human Being II (deluxe edition) | ||||
| Released | March 17, 2009 | |||
| Recorded | 2008 | |||
| Genre | Rock, rap rock, pop rock | |||
| Length | 3:11 (single version) 4:46 (extended version) | |||
| Label | Young Money, Cash Money, Universal Motown | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Dwayne Carter, Jr., Andre Lyon | |||
| Producer(s) | Cool & Dre | |||
| Lil Wayne singles chronology | ||||
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Background
editDespite speculation that the song featured fellow Cash Money artist Kevin Rudolf, it was confirmed that the featured artist on the song was indeed Dre of production duo Cool & Dre.[1] As the song was not featured on Rebirth, the single cover became the album artwork.
Samples
editThe song contains a quote from the Green Day song "Basket Case" with the line "Do you have the time to listen to me whine?"[2] The bass line is also fairly similar to Green Day's song "Whatsername"
Track listing
edit- "Hot Revolver (Main)" — 3:11
Charts
edit| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[4] | 54 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[5] | 32 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[6] | 132 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[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. | ||
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Nah Right >> Lil Wayne feat. Dre of Cool & Dre - Hot Revolver". Nahright.com. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved May 8, 2011.
- ^ "Lil Wayne's Hot Revolver sample of Green Day's Basket Case". WhoSampled.com. Retrieved May 8, 2011.
- ^ "Hot Revolver" on iTunes iTunes.apple.com
- ^ "Lil Wayne Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 10, 2012.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
- ^ "Chart Log UK: DJ Steve L – LZ Love". zobbel.de. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
- ^ "Lil Wayne Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 10, 2012.
- ^ "American single certifications – Lil Wayne – Hot Revolver". Recording Industry Association of America. April 10, 2014. Retrieved July 4, 2014.