Fire Flame
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"Fire Flame" is a song by American rapper Birdman
, released as the second single from his upcoming fifth studio album, Bigga Than Life
(2011). The song features a guest appearance from fellow rapper Lil Wayne
, who was not originally intended to appear on the song: however, his vocals were added following his release from prison. The rappers wrote the song, along with record producer Kill Will, who also handled the song's production.
"Fire Flame" achieved reasonable success on various music charts, peaking at number sixty-four on the US Billboard Hot 100
and also charting well on various component charts. The song's music video, directed by Gil Green, premiered on January 16, 2011. It is produced by Kill Will. The song is featured along with Wayne's 2011 single "John", featuring Rick Ross
, on the Tap Tap Revenge 4
game.
, a recording studio in Miami, during his first recording session since being released from Rikers Island
following a nine-month prison sentence for illegal possession of a weapon.
On November 15, American rapper and producer DJ Khaled
leaked the new version of "Fire Flame" onto the internet through his blog, called "We the Best TV". Khaled claimed that the song would appear on a sequel to Birdman and Wayne's 2006 collaborative album Like Father, Like Son: however, other reports have confirmed that the song will appear on Birdman's upcoming fifth studio album, titled Bigga Than Life
. The song was released for digital paid download in the United States on November 22, 2011.
rapper Yo Gotti
. Chamillionaire
released a freestyle to the track titled "Rubber Bands".
at #28. It debuted at number 84 on the Billboard Hot 100
and reached number 64 in its fourth week. "Fire Flame" is Birdman's first song to chart on the Canadian Hot 100
, peaking at #71.
Birdman (entertainer)
Bryan Williams , better known by his stage name Birdman or Baby, is an American rapper, businessman, record producer, and philanthropist. He is the co-founder of Cash Money Records and one half of the duo Big Tymers. Along with his releases with Big Tymers and for his solo career, Birdman recorded...
, released as the second single from his upcoming fifth studio album, Bigga Than Life
Bigga Than Life
Bigga Than Life is the upcoming fifth studio album by American rapper Birdman. It will have guests including Lil Wayne, Mack Maine, T-Pain, Jay Sean, Snoop Dogg, Bun B, Diddy, Yo Gotti, Rick Ross, 8Ball & MJG, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Gucci Mane, and numerous others...
(2011). The song features a guest appearance from fellow rapper Lil Wayne
Lil Wayne
Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. At the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1997, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included...
, who was not originally intended to appear on the song: however, his vocals were added following his release from prison. The rappers wrote the song, along with record producer Kill Will, who also handled the song's production.
"Fire Flame" achieved reasonable success on various music charts, peaking at number sixty-four on the US Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
and also charting well on various component charts. The song's music video, directed by Gil Green, premiered on January 16, 2011. It is produced by Kill Will. The song is featured along with Wayne's 2011 single "John", featuring Rick Ross
Rick Ross (rapper)
William Leonard Roberts II , better known by his stage name Rick Ross, is an American rapper. He derived his stage name from the drug trafficker "Freeway" Ricky Ross, to whom he has no connection...
, on the Tap Tap Revenge 4
Tap Tap Revenge 4
Tap Tap Revenge 4 is the fourth installment in the Tap Tap series. It is a game developed by Tapulous and published by Tapulous for iOS and Android OS.-Gameplay:...
game.
Background and development
"Fire Flame" was written by Birdman, Lil Wayne and Kill Will, with the latter also handling the song's production. The song originally leaked onto the internet as a Birdman solo song, with no vocals from Wayne: Wayne's vocals were later recorded at The Hit FactoryThe Hit Factory
The Hit Factory was a recording studio in New York City famous for its clientele. It was officially closed for business April 1, 2005 whereas other Hit Factory studio locations remained open, such as in Miami, Florida.-History:...
, a recording studio in Miami, during his first recording session since being released from Rikers Island
Rikers Island
Rikers Island is New York City's main jail complex, as well as the name of the island on which it sits, in the East River between Queens and the mainland Bronx, adjacent to the runways of LaGuardia Airport. The island itself is part of the borough of the Bronx, though it is included as part of...
following a nine-month prison sentence for illegal possession of a weapon.
On November 15, American rapper and producer DJ Khaled
DJ Khaled
Khaled bin Abdul Khaled , better known by his stage name DJ Khaled, is an American record producer, radio personality, DJ, and record label executive. He is a radio host for the Miami-based urban music radio station WEDR and the DJ for the hip hop group Terror Squad. In 2006, Khaled released his...
leaked the new version of "Fire Flame" onto the internet through his blog, called "We the Best TV". Khaled claimed that the song would appear on a sequel to Birdman and Wayne's 2006 collaborative album Like Father, Like Son: however, other reports have confirmed that the song will appear on Birdman's upcoming fifth studio album, titled Bigga Than Life
Bigga Than Life
Bigga Than Life is the upcoming fifth studio album by American rapper Birdman. It will have guests including Lil Wayne, Mack Maine, T-Pain, Jay Sean, Snoop Dogg, Bun B, Diddy, Yo Gotti, Rick Ross, 8Ball & MJG, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Gucci Mane, and numerous others...
. The song was released for digital paid download in the United States on November 22, 2011.
Composition
"Fire Flame" is a "synth-heavy" rap song featuring a guest appearance from fellow American rapper Lil Wayne. Wayne performs the first and last verses of the song, and Birdman's vocals are placed inbetween.Music video
The music video for "Fire Flame" premiered on January 16, 2011, and is directed by Gil Green. The video is set in a warehouse, and whilst Birdman and Wayne perform their sections of the song, flames continuously shoot out from behind them, as part of the literal meaning of the song.Remixes
The official remix features a verse by Cash MoneyCash Money Records
Cash Money Records is a record label founded by brothers Bryan "Birdman" Williams and Ronald "Slim" Williams. Today it operates as a subsidiary of Universal Music Group, and is distributed by Universal Republic Records as of 2011...
rapper Yo Gotti
Yo Gotti
Mario Mims better known by his stage name Yo Gotti, is a southern rapper from the northern side of Memphis, Tennessee who was previously known as Lil Yo.-Independent Albums:Yo Gotti released a string of independent albums...
. Chamillionaire
Chamillionaire
Hakeem Seriki , better known by his stage name Chamillionaire, is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. He is the CEO of Chamillitary Entertainment. Chamillionaire is also the founder and an original member of The Color Changin' Click...
released a freestyle to the track titled "Rubber Bands".
Chart performance
The song peaked on Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop SongsHot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,...
at #28. It debuted at number 84 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
and reached number 64 in its fourth week. "Fire Flame" is Birdman's first song to chart on the Canadian Hot 100
Canadian Hot 100
The Canadian Hot 100 is a music singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine which ranks songs in Canada. The chart debuted in the Billboard issue dated June 16, 2007 and was made available for the first time via their online services on June 7, 2007...
, peaking at #71.
Charts
| Chart (2010–2011) | Peakposition |
|---|---|
Release and radio add history
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | November 22, 2010 | Digital download Music download A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment... |
Cash Money Cash Money Records Cash Money Records is a record label founded by brothers Bryan "Birdman" Williams and Ronald "Slim" Williams. Today it operates as a subsidiary of Universal Music Group, and is distributed by Universal Republic Records as of 2011... , Universal Motown Universal Motown Records Universal Motown Records was a record label that operated as a division of Universal Motown Republic Group. It was the contemporary incarnation of the legendary Motown Records label, and the "urban" half of UMRG, although there was some rock artists on the label as well.Changes were made at... |
| January 11, 2011 | Urban contemporary Urban contemporary Urban contemporary is a music radio format. The term was coined by the late New York DJ Frankie Crocker in the mid 1970s. Urban contemporary radio stations feature a playlist made up entirely of hip hop/rap, contemporary R&B, pop, electronica such as dubstep and drum and bass and Caribbean music... radio |
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| January 25, 2011 | Urban airplay |