One More Chance (will.i.am song)
Encyclopedia
"One More Chance" is a hip-hop song by American
rapper will.i.am
, released as the third European single from his third solo album, Songs About Girls
. It was slated to be the second single, but it's release was cancelled in favor of the radio-only single, "The Donque Song" with Snoop Dogg
. However, initially the song was released as an airplay on many Europe
an radio on October, 2007, and subsequently, it was released to US Radio. The song was co-written by Fernando Garibay, and was released in the UK
on 25 August 2008.
It was believed that Nicole Scherzinger
(of the group the Pussycat Dolls) was originally featured on the track. In the first verse, will.i.am
raps "You want a good nigga to stickwitu" (in reference to the Pussycat Dolls song "Stickwitu
"), and also, a female voice can be heard in the background throughout the track (especially towards the end) singing the melody, sounding very much like Nicole Scherzinger. But it has been proved that it isn't her, it is Katerina Graham
.
on 31 July 2008. It features will.i.am walking through a town manipulating the scenery around him with his hands to win his ex's favour and give him "one more chance".
Remix) appears in the 2008 comedy Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay.
UK CD Single
at #97.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
rapper will.i.am
Will.i.am
William James Adams, Jr. , better known by his stage name will.i.am and occasionally by his other stage name Zuper Blahq, is an American rapper, musician, songwriter, singer, actor and producer...
, released as the third European single from his third solo album, Songs About Girls
Songs about Girls
Songs About Girls is the third studio album by rapper will.i.am, known from his work with The Black Eyed Peas. The original title of the album was "Keep the Beeper". The album was released on September 25, 2007. The first single released from the album was a club track titled "I Got It From My...
. It was slated to be the second single, but it's release was cancelled in favor of the radio-only single, "The Donque Song" with Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
. However, initially the song was released as an airplay on many Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
an radio on October, 2007, and subsequently, it was released to US Radio. The song was co-written by Fernando Garibay, and was released in the UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
on 25 August 2008.
It was believed that Nicole Scherzinger
Nicole Scherzinger
Nicole Prescovia Elikolani Valiente Scherzinger is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, record producer, model, and actress. Scherzinger is perhaps best known for being the lead vocalist of the Pussycat Dolls....
(of the group the Pussycat Dolls) was originally featured on the track. In the first verse, will.i.am
Will.i.am
William James Adams, Jr. , better known by his stage name will.i.am and occasionally by his other stage name Zuper Blahq, is an American rapper, musician, songwriter, singer, actor and producer...
raps "You want a good nigga to stickwitu" (in reference to the Pussycat Dolls song "Stickwitu
Stickwitu
"Stickwitu" is a R&B ballad by American girl group the Pussycat Dolls from their debut album, PCD. Produced by Jimmy Iovine, Robin Antin, Ron Fair and Tal Herzberg, it was released as the album's second single in late 2005. The song is an uptempo ballad being different to their previous single...
"), and also, a female voice can be heard in the background throughout the track (especially towards the end) singing the melody, sounding very much like Nicole Scherzinger. But it has been proved that it isn't her, it is Katerina Graham
Katerina Graham
Katerina Alexandre "Kat" Graham is an American actress, singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and model. She has appeared in numerous television shows and film productions, as well as music videos...
.
Music video
The video for "One More Chance" premiered on Bubble HitsBubble Hits
Bubble Hits was an Irish-owned digital television music channel owned by Creative Sounds. It broadcast two channels; one for Ireland and a Pan-European feed which covered the United Kingdom, Hungary, Poland and Germany. On 13 February 2009, Bubble Hits went off air and was removed from most of the...
on 31 July 2008. It features will.i.am walking through a town manipulating the scenery around him with his hands to win his ex's favour and give him "one more chance".
Soundtracks
"The Donque Song" (Snoop DoggSnoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
Remix) appears in the 2008 comedy Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay.
Tracklisting
Pre-Release Single- "One More Chance" (Radio Edit)
- "One More Chance" (Dave AudeDave AudéDave Audé is a Grammy nominated producer, house DJ, and remixer. He has done production for musicians such as KoЯn, t.A.T.u., DJ Keoki, Barenaked Ladies, Faith No More, Cause and Effect, Hilary Duff, Wanessa, Ashley Tisdale, The Pussycat Dolls, Lady Gaga, Lunascape, Madonna, Britney Spears, CeCe...
Remix) - "One More Chance" (Instrumental)
UK CD Single
- "One More Chance"
- "The Donque Song" (Snoop DoggSnoop DoggCalvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
Remix)
Chart positions
On August 31, 2008, the song entered the UK Singles ChartUK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
at #97.
| Top (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
97 |