Work It (Nelly song)
Encyclopedia
"Work It" is a single
by rapper
Nelly
which features pop
singer Justin Timberlake
, released in 2003, from Nelly's 2002 album Nellyville
. It reached number 7 in the UK Singles Chart
, but only 68 on the Billboard Hot 100
. The song was later used in a Scott Storch
remix
and included on Nelly's 2003 remix album Da Derrty Versions: The Reinvention
. Another remix by Jason Nevins
sampled AC/DC
's 1980 song "Back in Black
", and received considerable airplay, but was not released. The video for the song was a video of Justin and Nelly visiting the Playboy Mansion
where they played tennis and met many of the Playboy Playmates. The video is almost similar to the video of the song "Playmate of The Year", released by Zebrahead, where they also visit the Playboy Mansion, and Hugh Hefner also makes an appearance.
UK CD2
European Single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
by rapper
Rapping
Rapping refers to "spoken or chanted rhyming lyrics". The art form can be broken down into different components, as in the book How to Rap where it is separated into “content”, “flow” , and “delivery”...
Nelly
Nelly
Cornell Iral Haynes, Jr. , better known by his stage name Nelly, is an Grammy Award winning American rapper and actor. He has performed with the rap group St. Lunatics since 1993 and signed to Universal Records in 1999. Under Universal, Nelly began his solo career in 2000 with his debut album...
which features pop
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
singer Justin Timberlake
Justin Timberlake
Justin Randall Timberlake is an American pop musician and actor. He achieved early fame when he appeared as a contestant on Star Search, and went on to star in the Disney Channel television series The New Mickey Mouse Club, where he met future bandmate JC Chasez...
, released in 2003, from Nelly's 2002 album Nellyville
Nellyville
- Personnel :Credits for Nellyville adapted from Allmusic.* Nelly - Executive Producer* Ryan Bowser - Producer* Sandy Brummels - Art Direction* C-Love - Executive Producer* Luis Conte - Percussion* James Duncan - Assistant Engineer...
. It reached number 7 in the 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 ...
, but only 68 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...
. The song was later used in a Scott Storch
Scott Storch
Scott Storch is an American record producer. He produces a variety of music, particularly hip hop, reggaeton, and R&B. His label, Storch Music Company responsible for signing Brooke Hogan and Nox...
remix
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
and included on Nelly's 2003 remix album Da Derrty Versions: The Reinvention
Da Derrty Versions: The Reinvention
Da Derrty Versions: The Reinvention is a remix album by American rapper Nelly, released on November 25, 2003.- Track listing :#"Intro"#"Country Grammar " #"Iz U"#"E.I...
. Another remix by Jason Nevins
Jason Nevins
Jason Nevins is an American DJ, producer and remixer, who is most widely known for his pop dance productions.-Career:In the early 1990s, Nevins began releasing singles under various monikers through various dance labels, but achieved global recognition in 1998 with his production of Run-DMC's...
sampled AC/DC
AC/DC
AC/DC are an Australian rock band, formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. Commonly classified as hard rock, they are considered pioneers of heavy metal, though they themselves have always classified their music as simply "rock and roll"...
's 1980 song "Back in Black
Back in Black (song)
"Back in Black" is a song by AC/DC, appearing as the first track on side two of their 1980 album, Back in Black. Known for its opening guitar riff, the song was AC/DC's tribute to their former singer Bon Scott...
", and received considerable airplay, but was not released. The video for the song was a video of Justin and Nelly visiting the Playboy Mansion
Playboy Mansion
The Playboy Mansion is the home of Playboy magazine founder Hugh Hefner. Located in the Holmby Hills area of Los Angeles, California, the mansion became famous during the 1970s through media reports of Hefner's lavish parties.-History:The house is described as being in the "Gothic-Tudor" style...
where they played tennis and met many of the Playboy Playmates. The video is almost similar to the video of the song "Playmate of The Year", released by Zebrahead, where they also visit the Playboy Mansion, and Hugh Hefner also makes an appearance.
Tracklisting
UK CD1- "Work It" (Radio Edit) - 4:00
- "Put Your Hands Up" - 5:17
- "Air Force Ones" - 5:04
- "Air Force Ones" (Video) - 5:04
UK CD2
- "Work It" [DJ Swamp Remix] - 4:22
- "Work It" [Nevins Universal Dub] - 6:33
- "Dilemma" [G4orce Full Vocal Mix] - 5:57
European Single
- "Work It" [Radio Edit] - 4:00
- "Work It" [Copenhaniacs Remix] - 3:45
- "Work It" [Nevins Universal Dub] - 6:33
- "Put Your Hands Up" - 5:17
Charts
Chart (2002) | Peak Position |
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U.S. 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... |
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