Show da World
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| Single by Lil Boosie and Webbie featuring Kiara | |||||||||||||
| Released | January 9, 2014 | ||||||||||||
| Format | Digital download | ||||||||||||
| Recorded | 2009-13 | ||||||||||||
| Genre | Hip hop | ||||||||||||
| Length | 4:23 | ||||||||||||
| Label | Trill Entertainment, Asylum Records, Atlantic Records | ||||||||||||
| Producer(s) | J.Reid | ||||||||||||
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"Show da World" is a song by American rappers Lil Boosie and Webbie. It was intended to be the first single off Touchdown 2 Cause Hell, but never made the final track list. The song was released on January 9, 2014 by Trill Entertainment, Asylum Records, and Atlantic Records. "Show Da World" also features singer Kiara. The song has since peaked at number 35 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Background
Leading up to rapper Lil Boosie's March 2014 release from prison, a single was released on January 8, 2014, titled "Show Da World" featuring an unreleased verses from Boosie, along with a verse from label-mate Webbie and singer Kiara.[1] It was rumored that the song was going to be on Boosie and Webbie's second collaboration album Gangsta Muzik II. However, it is now set to appear on Boosie's sixth studio album Touchdown 2 Cause Hell.[2]
Music video
Following Boosie's release from prison, the majority of the music video for the song was filmed on March 10, 2014 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.[3] It was the first music video Boosie filmed following his release.[4][5] Additional scenes were filmed in major cities such as, Los Angeles, Washington DC, New Orleans, New York City, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston and London.[6] Then on March 16, 2014, a behind the scenes video was released to promote the video's release.[7]
The full version of the music video was released on April 6, 2014.[8] It was directed by G. Visuals. The video features cameo appearances from Paul Wall, Bobby V, Slim Thug and DJ Drama.[9] The black-and-white video portrays the support for Lil Boosie across the United States and United Kingdom as Boosie fans wear Trill Entertainment T-shirts from city to city.[10]
Remix
On April 23, 2014, Lil Boosie released a video previewing the song's official remix with K. Michelle.[11] The remix, which removes Webbie and features new verses from Boosie was released on April 25, 2014.[12]
Charts
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
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| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[13] | 2 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[14] | 28 |
| US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[15] | 17 |
References
- ↑ "New Music: Lil' Boosie Feat. Webbie 'Show The World'". Vibe. 2014-01-08. Retrieved 2014-03-27.
- ↑ Diep, Eric (2014-01-08). "Lil Boosie Featuring Webbie "Show The World" - XXL". Xxlmag.com. Retrieved 2014-03-27.
- ↑ "Lil Boosie + Webbie "Show The World" Video Shoot". 937thebeathouston.com. 2014-03-10. Retrieved 2014-03-27.
- ↑ C. Vernon Coleman (2014-03-16). "Check Out Behind The Scenes Footage Of Lil Boosie's "Show The World" Video - XXL". Xxlmag.com. Retrieved 2014-03-27.
- ↑ "Lil Boosie f. Webbie - "Show The World" (Behind The Scenes) | Watch Hip Hop Music Videos & New Rap Videos". HipHop DX. 2014-03-14. Retrieved 2014-03-27.
- ↑ http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/new-music/2014/04/lil-boosie-travel-globe-show-world-video/
- ↑ "Lil Boosie & Webbie "Show The World" Behind the Scenes". Complex. 2014-03-16. Retrieved 2014-03-27.
- ↑ http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/new-music/2014/04/lil-boosie-travel-globe-show-world-video/
- ↑ http://www.rap-up.com/2014/04/06/video-lil-boosie-f-webbie-show-da-world/
- ↑ http://www.vibe.com/article/new-video-lil-boosie-show-world-feat-webbie-0
- ↑ http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2014/04/lil-boosie-k-michelle-remix/
- ↑ http://www.complex.com/music/2014/04/lil-boosie-ft-k-michelle-show-the-world-remix
- ↑ "Lil' Boosie – Chart history" Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 for Lil' Boosie.
- ↑ "Lil' Boosie – Chart history" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for Lil' Boosie.
- ↑ "Lil' Boosie – Chart history" Billboard Hot Rap Songs for Lil' Boosie.