Fireman (song)
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“Fireman” | |||||
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Single by Lil Wayne from the album Tha Carter II |
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A-side | Fireman | ||||
Released | October 25, 2005 | ||||
Recorded | CMR Studios, New Orleans, Louisiana: 2005 | ||||
Genre | Rap Hip-Hop Crunk |
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Length | 4:23 | ||||
Label | Universal | ||||
Writer(s) | D. Carter | ||||
Producer | Doe Boys | ||||
Certification | Platinum (RIAA) | ||||
Lil Wayne singles chronology | |||||
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"Fireman" is the first single from Lil Wayne's 5th studio album Tha Carter II. It was produced by the Doe Boys. The song was originally recorded with slightly different lyrics. This included a completely modified second and third verse. Many believe this was an attempt by the record label to make a more "radio-friendly" version of the song.
[edit] Chart Performance
"Fireman" managed to peak at #32 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming his most successful single at the time in his career behind "Go DJ" which peaked at #14 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song also fared well on R&B and rap charts, which peaked at #15 and #10, respectively. The single also became his first chart entry on the Billboard Pop 100 Chart, peaking at #43, while becoming his first chart entry on the Hot Digital Songs chart as well, peaking at #38. The single went on to reach Platinum status.
[edit] Chart information
Chart (2006) | Peak Position[1] |
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U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 32 |
U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | 15 |
U.S. Pop 100 | 43 |
U.S. Hot Rap Tracks | 10 |
U.S. Hot Digital Songs | 38 |
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[edit] References
- ^ Lil Wayne - Artist Chart History. Retrieved on December 2, 2006.