Still Will
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| Single by 50 Cent featuring Akon from the album Curtis |
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| Released | November 6, 2007 | ||||
| Format | CD, digital download | ||||
| Recorded | 2007 | ||||
| Genre | Hip hop | ||||
| Label | Aftermath, Interscope, Shady | ||||
| Writer(s) | Curtis Jackson, Aliaune Thiam | ||||
| Producer | DJ Khalil | ||||
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"Still Will" (also known as "I'll Still Kill") is the fifth single from 50 Cent's third album, Curtis.[1] The single hit airwaves November 6, 2007, officially.[2]
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[edit] Background
The track features Akon and was produced by DJ Khalil. The television version of the track has been renamed to "Still Will" to reduce profanity.[3]
Both 50 Cent and Akon spoke highly of the collaboration, in which 50 Cent exclaimed,
This collaboration, it's perfect. Akon's tones, vocally what he did on the chorus and the last portion of the record, it's great.[3]
Akon shared more of the same thoughts,
Shortly after the song was completed, we met face to face, gave each other a pound, gave each other a hug, like, ‘Nigga, we got a hit.’ Now we’re gonna do more records for both our upcoming albums. We’ll swap out. Whoever’s album it feel right on, that’s where we gonna put it.[4]
Though the single was expected to be a hit, it had only peaked at #95 on The Billboard Hot 100 and #52 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. The single did receive favorable comments from fans, and the music video was popular.
[edit] Music video
The music video was directed by Jessy Terrero who commented on the video shoot.[3] He said:
It's pretty hectic, but I have a great relationship with both guys. This is big — it's like 'Bourne Supremacy' meets 'Unleashed.' I threw out an idea and 50 enjoyed it.[3][1]
The video is based around 50 Cent who has to "handle himself in a world of trained killers".[3] In an interview with MTV, Akon commented on the video and said:
| “ | It's not an environment for pretty women. This is on some assassination-type action.[3] | ” |
The video premiered via BET on November 12, 2007.[5]
The video was banned by BET, says 50 Cent on his Shade 45 Interview on December 9, 2007. He criticized BET for showing American Gangster and The Wire, but not his video.[6]
In the music video, the song is edited more than the original. Akon saying "I still will kill" is changed to "I still will chill". Also, some of the more violent words are replaced with different words.
[edit] Chart position
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
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| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 95 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | 52[7] |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Rap Tracks | 22[8] |
| U.S. Billboard Pop 100 | 79[9] |
| France Singles Top 100 | 28[10] |
| New Zealand Top 40 | 1[11] |
| European Hot 100 Singles | 5[12] |
[edit] References
- ^ a b Andres Tardio (October 23, 2007). 50 Cent Explains Lil' Kim Reunion Truce, G-Unit Album. HipHopDX. Accessed October 23, 2007.
- ^ CHR – Available for Airplay. FMQB. Accessed October 29, 2007.
- ^ a b c d e f Shaheem Reid; Tim Kash (October 22, 2007). 50 Cent Explains Reconciliation with Lil' Kim, Films Action Video with Akon. MTV. Accessed October 23, 2007.
- ^ Jokesta (September 4, 2007). Akon Loves 50 Cent, Warren G Works on Detox. Def Sounds. Accessed October 19, 2007.
- ^ I'll Still Kill video premiere. 50Cent.com. Accessed November 11, 2007.
- ^ YouTube - Broadcast Yourself
- ^ Top Music Charts - Hot 100 - Billboard 200 - Music Genre Sales
- ^ Top Music Charts - Hot 100 - Billboard 200 - Music Genre Sales
- ^ Top Music Charts - Hot 100 - Billboard 200 - Music Genre Sales
- ^ 50 Cent and Akon - Still Will - Music Charts
- ^ RIANZ
- ^ Top Music Charts - Hot 100 - Billboard 200 - Music Genre Sales
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