| "Hard in da Paint" | ||||
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| Single by Waka Flocka Flame | ||||
| from the album Flockaveli | ||||
| Released | May 13, 2010 | |||
| Format | Digital download | |||
| Recorded | 2008 | |||
| Genre | Southern rap, Hardcore rap, Crunk, Gangsta Rap | |||
| Length | 4:03 | |||
| Label | 1017 Brick Squad, Warner Bros., Asylum | |||
| Writer(s) | Juaquin Malphurs, Lexus Arnel Lewis | |||
| Producer | Lex Luger | |||
| Waka Flocka Flame singles chronology | ||||
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Hard in da Paint is the second single off American rapper Waka Flocka Flame's first studio album Flockaveli.[1]
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Hard In The Paint, just like Let's Do It, was originally a mixtape track.[2] The song was produced by up and coming producer Lex Luger.[3][4]
The music video was shot and released on July 19, 2010. During the music video the production was shut down by gang activity and police presence.[2] The music video was directed by Benny Boom.[2] It was shot in Baldwin Village, Los Angeles, also known as the Jungles, a neighborhood made infamous courtesy of the Denzel Washington movie "Training Day." [2]
The official remix features R&B singer Ciara and American rapper Gucci Mane.[4] There's also a remix with rapper French Montana.
Rick Ross also made a freestyle over the beat. Cam'ron's artist Vado also made a freestyle over it along with Young Jeezy, Tyga, Lil Chuckee, Curren$y, Jay Rock, Crooked I, Joell Ortiz, Meek Mill and Slim Thug.
There is also a remix performed by drummer Travis Barker.
Tity Boi, Young Jeezy and Pusha T made version titled "Hard in the Kitchen".[5] UK rapper Giggs also made his own version.
There is also a Dubstep/Grime remix, produced by UK artists Fused Forces and DJ Cable. It was made available as a free download.[6]
There is also a remix done by the Podcast Jim and Them.
Finally, trio BADBADNOTGOOD produced a jazz cover of the song, which they made available for free on their website.
A popular video parody of "Hard in the Paint" was made on YouTube, with Barack Obama as the subject of the song. The "Baracka Flacka Flames - Head of the State" video has gained over seven million views.
| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
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| U.S. Billboard Heatseekers Songs [7] | 14 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs [7] | 28 |
| U.S. Billboard Rap Songs [7] | 20 |
| U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 [8] | 11 |
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