Speakers Going Hammer
| "Speakers Going Hammer" | ||||
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| Single by Soulja Boy | ||||
| from the album The DeAndre Way | ||||
| Released | October 19, 2010 | |||
| Format | Digital download | |||
| Recorded | 2010 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 3:09 | |||
| Label | SODMG/Interscope Records | |||
| Writer(s) | DeAndre Way, Bei Maejor | |||
| Producer(s) | Boi-1da, Bei Maejor | |||
| Soulja Boy singles chronology | ||||
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"Speakers Going Hammer" is the third official single from The DeAndre Way by American rapper Soulja Boy. The song features production by Boi-1da. The song was released to iTunes on October 19, 2010.[1] The song peaked at #48 on the Billboard Hot R&B & Hip-Hop Songs chart. Artists including T-Pain, Pusha T and Royce da 5'9" have remixed the track.[2]
Background
The track showcases Soulja Boy's style as he raps about how loud his audio pumps.[3] It finds the rapper exhibiting the same pop sensibility fans have come to know.[4] Soulja Boy stated Interscope head Jimmy Iovine and hip-hop mogul Kanye West really liked the track which drove him to release it as a single.[5]
Production
The track was described by Rap-Up as having a "burping bass line and horn-peppered instrumental."[6] DJBooth.net described the track as being "backed by Boi-1da string stabs and fingersnaps."[4] Sara D. Anderson of AOL Radio stated the track is "backed by crescendoing sirens and synth-laden staccato backbeats."[7]
Music video
The music video was released November 26, 2010 and was directed by Gil Green.[8]
Live performances
The first performance of "Speakers Going Hammer" occurred at the Beats By Dr. Dre headphone product launch in Manhattan on October 9, 2010.[9] The song was performed live at the 2010 BET Hip Hop Awards. Another performance happened on Lopez Tonight.[10] He also performed the song on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on November 11, 2010.[11] Speakers Going Hammer was performed on Sims 3 on the Hip Hop station.[12]
Charts
| Chart (2010–2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles | 6 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | 47 |
| U.S. Billboard Rap Songs | 24 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|
| United States | October 19, 2010 | digital download |
| November 23, 2010 | Radio airplay | |
References
- ↑ Connecting to the iTunes Store
- ↑ Soulja Boy f. T-Pain - Speakers Going Hammer Rmx | New Hip Hop Music & All The New Rap Songs 2011 | HipHop DX
- ↑ Featured : Rhapsody
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Soulja Boy - Speakers Going Hammer - Listen
- ↑ A Long Convo With... Soulja Boy Tell'Em - ThisIs50.com
- ↑ Rap-Up.com || New Music: Soulja Boy – ‘Speakers Going Hammer’
- ↑ Soulja Boy, 'Speakers Going Hammer' - New Song - AOL Radio Blog
- ↑ "Speakers Going Hammer" video
- ↑ http://www.vibe.com/souljaboy/soulja-boy-performs-speakers-going-hammer-for-the-first-time-live&sa=U&ei=ZvbqTM6oKoWasAPAsOj9Dg&ved=0CBMQFjABOBQ&usg=AFQjCNEyzB58cjlj-hrmVB9a-jUOqYMqZg
- ↑ http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php%3Fv%3DwshhWJlzEz9P7C6f8ypB&sa=U&ei=XfHqTMLWNJO4sQOy18WwCw&ved=0CBMQFjABOAo&usg=AFQjCNGj6MnC30FE8R2hXlIqiC2RFm5QzA
- ↑ http://gossiponthis.com/2010/11/12/soulja-boy-speakers-going-hammer-jay-leno/&sa=U&ei=YOzqTJeUDY72tgOy44SxCw&ved=0CB4QFjAD&usg=AFQjCNE8xzQbFDUG7_4SneJoAPcgutMWZw
- ↑ http://www.hiphoppress.com/2010/09/flo-rida-travie-mccoy-3oh3-kelly-rowland-and-more-partner-with-ea-on-the-soundtrack-for-the-sims-3.html
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