"Wild Boy" is a song by American hip hop recording artist MGK. The song, released September 27, 2011, serves as his debut single and the lead single from his debut EP Half Naked & Almost Famous (2012). The single features American rapper Waka Flocka Flame and was produced by GB Hitz and Southside. The song was initially included on his third mixtape, Rage Pack (2011)[1] and later included on his major-label debut studio album Lace Up (2012).
Music video
The music video, directed by Spliff TV and Maybach Music Films, was released to MGK's Vevo on November 16, 2011. The video depicts MGK at his girlfriend’s house having dinner with her parents along with the song’s featured artist Waka Flocka Flame. During dinner, the girl’s parents ask Waka Flocka Flame what he "does for a living," in which Waka Flocka Flame responds by hitting her father in the head with a glass bottle and the two artists answer with a wild warehouse performance of ‘Wild Boy’ where stage diving, bonfires, Steve-O references and partying ensues. The video features cameo appearances from jeweler Johnny Dang, comedian Katt Williams, and rapper Layzie Bone.[2][3]
The video for the remix was released April 26, 2012.[4]
Remixes
The official remix was released on March 14, 2012, which featured 2 Chainz, Meek Mill, Mystikal, French Montana, Yo Gotti and - the person who which the song is referenced - Steve-O providing an intro. The remix was officially released, removing Steve-O's intro and outro from the single, to digital retailers, like iTunes and Amazon on May 22, 2012[5] and again with Steve-O's intro and outro to digital retailers on May 29, 2012.[6]
A remix from producer Ricky Luna was included on the soundtrack to the film Project X.
Chart performance
The song debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 on the week of January 28, 2012 at number 98.[7]
Charts
| Chart (2011-12) |
Peak
position |
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| US Billboard Hot 100 |
98 |
| US R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) |
49 |
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Though Wild Boy was not a chart topping success, the single went on to sell over 500,000 copies, being certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Release Information
Purchasable Release
References
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw-JKUavoUM
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