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Gimme That

"Gimme That" is a song by American singer Chris Brown featuring American rapper Lil Wayne. It was written by Sean Garrett and Scott Storch for Brown's eponymous debut album (2005), while production was helmed by Storch, with Garrett credited as a co-producer. A remix of the song, featuring additional vocals from American rapper Lil Wayne, was released as the album's third single in April 2006 and peaked at number 15 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

"Gimme That"
Single by Chris Brown featuring Lil Wayne
from the album Chris Brown
ReleasedApril 11, 2006
StudioCriteria Recording Studio, Miami
Length3:07
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Scott Storch
Chris Brown singles chronology
"Yo (Excuse Me Miss)"
(2005) 		"Gimme That"
(2006) 		"Say Goodbye"
(2006)
Lil Wayne singles chronology
"Shooter"
(2006) 		""Gimme That" (Remix)"
(2006) 		"Stuntin' Like My Daddy"
(2006)
Music video
"Gimme That" on YouTube

Background

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"Gimme That" was written by Sean Garrett and Scott Storch for Brown's eponymous debut album (2005). Production was helmed by Storch. Garrett was credited as a co-producer.[1] In interviews from 2006, Brown considered choosing the song as the second single from his debut album, but the song "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)" was chosen as the single instead. Along with that, "Gimme That" was also featured at the end of the "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)" music video. The single version features rapper Lil Wayne.[1]

Chart performance

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The song debuted at number 80 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on April 11, 2006, and climbed the charts to peak at number 15 on June 6, 2006. On November 22, 2017, the single was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over a million copies in the United States.[2]

Music video

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A music video for "Gimme That" was directed by Erik White,[3] who had previously directed Brown's visuals for "Run It!" and "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)". Shot at the Los Angeles Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles, it was largely inspired by Michael Jackson's music videos for "Smooth Criminal" and "You Rock My World." As of June 2024, "Gimme That" has received over 250 million views on YouTube.[4]

The music video begins with Brown walking into the station. After catching the eye of a girl near him, he falls asleep listening to "Poppin'" on his Sony Walkman Bean. In his dream, the station transforms into a 1920s Harlem setting, with him a business man and the girl a rich snobby woman. At the end, Brown and the girl almost kiss but he is woken up by Lil Wayne.

Track listing

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European CD single[1]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Gimme That" (Remix) (featuring Lil Wayne)
  • Storch
  • Garrett[a]
3:57
2."Gimme That"
  • Storch
  • Garrett
  • Storch
  • Garrett[a]
3:06

Notes

  • ^[a] signifies co-producer(s)

Credits and personnel

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Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications for "Gimme That"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[22] Platinum 60,000*
United States (RIAA)[23]
(Mastertone) 		Gold 500,000^
United States (RIAA)[2] Platinum 1,000,000‡

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Gimme That Remix featuring Lil Wayne". Spotify. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "American single certifications – Chris Brown – Gimme That". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
  3. ^ Gimme That | Chris Brown | Music Video | MTV
  4. ^ Chris Brown - Gimme That Remix (Official HD Video) ft. Lil Wayne.YouTube
  5. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 29. týden 2006 in the date selector.
  6. ^ "Chris Brown feat. Lil' Wayne – Gimme That (Remix)" (in French). Les classement single.
  7. ^ "Chris Brown feat. Lil' Wayne – Gimme That (Remix)" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts.
  8. ^ "Chart Track: Week 29, 2006". Irish Singles Chart.
  9. ^ "Chris Brown feat. Lil' Wayne – Gimme That (Remix)" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
  10. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  11. ^ "Chris Brown feat. Lil' Wayne – Gimme That (Remix)". Swiss Singles Chart.
  12. ^ "Chris Brown: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company.
  13. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  14. ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  15. ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
  16. ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
  17. ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard.
  18. ^ "Hot 100: Year End 2006". Billboard. billboard.com. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
  19. ^ "Year-End Charts – Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Titles – 2006". Billboard.biz. 2006. Archived from the original on October 3, 2012. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
  20. ^ "Year-End Charts – Rhythmic Songs Titles – 2006". Billboard.biz. 2006. Archived from the original on October 3, 2012. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  21. ^ "Brazilian Top 100 Year-End 2007". Crowley Broadcast Analysis. April 3, 2018. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
  22. ^ "Brazilian single certifications – Chris Brown" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil.
  23. ^ "American single certifications – Chris Brown – Gimme That". Recording Industry Association of America.
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