"Holla at Me" is the debut single by American musician DJ Khaled featuring American rappers Lil Wayne, Paul Wall, Fat Joe, Rick Ross, and Pitbull, released in 2006 from the former's debut studio album Listennn... the Album. Produced by Cool & Dre, it samples Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force's 1983 song "Looking for the Perfect Beat".

"Holla at Me"
Single by DJ Khaled featuring Lil Wayne, Paul Wall, Fat Joe, Rick Ross and Pitbull
from the album Listennn... the Album
ReleasedFebruary 28, 2006 (2006-02-28)
Recorded2005
GenreHip hop
Length4:28
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Cool & Dre
DJ Khaled singles chronology
"Holla at Me"
(2006)
"Grammy Family"
(2006)
Lil Wayne singles chronology
"Hollywood Divorce"
(2005)
"Holla at Me"
(2006)
"You Know What"
(2005)
Paul Wall singles chronology
"Girl"
(2006)
"Holla at Me"
(2006)
"Drive Slow"
(2006)
Fat Joe singles chronology
"I Don't Care"
(2005)
"Holla at Me"
(2006)
"Make It Rain"
(2006)
Rick Ross singles chronology
"Holla at Me"
(2006)
"Hustlin'"
(2006)
Pitbull singles chronology
"Holla at Me"
(2006)
"Born-N-Raised"
(2006)

Chart performance

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"Holla at Me" debuted and peaked at number 59 on the US Billboard Hot 100 the week of June 24, 2006.[1] It stayed on the chart for four weeks.[2] It also peaked at number 15 on the US Hot Rap Tracks chart in June 2006.[3]

Music video

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Jim Jones, Birdman, Johnny Dang, Slim Thug, Remy Ma, Trina, Trick Daddy, DJ Drama, Scott Storch, DJ Clue, Cool & Dre, DJ Felli Fel and DMX all make cameo appearances in the video.

Charts

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Chart (2006) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[4] 59
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[5] 24
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[6] 15
US Pop 100 (Billboard)[7] 65
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[8] 34

References

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  1. ^ Hasty, Katie (June 15, 2006). "Shakira's 'Hips' Still Shaking At No. 1". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved September 23, 2014.
  2. ^ "DJ Khaled featuring Lil Wayne, Paul Wall, Fat Joe, Rick Ross and Pitbull - Holla at Me". aCharts.co. Retrieved September 23, 2014.
  3. ^ Billboard.com - Hot Rap Tracks - Holla at Me - Chart Listing For The Week Of Jun 24 2006, retrieved August 23, 2008
  4. ^ "DJ Khaled Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
  5. ^ "DJ Khaled Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
  6. ^ "DJ Khaled Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
  7. ^ "DJ Khaled – Awards". AllMusic. Archived from the original on May 3, 2016. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
  8. ^ "DJ Khaled Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
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