Let's Ride (Montell Jordan song)

"Let's Ride" is the lead single released from Montell Jordan's third album of the same name. The song was produced by Teddy Bishop, arranged by R&B singer Case and featured verses from American rappers Master P and Silkk the Shocker.

"Let's Ride"
Single by Montell Jordan featuring Master P and Silkk the Shocker
from the album Let's Ride
B-side"Let's Ride (Instrumental)"
ReleasedFebruary 10, 1998
Recorded1997
Length4:51
LabelDef Jam
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Teddy Bishop
Montell Jordan singles chronology
"What's on Tonight"
(1997)
"Let's Ride"
(1998)
"I Can Do That"
(1998)
Silkk the Shocker singles chronology
"Just Be Straight with Me"
(1998)
"Let's Ride"
(1998)
"It Ain't My Fault"
(1998)
Master P singles chronology
"With Me"
(1998)
"Let's Ride"
(1998)
"Live or Die"
(1999)

"Let's Ride" became a huge hit in 1998, making it to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, held from the #1 spot by K-Ci & JoJo's "All My Life". The song also spent three non-consecutive weeks at #1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks, becoming his second most successful single after 1995's "This Is How We Do It". "Let's Ride" was certified platinum by the RIAA on April 22, 1998 for individual sales of over 1,000,000 copies. The song was sent to radio stations on February 17, 1998.

Single track listing

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A-Side

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  1. "Let's Ride" (Radio Edit)- 3:47

B-Side

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  1. "Let's Ride" (LP Version)- 4:51
  2. "Let's Ride" (Instrumental)- 4:51

Charts and certifications

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "MONTELL JORDAN FEAT. MASTER P & SILKK 'THE SHOCKER' – Let's Ride". Top 40 Singles.
  2. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
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  5. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  6. ^ "Montell Jordan Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  7. ^ "Montell Jordan Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  8. ^ "Montell Jordan Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  9. ^ "Billboard Top 100 - 1998". Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved August 28, 2010.
  10. ^ "1998 The Year in Music". Billboard. Vol. 110, no. 52. December 26, 1998. p. YE-51. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  11. ^ "Best-Selling Records of 1998". Billboard. 111 (5). BPI Communications Inc.: 75 January 30, 1999. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
  12. ^ "American single certifications – Jordan, Montell – Let%27s Ride". Recording Industry Association of America.