"Snap Yo Fingers" is a song by American rapper Lil Jon. It was originally intended to be the first single from Lil Jon's solo debut album, Crunk Rock.[3] However, the release date of Crunk Rock was subsequently delayed.[4] In August 2006, Lil Jon's label TVT Records released the second volume of its Crunk Hits compilation, and "Snap Yo Fingers" was the opening track.[5] When Crunk Rock was finally released four years later, the song was left out of the album.
"Snap Yo Fingers" | ||||
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Single by Lil Jon featuring E-40 and Sean Paul of YoungBloodZ | ||||
from the album Crunk Rock (intended) | ||||
Released | April 11, 2006[1] | |||
Recorded | 2005 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 4:34 | |||
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Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | Lil Jon | |||
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E-40 singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Snap Yo Fingers" on YouTube |
The song was produced by Lil Jon and features E-40 and Sean P. The catchy, up-tempo and club oriented Southern hip hop track allowed the song to peak at number 7 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
On the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts, the song reached number seven and one, respectively. The music video was directed by Hype Williams.[6][7][8]
Remix
editThe official remix features additional vocals by Lil Jon and verses by rappers Sun-E and Chyna Whyte.
Track listing
edit- "Snap Yo Fingers" (Radio Edit) – 4:34
- "Snap Yo Fingers" (Explicit version) – 4:34
- "Snap Yo Fingers" (Instrumental version) – 4:34
- "Snap Yo Fingers" (A cappella version) – 4:09
Chart positions
editWeekly charts
editChart (2006) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[9] | 57 |
Germany (GfK)[10] | 89 |
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[11] | 14 |
US Billboard Hot 100[12] | 7 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[13] | 1 |
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[14] | 25 |
US Pop 100 (Billboard)[15] | 18 |
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[16] | 1 |
Year-end charts
editChart (2006) | Position |
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US Billboard Hot 100[17] | 24 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[18] | 8 |
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[19] | 2 |
Certifications
editRegion | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[20] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
References
edit- ^ "Snap Yo Fingers - E-40, Lil Jon, Sean Paul | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
- ^ a b Breihan, Tom (November 15, 2022). "T-Pain - "Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')" (Featuring Yung Joc)". The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music. New York: Hachette Book Group. p. 257.
- ^ Reid, Shaheem (2006-05-17). "Lil Jon Wants To Double His Gold By Becoming King Of Rock". MTV News. Archived from the original on June 19, 2006. Retrieved 2008-11-21.
- ^ Reid, Shaheem (2008-03-06). "Lil Jon Isn't A Rock Star Just Yet, But He's Keeping Busy With E-40, Extreme Athletes". MTV News. Archived from the original on March 10, 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-21.
- ^ Jeffries, David (2006-08-22). ""Crunk Hits, Vol. 2" > Overview". allmusic. Retrieved 2008-11-21.
- ^ "Lil' Jon - Snap Yo Fingers (2006)".
- ^ "Where to Watch Vevo Music Videos".
- ^ ""Snap Yo Fingers" Video Feedback Effect at DVinfo.net".
- ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 166.
- ^ "Lil Jon feat. E-40 & Sean Paul of YoungBloodZ – Snap Yo Fingers" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts.
- ^ "Lil Jon feat. E-40 & Sean Paul of YoungBloodZ – Snap Yo Fingers". Top 40 Singles.
- ^ "Lil Jon Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Lil Jon Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Lil Jon Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ Billboard positions: Allmusic.com. Foreign charts: Acharts.us
- ^ "Lil Jon Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard.
- ^ "Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2006". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- ^ "Year-End Charts – Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Titles – 2006". Billboard.biz. 2006. Archived from the original on October 3, 2012. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
- ^ "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2006". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- ^ "American single certifications – Lil' Jon – Snap Yo Fingers". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 19, 2022.