"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"
Single by Lil Jon featuring E-40 and Sean Paul of YoungBloodZ
from the album Crunk Rock (intended)
ReleasedApril 11, 2006 (2006-04-11)[1]
Recorded2005
Genre
Length4:34
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Lil Jon
Lil Jon singles chronology
"Real Nigga Roll Call"
(2004)
"Snap Yo Fingers"
(2006)
"Act a Fool"
(2006)
E-40 singles chronology
"Quarterbackin'"
(2003)
"Snap Yo Fingers"
(2006)
"Tell Me When to Go"
(2006)
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

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The official remix features additional vocals by Lil Jon and verses by rappers Sun-E and Chyna Whyte.

Track listing

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  1. "Snap Yo Fingers" (Radio Edit) – 4:34
  2. "Snap Yo Fingers" (Explicit version) – 4:34
  3. "Snap Yo Fingers" (Instrumental version) – 4:34
  4. "Snap Yo Fingers" (A cappella version) – 4:09

Chart positions

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Weekly charts

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Chart (2006) Peak
position
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

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Chart (2006) Position
US Billboard Hot 100[17] 24
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[18] 8
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[19] 2

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[20] Platinum 1,000,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ "Snap Yo Fingers - E-40, Lil Jon, Sean Paul | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Jeffries, David (2006-08-22). ""Crunk Hits, Vol. 2" > Overview". allmusic. Retrieved 2008-11-21.
  6. ^ "Lil' Jon - Snap Yo Fingers (2006)".
  7. ^ "Where to Watch Vevo Music Videos".
  8. ^ ""Snap Yo Fingers" Video Feedback Effect at DVinfo.net".
  9. ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 166.
  10. ^ "Lil Jon feat. E-40 & Sean Paul of YoungBloodZ – Snap Yo Fingers" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts.
  11. ^ "Lil Jon feat. E-40 & Sean Paul of YoungBloodZ – Snap Yo Fingers". Top 40 Singles.
  12. ^ "Lil Jon Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  13. ^ "Lil Jon Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
  14. ^ "Lil Jon Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard.
  15. ^ Billboard positions: Allmusic.com. Foreign charts: Acharts.us
  16. ^ "Lil Jon Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard.
  17. ^ "Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2006". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
  18. ^ "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.
  19. ^ "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2006". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
  20. ^ "American single certifications – Lil' Jon – Snap Yo Fingers". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 19, 2022.