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Sunshine (Lil' Flip song)

"Sunshine" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Lil' Flip, released May 24, 2004, as the second single from his third album, U Gotta Feel Me (2004). The song, produced by the Synphony, features vocals by American singer Lea. It reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100, Hot Rap Tracks, and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks charts, stuck in each case behind Terror Squad's "Lean Back".

"Sunshine"
Single by Lil' Flip featuring Lea
from the album U Gotta Feel Me
B-side"The Ghetto"
ReleasedMay 21, 2004 (2004-05-21)
RecordedNovember 2003
Length3:47
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)The Synphony
Lil' Flip singles chronology
"Game Over (Flip)"
(2004) 		"Sunshine"
(2004) 		"What It Do"
(2005)

The official remix of "Sunshine" is called "Baby Boy, Baby Girl" and originally featured singer Amerie, but she was later replaced by Lea. The remix samples The Notorious B.I.G.'s 1997 single "Hypnotize". In 2022, American rapper Tyga remade the song adding new lyrics, featuring American singer Jhené Aiko and American rapper Pop Smoke.[1]

Track listings

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US 12-inch single[2]

A1. "Baby Boy, Baby Girl" (Sunshine remix featuring Lea—explicit) – 3:41
A2. "Baby Boy, Baby Girl" (Sunshine remix featuring Lea—clean) – 3:40
A3. "Baby Boy, Baby Girl" (Sunshine remix featuring Lea—instrumental) – 3:40
A4. "Sunshine" (featuring Lea—explicit) – 3:45
B1. "The Ghetto" (explicit) – 2:22
B2. "The Ghetto" (clean) – 2:22
B3. "The Ghetto" (instrumental) – 2:30
B4. "The Ghetto" (explicit a cappella) – 1:37

UK CD single[3]

  1. "Sunshine" (clean album version) – 3:45
  2. "Baby Boy, Baby Girl" (Sunshine remix—explicit album version) – 3:41
  3. "Game Over" (flip—clean remix) – 4:25
  4. "Sunshine" (video) – 4:00

European CD single[4]

  1. "Sunshine" (featuring Lea) – 3:45
  2. "Sunshine" (Kingpin remix featuring Lea—dirty) – 3:56

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[22] Gold 500,000*

* Sales figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States May 24, 2004
[23]
July 12, 2004 Contemporary hit radio [24]
United Kingdom October 18, 2004
  • 12-inch vinyl
  • CD
 Columbia [25]

References

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  1. ^ "Tyga Releases "Sunshine" Single and Video f/ Jhené Aiko a..." Complex.
  2. ^ Sunshine (US 12-inch single sleeve). Lil' Flip. Sony Urban Music, Sucka Free Records, Columbia Records. 2004. 44 77009.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  3. ^ Sunshine (UK CD single liner notes). Lil' Flip. Columbia Records. 2004. 675184 2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  4. ^ Sunshine (European CD single liner notes). Lil' Flip. Columbia Records. 2004. 675416 1.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  5. ^ "R&R Canada CHR/Pop Top 30" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1574. September 24, 2004. p. 50. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
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  7. ^ "Lil' Flip – Sunshine". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  8. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  9. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  10. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  11. ^ "Lil Flip Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  12. ^ "Lil Flip Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  13. ^ "Lil Flip Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  14. ^ "Lil Flip Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  15. ^ "Lil Flip Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  16. ^ "2004 Urban Top 30" (PDF). Music Week. January 22, 2005. p. 24. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  17. ^ "Billboard Top 100 – 2004". Billboardtop100of.com. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  18. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: 2004". Billboard. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  19. ^ "Year in Music & Touring: Hot Rap Tracks". Billboard. Vol. 116, no. 52. December 25, 2004. p. YE-60. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  20. ^ "2004 The Year in Charts: Most-Played Mainstream Top 40 Songs". Billboard Radio Monitor. Vol. 12, no. 51. December 17, 2004. p. 22.
  21. ^ "Year in Music & Touring: Hot Rhythmic Top 40 Tracks". Billboard. Vol. 116, no. 52. December 25, 2004. p. YE-75. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  22. ^ "American single certifications – Lil' Flip – Sunshine". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  23. ^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1556. May 21, 2004. p. 25. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
  24. ^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1563. July 9, 2004. p. 20. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
  25. ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. October 16, 2004. p. 31.
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