"When I Feel Like It" is a song by American rapper Fabolous featuring fellow American rapper 2 Chainz. The song was released as a single on July 9, 2013 and was produced by David D.A. Doman. The song has peaked at number five on the US Billboard Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart.

"When I Feel Like It"
An image of a gold crown with jewels being held.
Single by Fabolous featuring 2 Chainz
from the album Loso's Way 2: Rise to Power
ReleasedJuly 9, 2013
Recorded2013
GenreHip hop
Length3:59
LabelDesert Storm, Def Jam
Songwriter(s)John Jackson, Tauheed Epps, David Lewis Doman, Zachary Seman
Producer(s)David D.A. Doman
Fabolous singles chronology
"Ready"
(2013)
"When I Feel Like It"
(2013)
"Don't Shoot"
(2014)
2 Chainz singles chronology
"Trampoline"
(2013)
"When I Feel Like It"
(2013)
"My Story"
(2013)

Background

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On May 31, 2013, Fabolous premiered "When I Feel Like It" featuring 2 Chainz, via his SoundCloud. It was produced by David D.A. Doman, and was revealed to be the next single from his sixth studio album Loso's Way 2: Rise to Power.[1][2][3][4] It would officially receive a retail release to iTunes as the album's second single on July 9, 2013.[5]

Music video

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On July 24, 2013 Fabolous and 2 Chainz shot the music video for "When I Feel Like It", at La Marina Beach in New York City. Five days later they released the behind the scenes footage of the shoot.[6][7] Cameo appearances in the video come from rappers French Montana, Meek Mill, Trina, Ace Hood, Vado, and DJ Khaled among others.[8][9] The music video was released on September 11, 2013.[10]

Chart performance

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Chart (2013) Peak
position
US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles (Billboard)[11] 5

Release history

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Country Date Format Label
United States July 9, 2013[12] Digital download Desert Storm, Def Jam
August 2013[13] Urban contemporary radio

References

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  1. ^ "Fabolous 2 Chainz "When I Feel Like It"". Complex. May 31, 2013. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
  2. ^ Nigel D. (January 11, 2013). "Fabolous ft. 2 Chainz – When I Feel Like It | RealTalkNY". Realtalkny.uproxx.com. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
  3. ^ Steve Raze (@SteveRaze) (May 31, 2013). "Fabolous Ft. 2 Chainz "When I Feel Like It"". AllHipHop.com. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
  4. ^ "New Music: Fabolous f/ 2 Chainz – 'When I Feel Like It'". Rap-Up.com. May 30, 2013. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
  5. ^ "iTunes – Music – When I Feel Like It (feat. 2 Chainz) – Single by Fabolous". Itunes.apple.com. July 9, 2013. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
  6. ^ "2 Chainz Breakfast Club Interview". Complex. July 25, 2013. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
  7. ^ Amaya (July 30, 2013). "Behind The Scenes: Fabolous & 2 Chainz "When I Feel Like It"". Def Jam. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
  8. ^ "BTS: Fabolous Brings Out Hot Women for "When I Feel Like It"". Vladtv.com. July 30, 2013. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
  9. ^ "Behind The Scenes: Fabolous & 2 Chainz "When I Feel Like It"". MissInfo.tv. July 29, 2013. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
  10. ^ B.Dot (September 11, 2013). "New Video: Fabolous x 2 Chainz "When I Feel Like It"". Rap Radar. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
  11. ^ "Fabolous – Chart History: Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved September 12, 2013.
  12. ^ "iTunes – Music – When I Feel Like It (feat. 2 Chainz) – Single by Fabolous". Itunes.apple.com. July 9, 2013. Retrieved August 25, 2013.
  13. ^ "View Listing – Promo Only: Music & Music Video". www.promoonly.com. Retrieved May 20, 2017.