"Wobble Up" is a song by American singer Chris Brown featuring Trinidadian-born rapper Nicki Minaj and American rapper G-Eazy. "Wobble Up" is a bounce track, and its production samples “Monkey on the D$ck” (1996), originally produced by Mannie Fresh and performed by Cash Money Records’ artist Magnolia Shorty. “Wobble Up” was released on April 18, 2019, as the third single from Brown's ninth studio album Indigo.[1]
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| Single by Chris Brown featuring Nicki Minaj and G-Eazy | ||||
| from the album Indigo | ||||
| Released | April 18, 2019 | |||
| Recorded | 2019 | |||
| Genre | Bounce | |||
| Length | 3:42 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | J.R. Rotem | |||
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| "Wobble Up" on YouTube | ||||
Background and composition
editThe song was written by its performers, and produced by J.R. Rotem. "Wobble Up" contains a sample of "Monkey on tha D$ck" (1997) by the late Cash Money rap artist Magnolia Shorty, for which its composers are credited as writers. The song marks Chris Brown's seventh collaboration with Nicki Minaj and third with G-Eazy, and the first between Minaj and G-Eazy.[2]
"Wobble Up" is a bounce track about twerking.[3] HotNewHipHop described its lyrical content as "hedonistic fun" and "x-rated".[2] Brown performs the song's chorus and its first and last verse, Nicki Minaj raps the second verse with an up-tempo flow,[2] while G-Eazy raps the third verse with lyrics about buying women several material gifts.[4]
Music video
editChris Brown released the music video for "Wobble Up" on May 20, 2019. American rapper Tyga and internet celebrity Dan Rue make cameos in the video.[5][6] The video was directed by Brown and Arrad Rahgoshay. One day following its release, the team behind the video was accused by German artist Marius Sperlich for stealing and copying his artworks.[7][8]
Billboard and Rap-Up praised the dancing in the video,[9][4] while Complex commended its "computer-generated tropical backdrops" and the visuals' "vibrant color contrast".[10]
Credits and personnel
editCredits adapted from Tidal.[11]
- J.R. Rotem – production, lyrics
- Chris Brown – vocals, lyrics
- Nicki Minaj – vocals, lyrics
- G-Eazy – vocals, lyrics
- Magnolia Shorty – background vocals, lyrics
- Billie Calvin – lyrics
- Theron Thomas – lyrics
- Byron O. Thomas – lyrics
- Randy Merrill – mastering engineer
- Ben "Bengineer" Chang – assistant engineer
- Patrizio Pigliapoco – mixing, recording engineer
- Aubry "Big Juice" Delaine – misc. producer
Charts
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Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[18] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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References
edit- ^ "Wobble Up (feat. Nicki Minaj & G-Eazy) - Single by Chris Brown". iTunes. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
- ^ a b c Findlay, Mitch (April 18, 2019). "Chris Brown Taps Nicki Minaj & G-Eazy For "Wobble Up"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
- ^ "Chris Brown Enlists Nicki Minaj & G-Eazy for Bouncy 'Wobble Up': Listen". Billboard.
- ^ a b "Chris Brown Throws a Twerk Party with Nicki Minaj & G-Eazy for New 'Wobble Up' Video: Watch". Billboard.
- ^ Michael Saponara (May 20, 2019). "Chris Brown Throws a Twerk Party With Nicki Minaj & G-Eazy for New 'Wobble Up' Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved May 30, 2019.
- ^ "Video:Chris Brown feat. Nicki Minaj & G-Eazy – 'Wobble Up'". Rap-Up. May 20, 2019. Retrieved May 30, 2019.
- ^ Christopher Weston (May 20, 2019). "Who directed Chris Brown Wobble Up? The similarities causing friction!". HITC. Retrieved May 30, 2019.
- ^ "Chris Brown Accused Of Ripping Off Artist's Work In New 'Wobble Up' Music Video". CapitalXtra. May 21, 2019. Retrieved May 30, 2019.
- ^ "Watch a Teaser for Chris Brown's 'Wobble Up' Video". May 14, 2019.
- ^ "Watch Chris Brown's "Wobble Up" Video f/ Nicki Minaj and G-Eazy". Complex Networks.
- ^ "Wobble Up / Chris Brown". Tidal. April 18, 2019. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 29, 2019. Retrieved May 7, 2019.
- ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
- ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
- ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
- ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
- ^ "Hot R&B Songs - Year-End 2019". Billboard. Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
- ^ "American single certifications – Chris Brown – Wobble Up". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 1, 2021.