Loyal (Chris Brown song)

"Loyal" is a song by American singer Chris Brown, released as the fourth single from his sixth studio album X (2014). The song was produced by Nic Nac and Mark Kragen and features a guest appearance from fellow rapper Lil Wayne and another rapper depending on the version. French Montana and Too Short feature on the East and West Coast version respectively while Tyga features on the video and album version. The song was written by Brown, Wayne, Bobby Brackins and Ty Dolla Sign, as well as different interpolative-credited artists, varying for each respective version. "Loyal" peaked at number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100. It stayed on the chart for 36 weeks. The song was promoted with performances by Brown and Lil Wayne at the BET Awards 2014, Summer Jam, 2014 Soul Train Music Awards, and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

"Loyal"
Cover artwork for the album version
Single by Chris Brown featuring Lil Wayne and Tyga
from the album X
Released
  • December 19, 2013 (2013-12-19) (East and West Coast versions)
  • March 24, 2014 (2014-03-24) (album version)
Recorded2013
Genre
Length4:24 (West, East, and Album Version(s) 6:02 (Extended Remix)
LabelRCA
Songwriter(s)
Lyricist(s)
  • Brown
  • D. Carter Jr.
  • Brackins
  • Griffin, Jr.
  • Stevenson (album version)/Kharbouch (East Coast version)/Shaw (West Coast version)
Producer(s)
Chris Brown singles chronology
"Show Me"
(2013)		 "Loyal"
(2013)		 "Main Chick"
(2014)
Lil Wayne singles chronology
"Thank You"
(2013)		 "Loyal"
(2013)		 "We Alright"
(2014)
Too Short singles chronology
"Girls"
(2013)		 "Loyal"
(2013)		 "Or Nah"
(2014)
French Montana singles chronology
"Feelin' Myself"
(2013)		 "Loyal"
(2013)		 "I Luh Ya Papi"
(2014)
Tyga singles chronology
"Iz U Down"
(2013)		 "Loyal"
(2013)		 "Hookah"
(2014)
Music video
"Loyal" on YouTube

Background

On December 16, 2013, the audio to the song was premiered online.[1] The song was originally released in two versions, an East Coast version and a West Coast version. Both versions feature Chris Brown and Lil Wayne; the East Coast version also features French Montana, while the West Coast version features Too Short.[2][3][4] Then on December 19, both versions of the song were released as digital downloads.[5][6] It would be the fourth single released from his sixth studio album X.[7]

The overall theme of the song is about unfaithful women.[8] It was reported that Brown makes references at ex-girlfriend Rihanna, whom he dated, in the song, as he sings about a girl not being loyal in a relationship, a theme that he also rapped about on DJ Khaled's "I'm Still", which was also thought to be aimed at Rihanna.[9]

Tyga makes a reference to the Jermaine Dupri/Jay-Z song "Money Ain't a Thang" during his verse on the album version, while French Montana makes a reference to The Notorious B.I.G.'s "Mo Money Mo Problems" during his verse in the East Coast version.

Music video

In February 2014, the music video for "Loyal" was shot at Universal City Walk with Lil Wayne and Tyga.[10] On March 21, 2014, Brown announced that the music video would be released on March 24, 2014.[11] Then as planned, it was released that day with a verse from rapper Tyga replacing French Montana or Too Short on the song. Singers Usher, Trey Songz and Ty Dolla Sign make cameo appearances in the video.[12][13] On August 25, 2020, the video surpassed one billion views on YouTube, becoming Brown's first music video to do so.[14][15]

As of September 2020, the music video has received over 1.0 billion views and 3.9 million likes on YouTube.[16]

Live performances

Lil Wayne sang the song with Drake at Summer Jam 2014.[17] Brown performed it live at the BET Awards 2014.[18]

Remixes

On January 8, 2014, Keyshia Cole released a remix of the song also featuring Sean Kingston, leaving Lil Wayne's original vocals on the song.[19] Also on January 8, Tyga previewed his verse that he recorded for the official remix of the song.[20] Then on March 24, 2014, the remix featuring Tyga and Lil Wayne was released to mainstream urban radio in the United States.[21] A release for digital download followed two days later.[22]

Chart performance

Loyal debuted at number 82 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart on the week of February 1, 2014. It eventually made its way to the top-ten, peaking at number nine, becoming Brown's 10th top-ten single on the chart. The song spent a total of 36 weeks on the chart. It also peaked at number four on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and spent 14 weeks on the chart. As of July 2014, the song has sold a million digital copies in the United States.[23] On November 6, 2017, the single was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for combined sales and streaming equivalent units of over four million units in the United States.

Track listing

Digital single

  1. "Loyal" (East Coast Version) (featuring Lil Wayne and French Montana) – 4:24
  2. "Loyal" (West Coast Version) (featuring Lil Wayne and Too Short) – 4:24
  3. "Loyal" (Album Version) (featuring Lil Wayne and Tyga) – 4:24

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[51] 3× Platinum 210,000^
Denmark (IFPI Denmark)[52] Gold 30,000^
United Kingdom (BPI)[53] Platinum 600,000
United States (RIAA)[54] 4× Platinum 4,000,000

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Radio and release history
Country Date Format Label Ref.
United States December 19, 2013 Digital download for East and West Coast version RCA [6]
January 15, 2014 Mainstream urban radio [55]
March 26, 2014 Digital download for album version [22]
United Kingdom April 3, 2014 Urban contemporary radio [56]

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