Studio (song)

"Studio" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Schoolboy Q, released on April 22, 2014 by Top Dawg Entertainment and Interscope Records, as the fourth official single from his third studio album, Oxymoron (2014). The song, which features vocals from American singer and songwriter BJ the Chicago Kid, was recorded in 2013 and produced by American record producer Swiff D.

"Studio"
Cover artwork for the official remix
Single by Schoolboy Q featuring BJ the Chicago Kid
from the album Oxymoron
ReleasedApril 22, 2014
Recorded2013
Genre
Length4:38
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Swiff D
Schoolboy Q singles chronology
"2 On"
(2014)		 "Studio"
(2014)		 "Hell of a Night"
(2014)
BJ the Chicago Kid singles chronology
"Good Luv'n"
(2012)		 "Studio"
(2014)		 "Church"
(2015)
Music video
"Studio" on YouTube

Music video

The song's music video, directed by Jerome D, was released on April 22, 2014.[1]

Remix

The official remix features a verse by American rapper Nas.[2]

Commercial performance

The song peaked at number 38 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming his highest-charting single on that chart as a lead artist. It also topped the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart. It appeared on the Billboard Hot 100 year-end chart at number 96 despite only peaking at number 38, making it the fourth lowest-peaking song to be included on the Billboard Hot 100 year-end chart. The song has been certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales and streams of over 2 million units.

Awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Award Result
2014 2014 BET Hip Hop Awards Best Collabo, Duo or Group Nominated
Track of the Year
2015 2015 Grammy Awards Best Rap/Sung Collaboration Nominated

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[10] 2× Platinum 2,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history
Region Date Format Label
United States April 22, 2014[11] Urban contemporary radio

References
  1. http://www.illroots.com/watch/schoolboy-q-studio-ft-bj-the-chicago-kid-music-video
  2. http://www.fashionably-early.com/2014/09/10/schoolboy-q-studio-remix-ft-nas-bj-the-chicago-kid/
  3. "Ultratop.be – Schoolboy Q – Studio" (in Dutch). Ultratop Urban.
  4. "Schoolboy Q Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  5. "Schoolboy Q Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
  6. "Schoolboy Q Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard.
  7. "Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
  8. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
  9. "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
  10. "American single certifications – Schoolboy Q – Studio". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
  11. "Urban/UAC Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on April 10, 2014. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
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