Wishing (DJ Drama song)
"Wishing" is a song by American hip hop record producer DJ Drama. It was released as a digital download on May 2, 2016 as the lead single from fifth studio album Quality Street Music 2 (2016). The song features guest vocals from American singer Chris Brown, and American rappers Skeme and LyQuin.[1] The song contains a sample of the song "Disrespectful" by Trey Songz and Mila J from his sixth studio album Trigga (2014).
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Single by DJ Drama featuring Chris Brown, Skeme and LyQuin | ||||
from the album Quality Street Music 2 | ||||
Released | May 2, 2016 | |||
Recorded | 2016 | |||
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Length | 4:15 | |||
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Producer(s) | J Nat Beats | |||
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"Wishing" on YouTube |
Music video
On May 26, 2016, DJ Drama uploaded the music video for "Wishing", directed by Eavvon O'Neal, on his YouTube and Vevo account.[2] The music video features cameo appearances from 50 Cent.[3]
Remix
On September 28, 2016, a remix was released that featured DJ Drama, Chris Brown, Fabolous, Trey Songz, Tory Lanez and Jhené Aiko.[4]
Charts
"Wishing" peaked at number 77 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming DJ Drama's highest-charting single.
Weekly charts
Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 77 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] | 29 |
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[7] | 8 |
Year-end charts
Chart (2016) | Position |
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US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] | 86 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[9] | Gold | 500,000![]() |
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Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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United States | May 2, 2016 | Digital download |
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United Kingdom | May 6, 2016 | [11] | ||
References
- Lilah, Rose (May 9, 2016). "DJ Drama drops off his new single, featuring Chris Brown, Skeme and Ly@uin, "Wishing"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 3, 2016.
- "DJ Drama - Wishing ft. Chris Brown, Skeme, Lyquin". YouTube. Retrieved May 10, 2016.
- "DJ Drama Feat. Chris Brown, Skeme, Lyquin "Wishing" Video". hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved July 3, 2016.
- http://www.rap-up.com/2016/09/28/new-music-dj-drama-fabolous-trey-songz-tory-lanez-jhene-aiko-chris-brown-wishing-remix/
- "DJ Drama Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 11, 2016.
- "DJ Drama Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
- "DJ Drama Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
- "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
- "American single certifications". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.
- "Wishing (feat. Chris Brown, Skeme & Lyquin) - Single". iTunes (US). Retrieved July 3, 2016.
- "Wishing (feat. Chris Brown, Skeme & Lyquin) - Single". iTunes (GB). Retrieved July 3, 2016.