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| | Released = June 4, 2013 | | Released = June 4, 2013 | ||
| | Format = ] | | Format = ] | ||
| | Recorded = February 10, 2013<ref>http://www.sohh.com/2013/06/2_chainz_has_the_feds_watching_at_summer.html</ref><ref>http://www.vibe.com/article/exclusive-pharrell-making-2-chainz-feds-watching-single</ref> | | Recorded = February 10, 2013<ref name="autogenerated1">{{cite web|last=Langhorne |first=Cyrus |url=http://www.sohh.com/2013/06/2_chainz_has_the_feds_watching_at_summer.html |title=2 Chainz Has The "Feds Watching" At Summer Jam [Video |publisher=Sohh.Com |date=2013-06-03 |accessdate=2013-07-26}}</ref><ref name="autogenerated2">{{cite web|url=http://www.vibe.com/article/exclusive-pharrell-making-2-chainz-feds-watching-single |title=Exclusive: Pharrell On the Making Of 2 Chainz 'Feds Watching' Single |publisher=Vibe |date=2013-06-05 |accessdate=2013-07-26}}</ref> | ||
| | Genre = ] | | Genre = ] | ||
| | Length = 4:10 | | Length = 4:10 | ||
| | Label = ] | | Label = ] | ||
| | Writer = ], ] | | Writer = ], ] | ||
| | Producer = ]<ref>http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/1565610/lil-wayne-nicki-minaj-mariah-carey-and-more-surprise-at-summer-jam-xx</ref> | | Producer = ]<ref name="billboardlil">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/1565610/lil-wayne-nicki-minaj-mariah-carey-and-more-surprise-at-summer-jam-xx |title=Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey & More Surprise At Summer Jam XX |publisher=Billboard |date= |accessdate=2013-07-26}}</ref> | ||
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| | Chronology = ] singles | | Chronology = ] singles | ||
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| ==Background== | ==Background== | ||
| On June 2, 2013, Epps premiered "Feds Watching" at the ]'s Summer Jam, the first single from his second studio album. The song features ] and was recorded on 2013 Grammy Awards night.<ref |
On June 2, 2013, Epps premiered "Feds Watching" at the ]'s Summer Jam, the first single from his second studio album. The song features ] and was recorded on 2013 Grammy Awards night.<ref name="autogenerated1"/><ref name="autogenerated2"/> The song was released to ] on two days later, on June 4, 2013.<ref name="apple1">{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/feds-watching-feat.-pharrell/id657628377 |title=Connecting to the iTunes Store |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date= |accessdate=2013-07-26}}</ref> | ||
| ==Music video== | ==Music video== | ||
| The ], released June 30, 2013 and was directed by Ryan Hope. A theme highly emphasized in the music video is that ] featured many dark-skinned women as extras in the video.<ref>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/01/2-chainz-feds-watching-video-pharrell_n_3528133.html</ref> | The ], released June 30, 2013 and was directed by Ryan Hope. A theme highly emphasized in the music video is that ] featured many dark-skinned women as extras in the video.<ref name="huffingtonpost1">{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/01/2-chainz-feds-watching-video-pharrell_n_3528133.html |title=2 Chainz' 'Feds Watching' Video Features Pharrell And Many Beautiful Ladies |publisher=Huffingtonpost.com |date= |accessdate=2013-07-26}}</ref> | ||
| ===Critical reception=== | ===Critical reception=== | ||
| '']'' gave the music video a positive review stating: "It should be illegal for this many attractive women to be in the same place at the same time. "Feds Watching" serves a disproportional male to female ratio in an exotic, secluded bachelor pad.".<ref>http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/1568797/four-play-2-chainz-fantasia-ciara-hodgy-beats</ref> | '']'' gave the music video a positive review stating: "It should be illegal for this many attractive women to be in the same place at the same time. "Feds Watching" serves a disproportional male to female ratio in an exotic, secluded bachelor pad.".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/1568797/four-play-2-chainz-fantasia-ciara-hodgy-beats |title=Four-Play: 2 Chainz, Fantasia, Ciara & Hodgy Beats |publisher=Billboard |date=2013-07-03 |accessdate=2013-07-26}}</ref> | ||
| '']'' also gave the video a positive review stating: "2 Chainz' "Feds Watching" video follows the luxury rap music video formula with one notable twist. In the song, 2 Chainz raps about sporting Commes des Garcons and Alexander Wang clothing because "if the Fed's watching," he'd like to be "fresh as hell." (It turns out, of course, that they are watching.) The visuals for the song are appropriately lavish, wish most of the action taking place in a Los Angeles mansion perched above the city."<ref |
'']'' also gave the video a positive review stating: "2 Chainz' "Feds Watching" video follows the luxury rap music video formula with one notable twist. In the song, 2 Chainz raps about sporting Commes des Garcons and Alexander Wang clothing because "if the Fed's watching," he'd like to be "fresh as hell." (It turns out, of course, that they are watching.) The visuals for the song are appropriately lavish, wish most of the action taking place in a Los Angeles mansion perched above the city."<ref name="huffingtonpost1"/> | ||
| ==Track listing== | ==Track listing== | ||
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Revision as of 22:50, 26 July 2013
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"Feds Watching" is a song by American hip hop recording artist 2 Chainz, released June 3, 2013 as the lead single from his second studio album B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time (2013). The song, which features fellow American singer Pharrell, who also produced "Feds Watching". The song has since peaked at number 67 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Background
On June 2, 2013, Epps premiered "Feds Watching" at the Hot 97's Summer Jam, the first single from his second studio album. The song features Pharrell Williams and was recorded on 2013 Grammy Awards night. The song was released to iTunes on two days later, on June 4, 2013.
Music video
The music video, released June 30, 2013 and was directed by Ryan Hope. A theme highly emphasized in the music video is that 2 Chainz featured many dark-skinned women as extras in the video.
Critical reception
Billboard gave the music video a positive review stating: "It should be illegal for this many attractive women to be in the same place at the same time. "Feds Watching" serves a disproportional male to female ratio in an exotic, secluded bachelor pad.".
The Huffington Post also gave the video a positive review stating: "2 Chainz' "Feds Watching" video follows the luxury rap music video formula with one notable twist. In the song, 2 Chainz raps about sporting Commes des Garcons and Alexander Wang clothing because "if the Fed's watching," he'd like to be "fresh as hell." (It turns out, of course, that they are watching.) The visuals for the song are appropriately lavish, wish most of the action taking place in a Los Angeles mansion perched above the city."
Track listing
- Digital single
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Feds Watching" (featuring Pharrell) | Tauheed Epps, Pharrell Williams | Pharrell | 4:10 |
Chart performance
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Hot 100 | 67 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) | 22 |
Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
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| United States | June 4, 2013 | Digital download | Def Jam |
References
- ^ Langhorne, Cyrus (2013-06-03). "2 Chainz Has The "Feds Watching" At Summer Jam [Video". Sohh.Com. Retrieved 2013-07-26.
- ^ "Exclusive: Pharrell On the Making Of 2 Chainz 'Feds Watching' Single". Vibe. 2013-06-05. Retrieved 2013-07-26.
- ^ "Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey & More Surprise At Summer Jam XX". Billboard. Retrieved 2013-07-26.
- ^ "Connecting to the iTunes Store". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 2013-07-26.
- ^ "2 Chainz' 'Feds Watching' Video Features Pharrell And Many Beautiful Ladies". Huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved 2013-07-26.
- "Four-Play: 2 Chainz, Fantasia, Ciara & Hodgy Beats". Billboard. 2013-07-03. Retrieved 2013-07-26.
- "2 Chainz Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- "2 Chainz Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
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