"First Date" is a song by American rapper 50 Cent, released on October 3, 2012, as a single from his then-upcoming studio album Street King Immortal, which was eventually cancelled. The song, produced by 45 Music, features fellow American rapper Too Short.[1]
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| Single by 50 Cent featuring Too Short | ||||
| from the album Street King Immortal (shelved) | ||||
| Released | October 3, 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2012 | |||
| Genre | East Coast hip hop | |||
| Length | 3:36 | |||
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| Producer(s) | 45 Music | |||
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| Too Short singles chronology | ||||
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Background
edit50 Cent premiered the single with DJ Big Von on American radio station KMEL 106 on October 3, 2012, but it only was available to purchase as digital download on October 22, 2012. It was released at iTunes Store and on Amazon.com.[2][3]
Music video
editA music video for the track was shot in Washington, D.C., on October 8, 2012, where 50 Cent was casting female models to make their appearance in the video.[4] It also featured cameo appearances from G-Unit Records artist Tony Yayo and was directed by Eif Rivera, who 50 Cent has collaborated in several videos. Too Short part of the clip was shot on October 18, 2012, in Hollywood, California, and also directed by Eif Rivera.[5]
50 Cent released a trailer of it on November 7, 2012, via his YouTube channel. The music video was released on November 14, 2012, on Hot 97 website.[6]
The music video has been viewed over 5 million times on YouTube.[7]
Track listing
editDigital download
- "First Date" (featuring Too Short) – 3:36
Credits and personnel
edit- Songwriter – Curtis Jackson, R. Richardson, Todd Shaw, J.W. Alexander, W. Hutchinson
- Production – 45 Music
- Mixing – Steve Baughman
Charts
edit| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] | 48 |
Release history
edit| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States[3] | October 3, 2012 | Digital download | Shady, Aftermath, Interscope |
References
edit- ^ "50 Cent - First Date (feat. Too Short) (Radio RIP)". ThisIs50. Archived from the original on 6 October 2012. Retrieved 20 October 2012.
- ^ Andrew Martin. "Listen: 50 Cent f/ Too $hort "First Date"". Complex. Retrieved 20 October 2012.
- ^ a b "First Date (Explicit): 50 Cent: MP3 Songs". Amazon. Retrieved 20 October 2012.
- ^ "Entertainment Mogul 50 Cent Casting Females For 3 Music Videos And A Film In Washington, DC". MiSS V INC. Retrieved 20 October 2012.
- ^ "Twitter / EifRivera: WEST HOLLYWOOD CA TOMORROW..." Eif Rivera. Retrieved 20 October 2012.
- ^ "Video: 50 Cent – 'First Date' (Trailer)". Rap-Up. Retrieved 7 November 2012.
- ^ "Search: 50 Cent First Date". YouTube.
- ^ "50 Cent Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 4, 2012.