"The Potion" is the third single from Ludacris' fourth studio album, The Red Light District. It peaked at number 65 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs singles chart. The beat was originally offered to Jay-Z for The Black Album, but was rejected in favor of the beat that was used in "Dirt off Your Shoulder".[1] This song was the conclusion to the music video of the preceding single "Number One Spot". The song was also featured in the final dance sequence of Step Up 2: The Streets.

"The Potion"
Single by Ludacris
from the album The Red Light District
B-side"Pass Out"
ReleasedApril 20, 2005
Recorded2004
GenreHip hop
Length3:55
LabelDTP, Def Jam
Songwriter(s)Christopher Bridges, Tim Mosley
Producer(s)Timbaland
Ludacris singles chronology
"Oh"
(2005)
"The Potion"
(2005)
"Pimpin' All Over the World"
(2005)

Track listing

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  1. "The Potion" (Clean version)
  2. "The Potion" (Main version)
  3. "The Potion" (Instrumental)
  4. "Pass Out" (Clean version)
  5. "Pass Out" (Main version)
  6. "Pass Out" (Instrumental)

Charts

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Chart (2004/2005) Peak
Position
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs 65

References

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  1. ^ "Jay-Z's face when he hears the "Dirt off Your Shoulder" beat for the first time. [VIDEO]". www.wimp.com. Archived from the original on 2013-12-24.