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Template:Short description Script error: No such module "For". Template:Refimprove Template:Use mdy dates Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Template:Main other "Grillz" is a song by American rapper Nelly featuring fellow American rappers Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp, and uncredited vocals from American singer Brandi Williams (of the group Blaque).[1] The song was written by Nelly, Jermaine Dupri, Paul Wall, Ali, Gipp and James Phillips. It contains samples of Destiny's Child's "Soldier", written by Beyoncé Knowles, Kelendria Rowland, Tenitra Williams, Garrett Hamler, and Rich Harrison; it also contains samples of "Left Me Lonely" by MC Shan. Production was handled by Dupri. Following its release, it topped the US Billboard Hot 100 and reached the top 20 in Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand.

Awards

In 2007, the song was nominated for Best Rap Performance as a Duo or Group at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards, losing to Chamillionaire's "Ridin'".[2]

Chart performance

"Grillz" reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100.[3] It stayed on the top spot for two consecutive weeks. At the end of the year it was ranked number 12 on the Billboard 2006 year-end chart.[4] The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified "Grillz" platinum for 1,000,000 digital sales and for 1,000,000 mastertone sales.[5]

Music video

The song's music video, directed by Fat Cats, was released in 2005. Jermaine Dupri, Big Boi, Iamsu!, Avery Storm, St. Lunatics, Taylor Made, Jung Tru, Chocolate Tai, and Johnny Dang make cameo appearances throughout the video.

Track listings

US 12-inch single[6]

  1. "Grillz" (dirty version) – 4:30
  2. "Grillz" (clean version) – 4:30
  3. "Grillz" (instrumental) – 4:30

UK, European, and Australasian CD single[7][8][9]

  1. "Grillz" (radio edit) – 3:47
  2. "Grillz" (explicit) – 4:30
  3. "Tired" (album version explicit featuring Avery Storm) – 3:17
  4. "Grillz" (video)

UK 12-inch single[10]

A1. "Grillz" (radio edit) – 3:47
A2. "Grillz" (explicit) – 4:30
B1. "Grillz" (instrumental) – 4:30
B2. "Tired" (album version explicit featuring Avery Storm) – 3:17

Charts

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Certifications

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Release history

Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States November 1, 2005 Rhythmic contemporary radio Template:Hlist [17]
December 13, 2005 Contemporary hit radio [17]
United Kingdom March 20, 2006 CD [18]
Australia March 27, 2006 [19]

See also

References

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