Wait a Minute (Ray J song)
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"Wait a Minute" is a song performed by American singer Ray J, which served as the lead single from his second studio album This Ain't a Game (2001). The song features guest vocals from then-Atlantic labelmate Lil' Kim, and production by duo the Neptunes; member Pharrell Williams performs its chorus. Ray J's first single since "Let It Go" (1997) to reach the top 40 of the Billboard charts, the song peaked at number 30 and reached number 8 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Music video
A music video for the single directed by Billie Woodruff, featured cameo appearances by Jackie Long, Pharrell Williams and Ray J's sister Brandy and was released in June 2001, and received heavy rotation on music channels such as BET.
Chart performance
It also scored moderate success overseas, particularly in the UK, with a number 54 placement on the UK Singles Chart. The single appeared on the charts in Germany and Switzerland.
Samples
In August 2024, rappers Dyce Payso and Fatman Scoop released the single "Let It Go", which heavily samples the instrumental to "Wait a Minute".[1]
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
| Chart (2001) | Position |
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| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[2] | 52 |
References
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- 2001 singles
- Ray J songs
- Lil' Kim songs
- Music videos directed by Bille Woodruff
- Song recordings produced by the Neptunes
- 2000 songs
- Atlantic Records singles
- Songs written by Chad Hugo
- Songs written by Pharrell Williams
- Songs written by Lil' Kim
- Songs written by Ray J