Go Getta
| "Go Getta" | ||||
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| Single by Young Jeezy featuring R. Kelly | ||||
| from the album The Inspiration | ||||
| Released | January 21, 2007 | |||
| Recorded | 2006 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop, R&B | |||
| Label | Def Jam | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Allan Felder, Andrew Harr, Norman Harris, Johnny Jackson, Jay Jenkins, Tonya Jones, Robert Kelly, Kevin Cossom | |||
| Producer(s) | The Runners | |||
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| R. Kelly singles chronology | ||||
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"Go Getta" is the second single from Def Jam artist Young Jeezy off his second album The Inspiration, it features singer R. Kelly. The song samples "Born On Halloween" by Blue Magic. It was released in late January. This song was #76 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2007.[1]
The making of the video (directed by Chris Robinson) was featured on BET's Access Granted on February 7, 2007. The Runners, Young Buck, and Slick Pulla made cameos in the video.
Remixes
The official remix appears on the mixtape Young Jeezy Presents USDA: Cold Summer, featuring R. Kelly, Bun B, & Jadakiss. The remix is produced by Drumma Boy.
Several freestyles were also made by Lil Wayne ("N.O. Nigga") and Chamillionaire ("Mo Scrilla").
In popular culture
- This song was New York Yankees all-star shortstop Derek Jeter's entrance music for the entire 2007 season.
- This song was used in the 2007 film This Christmas.
- This song is also the entrance music for MLB all-star outfielder Ryan Braun of the Milwaukee Brewers
- This song was used as the entrance music for C.B. Dollaway at UFC 110.
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[2] | 18 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[3] | 9 |
| US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[4] | 3 |
| US Pop 100 (Billboard)[5] | 23 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[6] | 13 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2007) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[7] | 80 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] | 53 |
Certifications
| Territory | Certifier | Certification | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | RIAA | Platinum | 1,000,000 |
Notes
- ^ No byline (December 11, 2007). "The 100 Best Songs of 2007" Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 21, 2007
- ^ "R. Kelly Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
- ^ "R. Kelly Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
- ^ "R. Kelly Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
- ^ "Young Jeezy – Awards". AllMusic. Archived from the original on October 4, 2015. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
- ^ "R. Kelly Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
- ^ "2007 Year End Charts – The Billboard Hot 100 Singles & Tracks". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 3, 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2007". Billboard. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
