Day Dreaming (DJ Drama song)
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| Single by DJ Drama featuring Akon, Snoop Dogg and T.I. | ||||
| from the album Gangsta Grillz: The Album (Vol. 2) | ||||
| Released | January 27, 2009 February 9, 2009 (iTunes) | |||
| Recorded | 2008 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 4:51 3:46 (radio edit) | |||
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| Producer | Drumma Boy | |||
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"Day Dreaming" is a song by American hip hop artist DJ Drama. The song serves as the lead single from his second studio album Gangsta Grillz: The Album (Vol. 2). The hip hop song, produced by Drumma Boy, features guest vocals from American singer Akon, as well as American rappers Snoop Dogg and T.I.[1] The song was released onto iTunes on February 9, 2009.[2] Originally, the song was meant for Akon's album Freedom, under the title "Go Go Dancer". The song peaked at #33 in New Zealand and #59 in Sweden, becoming DJ Drama's only entry in those countries.
In the song, Akon makes a reference to the "Shirley Temple", a non-alcoholic cocktail (mocktail) named after the former child actress and diplomat; Akon claimed in an interview that he subsisted on Shirley Temples in lieu of alcoholic drinks as he is otherwise forbidden from drinking them as a devout Muslim and a teetotaller.[3]
Music video
The song’s music video was filmed in Los Angeles and directed by Rage.[4] The video was released to MTV's Sucker Free on February 25, 2009.[5] The video features cameo appearances by Lil Jon, Rich Boy, Red Cafe, Young Dro, Mac Boney, Jay Rock, Big Kuntry King, Yung L.A., Glasses Malone, Killer Mike, DeRay Davis, JR Get Money, L.A. The Darkman, B.o.B, Alfamega, Xtaci, Drumma Boy, DJ Trendsetter Sense and JabbaWockeeZ.[6]
Charts
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
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| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[7] | 59 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[8] | 33 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] | 88 |
| US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard)[10] | 24 |
References
- ^ DJ Drama's New Single -- Featuring T.I., Akon and Snoop -- Hits The 'Net. MTV.com.
- ^ Day Dreaming - iTunes single. iTunes. Accessed February 25, 2009.
- ^ Yuan, Jada (June 9, 2009). "Akon Confesses: 'I Drink Shirley Temples All the Time'". Grub Street. New York Magazine. Archived from the original on July 30, 2017. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ On Set of DJ Drama's "Day Dreaming" Video. Rap-Up.
- ^ Drama - "Day Dreaming" music video. MTV. Accessed February 25, 2009.
- ^ Video: DJ Drama f/ Akon, Snoop Dogg, & T.I.- "Day Dreaming". Rap-Up. Accessed February 25, 2009.
- ^ "Drama feat. Akon, Snoop Dogg & T.I. – Day Dreaming". Singles Top 100. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
- ^ "Drama feat. Akon, Snoop Dogg & T.I. – Day Dreaming". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
- ^ "Drama Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
- ^ "Drama Chart History (Rhythmic Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved June 19, 2022.