"Riot" is a song by American hip hop recording artist 2 Chainz. It was first released as part of his mixtape T.R.U. REALigion (2011) and was later released as part of the deluxe edition of his debut studio album Based on a T.R.U. Story (2012), at a time four seconds longer than its time on the mixtape.[1]
| "Riot" | |
|---|---|
| Song by 2 Chainz | |
| from the album T.R.U. REALigion and Based on a T.R.U. Story | |
| Released | August 14, 2012 |
| Recorded | 2011 |
| Genre | Hip hop, trap |
| Length | 2:43 (mixtape version) 2:47 (album version) |
| Label | Def Jam |
| Songwriter(s) | |
| Producer(s) | DJ Spinz |
Music video
editOn 4th September, 2012, the music video was officially released.[2] It was shot at night time in Atlanta and directed by Decatur Dan.[3] The video includes Chainz being the leader of a group of unruly rebels that destroy cars and start fires.[2]
Charts
edit| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[4] | 18 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[5] | 54 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[6] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
|
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ "2 Chainz "Based On A T.R.U. Story" Tracklist & Cover Art". HipHopDX. 30 July 2012. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ a b "Video: 2 Chainz – 'Riot'". Rap-Up. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ "Behind the Video: 2 Chainz – 'Riot'". Rap-Up. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ "2 Chainz Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ "2 Chainz Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ "American single certifications – 2 Chainz – RIOT". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 20, 2020.