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Clappers (song)

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"Clappers"
Single by Wale featuring Nicki Minaj and Juicy J
from the album The Gifted
ReleasedSeptember 3, 2013
Recorded2013
GenreHip hop
Length5:16
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Daniel Johnson
  • Folarin
  • Onika Maraj
  • Jordan Houston
Producer(s)
Wale singles chronology
"Poor Decisions"
(2013)
"Clappers"
(2013)
"You Don't Know What to Do"
(2014)
Nicki Minaj singles chronology
"I Wanna Be with You"
(2013)
"Clappers"
(2013)
"Lookin Ass"
(2014)
Juicy J singles chronology
"23"
(2013)
"Clappers"
(2013)
"Lolly"
(2013)

"Clappers" is a hip hop song by American rapper Wale, released as the third single from his third studio album The Gifted. The song features Nicki Minaj and Juicy J, is produced by Kane Beatz, Mark Henry Beats, No Credit and Juicy J, and samples the Experience Unlimited song "Da Butt". The song was released on September 3, 2013[1][2]

Music video

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The music video was directed by Benny Boom and premiered on September 3, 2013.[3]

Remix

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On February 3, 2014, the official remix was released, featuring Rick Ross, Fat Trel and Young Thug. The remix also features a new beat produced by Hit-Boy.[4]

Chart performance

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Chart (2013) Peak
position
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[5] 8
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] 37

Release history

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Country Date Format Label
United States September 3, 2013 Urban contemporary radio

References

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  1. ^ "Twitter / dallaslifestyle: Big s/o to @AtlanticRecords". Twitter.com. Retrieved 2013-11-01.
  2. ^ "BDSRadio Charts". Archive.is. Archived from the original on 2015-08-25. Retrieved 2013-11-01.
  3. ^ "Video: Wale f/ Nicki Minaj & Juicy J – 'Clappers'". Rap-Up.com. 2010-10-18. Retrieved 2013-09-03.
  4. ^ "Wale Links up with Rick Ross, Fat Trel, and Young Thug for the "Clappers" Remix". Complex Networks.
  5. ^ "Wale Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
  6. ^ "Wale Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.