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Sweat (Bow Wow song)

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"Sweat"
Single by Bow Wow featuring Lil Wayne
from the album Underrated (shelved)
ReleasedOctober 14, 2011
Length4:52
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Bow Wow singles chronology
"Ain't Thinkin' 'Bout You"
(2011)
"Sweat"
(2011)
"Better"
(2012)
Lil Wayne singles chronology
"Just in Love (Remix)"
(2011)
"Sweat"
(2011)
"I'm a Boss (Remix)"
(2011)
Music video
"Sweat" on YouTube

"Sweat" is a song by American rapper Bow Wow featuring American rapper Lil Wayne, released on October 14, 2011. Produced by Maejor and Detail, it was planned to be a promotional single from Bow Wow's then-titled album Underrated, but remained a single when the album was canceled.

Critical reception

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Earmilk gave a favorable review of the song, writing "they make for a dope sound. Lil Wayne always brings a fire beat and this is no different as he and Bow Wow go off and create a smooth banger."[1]

Music video

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A behind-the-scenes clip shot by Derick G. and images of the video shoot were released in November 2011,[2][3] before the official music video was released on January 31, 2012.[4] It shows Bow Wow wearing a spiked leather face mask, accompanied by leather and chain-clad models,[2] and rides in a Bugatti.[4] Lil Wayne is seen wearing a T-shirt reading "Weirdo", shorts and Vans, and holds a skateboard.[2][3] Rapper Birdman makes a cameo, appearing alongside the artists. In the clip, Bow Wow's female co-star takes a guitar and smashes his plaques. Bow Wow explained the plaques resemble his old albums and their destruction represents a "new beginning" since he signed to Young Money Entertainment.[3][4]

Charts

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Chart (2011) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[5] 48
US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] 4

References

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  1. ^ "Bow Wow – Sweat (Feat. Lil' Wayne)". Earmilk. October 14, 2011. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Bow Wow Rocks with Lil Wayne in 'Sweat' Video". Rap-Up. November 9, 2011. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  3. ^ a b c "Behind the Video: Bow Wow f/ Lil Wayne - 'Sweat'". Rap-Up. November 30, 2011. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  4. ^ a b c "Video: Bow Wow f/ Lil Wayne - 'Sweat'". Rap-Up. January 31, 2012. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  5. ^ "Bow Wow Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  6. ^ "Lil Wayne – Chart History: Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on August 26, 2019. Retrieved September 20, 2023.