HeadBand

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"HeadBand"
Single by B.o.B featuring 2 Chainz
from the album Underground Luxury
Released May 21, 2013[1]
Format Digital download
Recorded 2012
Genre Hip hop
Length 3:40
Label Rebel Rock, Grand Hustle, Atlantic Records
Writer(s) Bobby Ray Simmons, Jr., Tauheed Epps, Dijon McFarlane, Mikely Adam, Stanley Cox, Tyrone Griffin, Clarence Montgomery III
Producer(s) DJ Mustard
B.o.B singles chronology
"Memories Back Then"
(2013)
"HeadBand"
(2013)
"Brokenhearted"
(2013)
2 Chainz singles chronology
"We Own It (Fast & Furious)"
(2013)
"HeadBand"
(2013)
"Bubble Butt"
(2013)
Music video
"HeadBand" on YouTube

"HeadBand" is a song by American hip hop recording artist B.o.B. It was released on May 21, 2013, as the lead single from his third studio album, Underground Luxury (2013). The song, produced by American hip hop record producer DJ Mustard, features a guest appearance from fellow American rapper 2 Chainz. The song has since peaked at number 53 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Background

On April 4, 2013 B.o.B revealed he would release his third studio album before his upcoming rock EP.[2] On May 12, 2013 B.o.B tweeted: "Underground Luxury ... coming this summer... #staytuned", revealing the title of his third studio album.[3] On May 13, 2013 radio personality Funkmaster Flex, premiered "HeadBand", the album's first official single.[4] The song would be released to digital retailers on May 21, 2013.

Music video

On June 29, 2013 behind-the-scenes footage of the music video was released online. The video was directed by Ryan Patrick.[5] On June 30, 2013, the music video premiered on MTV Jams.[6]

Track listing

Digital single
No. Title Writer(s) Producer(s) Length
1. "HeadBand" (featuring 2 Chainz) Bobby Ray Simmons, Jr., Tauheed Epps, Dijon McFarlane, Mike Free DJ Mustard 3:40

Chart performance

Certifications

Region Certification Sales/shipments
United States (RIAA)[14] 2x Platinum 2,000,000

^shipments figures based on certification alone

Release history

Country Date Format Label
United States May 21, 2013 Digital download Rebel Rock, Grand Hustle, Atlantic Records

References

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  6. http://www.complex.com/music/2013/07/video-bob-f-2-chainz-headband
  7. "B.o.B – Chart history" Canadian Hot 100 for B.o.B.
  8. "B.o.B – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for B.o.B.
  9. "B.o.B – Chart history" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for B.o.B.
  10. "B.o.B – Chart history" Billboard Hot Rap Songs for B.o.B.
  11. "B.o.B – Chart history" Billboard Rhythmic Songs for B.o.B.
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