Outlaw (50 Cent song)
"Outlaw" | ||||
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File:Outlaw.jpg | ||||
Single by 50 Cent | ||||
Released | July 19, 2011 | |||
Format | Digital Download | |||
Recorded | 2010 | |||
Genre | East Coast hip hop, Gangsta rap, Hardcore hip hop | |||
Length | 3:16 | |||
Label | Shady, Aftermath, Interscope | |||
Writer(s) | Curtis Jackson, Carl McCormick | |||
Producer(s) | Cardiak | |||
50 Cent singles chronology | ||||
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"Outlaw" is a song by American hip-hop artist 50 Cent, released as a song from his upcoming 50 Cent's fifth studio album, Street King Immortal. The song features production from hip-hop producer Cardiak, and was officially released as a digital download on July 19, 2011.[1]
Contents
Background
The song was released after 50 Cent revealed on Twitter that he and his label were having creative differences and that his album would be on hold until both parties agreed. 50 Cent took matters into his own hands and released the song himself on his website Thisis50.com on June 16.[2] Due to the quick success of the song, 50 Cent said on Twitter that the labels had agreed and that the song's success encouraged them to push the album.
Chart performance
The song charted on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart at number ninety-nine on the week ending July 23, 2011 on urban contemporary radio airplay only, prior to its digital release.[3] It debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 87 on the week ending August 6, 2011, after its first full week of digital sales.[4]
Track listing
- Digital Single
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Outlaw" | Curtis Jackson, Carl McCormick | Cardiak | 3:16 |
Release information
Purchaseable release
Country | Date | Format | Label |
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United States[1] | July 19, 2011 | Digital download | Shady, Aftermath, Interscope |
Chart positions
Chart (2011) | Peak position |
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Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[5] | 87 |
US Billboard Hot 100[4] | 87 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[3] | 99 |
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