"Shot Caller" is a song by American hip hop recording artist French Montana, released on January 10, 2012, as his commercial debut single. The hip hop song features singer Charlie Rock on the chorus, and was produced by record producer Harry Fraud.[1] The song was first released as part of Montana's mixtape Mister 16: Casino Life on February 15, 2011.
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| Single by French Montana | ||||
| Released | January 10, 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2011 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 2:59 | |||
| Label | Bad Boy, Interscope | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Karim Kharbouch, Charlie Jimenez | |||
| Producer(s) | Harry Fraud | |||
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Background
editAfter French Montana announced signing with P. Diddy's Bad Boy Records in December 2011, a promotional video for the song "Shot Caller" was posted on WorldStarHipHop on December 11, 2012. A commercially available single for the song was made available on January 12, 2012, with Charlie Rock credited for the chorus feature this time around.
Remix
editOn November 23, 2011, a remix for the song was made available featuring P. Diddy, Rick Ross and Charlie Rock.[2] After announcing in January 2012 that Montana had signed a joint co-signing deal between Diddy's Bad Boy Records and Ross' Maybach Music Group, a promotional video and single was made available for "Shot Caller (Remix)" on February 21, 2012.
Music videos
editFilming for the "Shot Caller" music video took place on August 18, 2011.[3] The video showcased model Yaris Sanchez, alongside guest appearances by P. Diddy, Fat Joe, Waka Flocka, Busta Rhymes, Trae Tha Truth, Chinx Drugz, and producer Harry Fraud. The promotional video was posted on WorldStarHipHop on December 8, 2011.[4]
Filming for the "Shot Caller (Remix)" video took place on January 29, 2012,[5] and showcased guest appearances by Wale, DJ Khaled, Meek Mill, Ace Hood, Cassie and child rapper Lil Poopie. The promotional video and single was made available on February 21, 2012.
Track listing
edit- Digital Single
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Shot Caller" | Karim Kharbouch, Charlie Jimenez | Harry Fraud | 2:59 |
Chart performance
edit| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
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| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard) | 24 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) | 39 |
| US Rap Songs (Billboard) | 23 |
References
edit- ^ "iTunes - Music - Shot Caller (feat. Charlie Rock) - Single by French Montana". Itunes.apple.com. 2012-01-10. Retrieved 2013-06-12.
- ^ "French Montana f. Rick Ross, Diddy & Charlie Rock - Shot Caller Remix". hiphopdx. November 24, 2011.
- ^ "GTV! On The Set: French Montana "Shot Caller" Video Shoot". YouTube. 2011-08-22. Retrieved 2013-06-12.
- ^ "Video: French Montana - Shot Caller [Dirty Version]". Worldstarhiphop.com. 2011-12-08. Retrieved 2013-06-12.
- ^ "French Montana Shoots 'Shot Caller' Video With Rick Ross, Diddy". Rapfix.mtv.com. 2012-01-29. Archived from the original on February 5, 2012. Retrieved 2013-06-12.