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Number One (Pharrell Williams song)

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"Number One"
Single by Pharrell featuring Kanye West
from the album In My Mind
B-side
  • "Swagger International"
  • "Raspy"
ReleasedAugust 21, 2006
Recorded2006
GenreHip hop, R&B
Length3:56
LabelVirgin, Star Trak, Interscope
Songwriter(s)Pharrell Williams, Kanye West
Producer(s)Pharrell Williams
Pharrell Williams singles chronology
"Wanna Love You Girl"
(2006)
"Number One"
(2006)
"Margarita"
(2006)
Kanye West singles chronology
"Grammy Family"
(2006)
"Number One"
(2006)
"Wouldn't Get Far"
(2007)

"Number One" is by a song by American singer and record producer Pharrell. The heavily synthesized song was written by Williams and Kanye West, who features on the track, and produced by Williams. It was released as the third single Williams' debut studio album In My Mind (2006).

The single was released in the UK on August 21, 2006 according to Williams' official UK mailing list. The music video was directed by Hype Williams, and features models Selita Ebanks, Miranda Kerr, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.[citation needed] There are two versions: one is a color version which features many bright colors and the other is one that is in black and white.

Music video

The music video was directed by Hype Williams, and features models Selita Ebanks, Miranda Kerr, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.[1] There are two versions: one is a color version which features many bright colors and the other is in black and white.

Track listing

UK CD[2]
  1. "Number One" (Featuring Kanye West) (Explicit Album Version)
  2. "Swagger International"
  3. "Raspy"
  4. "Number One" (Featuring Kanye West) (Video)
UK Vinyl[3]
  1. "Number One" (Featuring Kanye West) (Explicit Album Version)
  2. "Raspy"
UK Promo CD
  1. "Number One" (Featuring Kanye West) (Clean Version)

Charts

Chart (2006) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[4] 8
UK Singles (OCC)[5] 31
UK R&B Singles (Official Charts Company) 10
US Billboard Hot 100[6] 57
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] 40

References

  1. ^ "Pharrell - Number One". YouTube. 20 November 2008. Archived from the original on 7 July 2014. Retrieved 6 March 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "Pharrell Williams Number One UK CD single (CD5 / 5") (369612)". Eil.com. 2013-04-20. Retrieved 2014-01-09.
  3. ^ "Pharrell Williams Number One UK 12" vinyl single (12 inch record / Maxi-single) (369613)". Eil.com. 2013-04-20. Retrieved 2014-01-09.
  4. ^ "Pharrell feat. Kanye West – Number One" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
  5. ^ "SNOOP DOGG FEATURING PHARRELL: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company.
  6. ^ "Pharrell Williams Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 23, 2011.
  7. ^ "Pharrell Williams Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 23, 2011.