Bring Em Out (song)
"Bring Em Out" is a song by American hip hop recording artist T.I., released as the lead single from his third studio album Urban Legend. The song, produced by Swizz Beatz, contains a vocal sample from Jay-Z's "What More Can I Say". This became T.I.'s first US top-ten single, peaking at number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.[1] The renowned hip hop whistler, Griffdaddy is credited with the "whistle" in this track.
"Bring Em Out" | ||||
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Single by T.I. | ||||
from the album Urban Legend | ||||
B-side | "U Don't Know Me" | |||
Released | October 19, 2004 | |||
Recorded | 2004 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 3:36 | |||
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Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | Swizz Beatz | |||
T.I. singles chronology | ||||
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According to Swizz Beatz in an Drink Champs interview, the instrumental was originally made for Roc-A-Fella artist (during that time), Beanie Sigel, when he was released from prison, but turned it down.
Music video
The music video for "Bring Em Out" was directed by Fats Cats and was shot in Atlanta. DJ Drama, Jazze Pha and Swizz Beatz made cameo appearances in the video. It features T.I. on a tour bus as well as him performing on a stage for a crowd of fans. At the end of the video, a brief snippet of "U Don't Know Me" plays.
Use in Media
The song was featured extensively during the 2006 NBA Finals as the theme song for the Miami Heat during player introductions. T.I. performed the song on an episode of The O.C., titled "Return of The Nana". The instrumental version of this song appears on promotions for G4's week-long TV special "Top 100 Video Games of All Time" set to premiere on July 11, 2012.
Track listing
A-side1. "Bring 'Em Out [Amended]" |
B-side1. "U Don't Know Me [Amended]" |
Charts
Chart (2004-2005) | Peak position | |
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scope="row" | UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[2] | 59 |
scope="row" | US Billboard Hot 100[3] | 9 |
scope="row" | US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[4] | 6 |
scope="row" | US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[5] | 4 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[6] | Gold | 500,000^ |
*sales figures based on certification alone |
References
- "T.I. Chart History - Hot 100". Retrieved May 20, 2020.
- "T.I.: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 24, 2013.
- "T.I. Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 24, 2013.
- "T.I. Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 24, 2013.
- "T.I. Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 24, 2013.
- "American single certifications – T.I. – Bring Em Out". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 29, 2014. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.