Marvin & Chardonnay
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"Marvin & Chardonnay" is a song by American rapper Big Sean
, released as the second single from his debut studio album, Finally Famous. It features American rappers Kanye West
and Roscoe Dash
. The song was written by Sean, West, Dash, and Wansel with production by Andrew "Pop" Wansel. It was sent to urban contemporary radio stations on July 12, 2011 and to Rhyhtmic radio on July 26, 2011. In the chorus of "Marvin & Chardonnay", Roscoe Dash references late American R&B/soul music
singer Marvin Gaye
and white wine chardonnay
. The song was originally called "Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay".
. It was directed by Hype Williams
. It features appearances from both Kanye West
and Roscoe Dash
. He also premiered on the video on BET's
106 & Park
the week of, reaching #1 on the countdown. The video is similar to other Hype Williams directed videos: Twista
's "Give It Up
" and Kanye West
's "Gold Digger
".
, becoming Sean's third highest charting single in the United States.
Big Sean
Sean Michael Anderson , better known by his stage name Big Sean, is an American rapper. Big Sean signed with Kanye West's G.O.O.D...
, released as the second single from his debut studio album, Finally Famous. It features American rappers Kanye West
Kanye West
Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and...
and Roscoe Dash
Roscoe Dash
Jeffery Johnson Jr. , better known by his stage name Roscoe Dash, is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia.- Major label success :...
. The song was written by Sean, West, Dash, and Wansel with production by Andrew "Pop" Wansel. It was sent to urban contemporary radio stations on July 12, 2011 and to Rhyhtmic radio on July 26, 2011. In the chorus of "Marvin & Chardonnay", Roscoe Dash references late American R&B/soul music
Soul music
Soul music is a music genre originating in the United States combining elements of gospel music and rhythm and blues. According to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, soul is "music that arose out of the black experience in America through the transmutation of gospel and rhythm & blues into a form of...
singer Marvin Gaye
Marvin Gaye
Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. , better known by his stage name Marvin Gaye, was an American singer-songwriter and musician with a three-octave vocal range....
and white wine chardonnay
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is a green-skinned grape variety used to make white wine. It is originated from the Burgundy wine region of eastern France but is now grown wherever wine is produced, from England to New Zealand...
. The song was originally called "Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay".
Music video
The music video for "Marvin & Chardonnay" premiered on September 7, 2011 on VevoVevo
Vevo is a music video website. It is a joint venture among Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, and Abu Dhabi Media with EMI licensing its content to the group without taking an ownership stake. The service was launched officially on December 8, 2009...
. It was directed by Hype Williams
Hype Williams
Harold "Hype" Williams , previously known as HYPE, is an American music video and film director of African-American and Honduran descent. His nickname "Hype" comes from his hyperactive nature as a child....
. It features appearances from both Kanye West
Kanye West
Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and...
and Roscoe Dash
Roscoe Dash
Jeffery Johnson Jr. , better known by his stage name Roscoe Dash, is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia.- Major label success :...
. He also premiered on the video on BET's
Black Entertainment Television
Black Entertainment Television is an American, Viacom-owned cable network based in Washington, D.C.. Currently viewed in more than 90 million homes worldwide, it is the most prominent television network targeting young Black-American audiences. The network was launched on January 25, 1980, by its...
106 & Park
106 & Park
106 & Park is a Top Ten Hip-Hop and R&B music video show, set up in a countdown format, that airs weekdays at 6:00 PM on BET . Since its inception, it was the network's #1 rated show...
the week of, reaching #1 on the countdown. The video is similar to other Hype Williams directed videos: Twista
Twista
Carl Terrell Mitchell , better known by his stage name Twista, is an American rapper. He is known for once holding the title of fastest rapper in the world according to Guinness World Records in 1992, being able to pronounce 598 syllables in 55 seconds...
's "Give It Up
Give It Up (Twista song)
"Give It Up" is the first single from Twista's album Adrenaline Rush 2007. The song features Pharrell. The edited version of the song is called "Live It Up."-Music video:...
" and Kanye West
Kanye West
Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and...
's "Gold Digger
Gold Digger
"Gold Digger" is a song recorded by American rapper Kanye West featuring guest vocals by Jamie Foxx. Released as the second single from West's second album, Late Registration, "Gold Digger" peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 on September 6, 2005, becoming West's and Foxx's second...
".
Track listing
Digital download (as an album-track only)- "Marvin & Chardonnay" (featuring Kanye WestKanye WestKanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and...
and Roscoe DashRoscoe DashJeffery Johnson Jr. , better known by his stage name Roscoe Dash, is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia.- Major label success :...
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Charts
The song debuted at 88 and later peaked at number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
, becoming Sean's third highest charting single in the United States.
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 32 |
| US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,... |
1 |
| US Billboard Rap Songs | 4 |
Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | July 12, 2011 | Urban contemporary Urban contemporary Urban contemporary is a music radio format. The term was coined by the late New York DJ Frankie Crocker in the mid 1970s. Urban contemporary radio stations feature a playlist made up entirely of hip hop/rap, contemporary R&B, pop, electronica such as dubstep and drum and bass and Caribbean music... |
G.O.O.D. Music, Def Jam |
| July 26, 2011 | Rhythmic |