"Grillz" is a song recorded by American rapper Nelly featuring fellow American rappers Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp and uncredited vocals by American singer Brandi Williams for his compilation album, Sweatsuit (2005). The song was written by Nelly, Jermaine Dupri, Paul Wall, Ali, Gipp and James Phillips; it contains samples of "Soldier", written by Beyoncé Knowles, Kelendria Rowland, Tenitra Williams, Garrett Hamler and Rich Harrison, and performed by Destiny's Child. Its production was handled by Dupri. The song is about grills, the cosmetic dental apparatuses.
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Music video
The song's accompanying music video, directed by Fat Cats, was released in 2005. Jermaine Dupri, Big Boi, Iamsu!, Avery Storm, St. Lunatics, Taylor Made, Jung Tru, Chocolate Tai, and Johnny Dang makes a cameo appearance in the music video.
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Remixes
The official remix, featuring rapper Chingo Bling, was released in 2006. Another official remix features rappers Diamonique and Lil Rob.
Usage as sample
Fabolous interpolated lines from the chorus in the beginning of his song "The Wake", off of There is no Competition 2: the Grieving Music EP.
Chart performance
In six weeks, "Grillz" reached the top five of the Billboard Hot 100.
Awards
In 2009, the song was nominated for Best Sing Performance as a Duo or Group at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards. The RIAA certified it as Platinum in the U.S.
Charts
See also
- List of Hot 100 number-one singles of 2006 (U.S.)
References
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