"Pushin' Weight" is a song written and performed by American rappers Ice Cube and Mr. Short Khop. It was released on October 13, 1998 through Priority Records as the lead single from the former's fifth solo studio album War & Peace Vol. 1 (The War Disc). Recording sessions took place at Atomic Dog Studios in Houston. Production was handled by N.O. Joe. An accompanying music video was directed by Gregory Dark starring Westside Connection and Mr. Short Khop.
Domestically, the single peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 12 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, number 42 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, number 32 on the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, atop the Hot Rap Songs, number 30 on the Rhythmic Airplay, and number 7 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales. It was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on January 25, 1999 for selling 500,000 units in the US.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Pushin' Weight" (LP Version) | Joseph Johnson | N.O. Joe | ||
| 2. | "Pushin' Weight" (Instrumental) | Johnson | N.O. Joe | ||
| 3. | "Ghetto Vet" (LP Version) | Jackson | Stephen Anderson | Bud'da | |
| 4. | "Ghetto Vet" (Instrumental) | Anderson | Bud'da |
Personnel
- O'Shea "Ice Cube" Jackson – lyrics & vocals (tracks: 1, 3), mixing (tracks: 3, 4)
- Lionel "Mr. Short Khop" Hunt – lyrics & vocals (track 1), backing vocals (track 3)
- Joseph "N.O. Joe" Johnson – producer & mixing (tracks: 1, 2)
- Bob Brown – mixing (tracks: 1, 2)
- Dedrick "Mack 10" Rolison – backing vocals (track 3)
- Stephen "Bud'da" Anderson – producer & mixing (tracks: 3, 4)
- Lamont Hyde – mixing (tracks: 3, 4)
Charts
| Chart (1998) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[1] | 26 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[2] | 12 |
| US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[3] | 42 |
| US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[4] | 1 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[5] | Gold | 500,000^ |
|
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ "Ice Cube Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ "Mr Short Khop Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ "Ice Cube Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ "Mr Short Khop Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ "American single certifications – Ice Cube – Weight". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
External links
- "Pushin' Weight" at Discogs (list of releases)
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