6 Foot 7 Foot
"6 Foot 7 Foot" is the first single off of American rapper Lil Wayne's ninth studio album Tha Carter IV. The song was released on December 16, 2010. The song also features American rapper Cory Gunz. It features a sample of the 1956 Harry Belafonte song "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)".[1]
| "6 Foot 7 Foot" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Lil Wayne featuring Cory Gunz | |
| from Tha Carter IV" | |
| Released | December 16, 2010 |
| Recorded | 2010 |
| Genre | Hip hop |
| Length | 4:09 |
| Label | Young Money, Cash Money, Universal Motown |
| Songwriter(s) | Dwayne Carter, Jr., Peter Pankey, Jr., Shondrae Crawford |
| Producer(s) | Bangladesh |
The song was able to make it to #2 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, #2 on the Rap Songs, #5 on the Rhythmic, and #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.[2][3][4][5] The song was certified 7× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[6]
In the song, Wayne raps about his charisma. He also raps about his label, Young Money and how much sex he has. During a radio interview after being released from prison, Wayne said that he wanted the song to show people his lyrical ability and Young Money president Mack Maine described it as "A Milli on human growth hormones."[7]
A music video for the song was released. It was directed by Hype Williams. It was heavily inspired by the 2010 movie Inception.[8]
References
- ↑ "Harry Belafonte Talks Lil' Wayne's "6 Foot, 7 Foot" Sample". BET. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- ↑ "Lil Wayne - Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- ↑ "Lil Wayne - Rap Songs Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- ↑ "Lil Wayne - Rhythmic Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- ↑ "Lil Wayne - Hot 100 Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- ↑ "Lil Wayne - 6 Foot 7 Foot". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- ↑ "Lil Wayne's '6 Foot 7 Foot': Rap Critics Weigh In". MTV. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- ↑ "Lil Wayne: '6 Foot 7 Foot' Director Wanted To Focus On 'Bars'". MTV. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
