Loyal (Chris Brown song)

"Loyal"

Cover artwork for the album version.
Single by Chris Brown featuring Lil Wayne and French Montana, Too Short, or Tyga
from the album X
Released
  • January 19, 2014 (2014-01-19) (East and West Coast versions)
  • March 24, 2014 (2014-03-24) (album version)
Format Digital download
Recorded 2013
Genre
Length 4:24
Label RCA
Writer(s)
Producer(s)

Nic Nac

Chris Brown singles chronology
"Show Me"
(2013)		 "Loyal"
(2014)		 "Main Chick"
(2014)
Lil Wayne singles chronology
"Thank You"
(2013)		 "Loyal"
(2013)		 "We Alright"
(2014)
Too Short singles chronology
"Girls"
(2013)		 "Loyal"
(2013)		 "Or Nah"
(2014)
French Montana singles chronology
"Feelin' Myself"
(2013)		 "Loyal"
(2013)		 "I Luh Ya Papi"
(2014)
Tyga singles chronology
"Iz U Down"
(2013)		 "Loyal"
(2013)		 "Hookah"
(2014)

"Loyal" is a song by American singer Chris Brown, released as the fourth single from his sixth studio album X (2014). The song was produced by Nic Nac and features a guest appearance from fellow rapper Lil Wayne and another rapper depending on the version. French Montana and Too Short feature on the East and West Coast version while Tyga features on the video and album version. "Loyal" has since peaked at number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song was promoted with performances by Brown and Lil Wayne at the BET Awards 2014, Summer Jam, 2014 Soul Train Music Awards, and the The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. This also marks the fifth Chris Brown and Lil Wayne collaboration and the second Chris Brown and Tyga collaboration.

Background

On December 16, 2013, the audio to the song was premiered online.[1] The song was originally released in two versions, an East Coast version and a West Coast version. Both versions feature Chris Brown and Lil Wayne, while the East Coast version features French Montana and the West Coast version features Too Short.[2][3][4] Then on December 19, both versions of the song were released as digital downloads.[5][6] It would be the fourth single released from his sixth studio album X.[7]

The overall theme of the song is about unfaithful women.[8] It was reported that Brown makes references at ex-girlfriend Rihanna, whom he dated, in the song, as he sings about a girl not being loyal in a relationship, a theme that he also rapped about on DJ Khaled's "I'm Still", which was also thought to be aimed at Rihanna.[9]

Commercial performance

As of December 2014, the song has sold 1.2 million copies in the United States.[10]

Music video

In February 2014, the music video for "Loyal" was shot at Universal City Walk with Lil Wayne and Tyga.[11] On March 21, 2014, Brown announced that the music video would be released on March 24, 2014.[12] Then as planned, it was released that day with a verse from rapper Tyga replacing French Montana or Too Short on the song. Singers Usher, Trey Songz and Ty Dolla Sign make cameo appearances in the video.[13][14]

Live performances

Lil Wayne sang the song with Drake at Summer Jam 2014.[15] Brown performed it live at the BET Awards 2014.[16]

Remixes

On January 8, 2014, Keyshia Cole released a remix of the song also featuring Sean Kingston, leaving Lil Wayne's original vocals on the song.[17] Also on January 8, Tyga previewed his verse that he recorded for the official remix of the song.[18] Then on March 24, 2014, the remix featuring Tyga and Lil Wayne was released to mainstream urban radio in the United States.[19] A release for digital download followed two days later.[20]

Track listing

Digital single

  1. "Loyal" (East Coast Version) (featuring Lil Wayne and French Montana) – 4:24
  2. "Loyal" (West Coast Version) (featuring Lil Wayne and Too Short) – 4:24
  3. "Loyal" (Album Version) (featuring Lil Wayne and Tyga) – 4:24

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2014) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[21] 42
Australia Urban (ARIA)[22] 5
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[23] 37
Belgium Urban (Ultratop Flanders)[24] 6
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[25] 49
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[26] 11
France (SNEP)[27] 35
Germany (Official German Charts)[28] 54
Ireland (IRMA)[29] 49
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[30] 98
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[31] 19
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[32] 19
South Africa (EMA)[33] 4
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[34] 10
UK R&B (Official Charts Company)[35] 1
US Billboard Hot 100[36] 9
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[37] 4
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[38] 5
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[39] 39
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[40] 1

Year-end charts

Chart (2014) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[36] 30

Certifications

Region Certification Sales/shipments
Australia (ARIA)[41] Gold 35,000
United Kingdom (BPI)[42] Platinum 600,000
United States (RIAA)[43] Platinum 1,200,000[44]

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone
xunspecified figures based on certification alone
double-daggersales/streaming figures based on certification alone

Radio and release history

Country Date Format Label
United States December 19, 2013[6] Digital download for East and West Coast version RCA
January 15, 2014[45] Mainstream urban radio
March 26, 2014[20] Digital download for album version
United Kingdom April 3, 2014[46] Urban contemporary radio

References

  1. ↑ "Chris Brown Featuring Lil Wayne And French Montana "Loyal" - XXL". Xxlmag.com. December 16, 2013. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & French Montana "Loyal"". Complex. December 16, 2013. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  3. ↑ "New Music: Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & French Montana – ‘Loyal’". Rap-Up.com. December 16, 2013. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  4. ↑ B.Dot (December 16, 2013). "New Music: Chris Brown Ft. Lil Wayne x French Montana "Loyalty"". Rap Radar. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  5. ↑ "iTunes - Music - Loyal (East Coast Version) [feat. Lil Wayne & French Montana] - Single by Chris Brown". Itunes.apple.com. December 19, 2013. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  6. 1 2 "iTunes - Music - Loyal (West Coast Version) [feat. Lil Wayne & Too $hort] - Single by Chris Brown". Itunes.apple.com. December 19, 2013. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Chris Brown's 'Loyal' Drops With Lil' Wayne and French Montana". Huffingtonpost.com. December 16, 2013. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  8. ↑ "New Music: Chris Brown Feat. Lil’ Wayne & French Montana 'Loyal'". Vibe. December 16, 2013. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Karrueche Tran, Rihanna twitter beef: Chris Brown 'Loyal' song a Rihanna diss, Karrueche Tweets 'These Hoes Ain't Loyal' aimed at Brown's ex? : Music". Mstarz. December 16, 2013. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  10. ↑ "The Big 9 in 2014: RCA". HITS Daily Double. HITS Digital Ventures. December 11, 2014. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
  11. ↑ "Video: Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & Tyga – ‘Loyal’ [Teaser]". Rap-Up.com. 2014-03-15. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
  12. ↑ Loading... (2014-03-22). "Chris Brown Video Premiere To Go Ahead As Planned Despite Singer Being In Jail - Celebrity Gossip, News & Photos, Movie Reviews, Competitions". Entertainmentwise. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
  13. ↑ "Video: Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & Tyga – ‘Loyal’". Rap-Up.com. 2014-03-24. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
  14. ↑ "Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & Tyga "Loyal" Video". Complex. 2014-03-24. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
  15. ↑ Kitchener, Shaun (June 2, 2014). "Drake Joins Lil Wayne For Cover Of Nemesis Chris Brown's 'Loyal' While Ex Rihanna Looks On (WATCH)". Retrieved August 16, 2014.
  16. ↑ Wete, Brad (June 29, 2014). "Chris Brown Surprises at 2014 BET Awards with 'Loyal'". Billboard. Retrieved August 9, 2014.
  17. ↑ "Keyshia Cole Remixes Chris Brown's 'Loyal'". Theboombox.com. January 8, 2014. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  18. ↑ "Tyga Previews His Remix Of Chris Brown’s "Loyal" Single". Young Money HQ. January 8, 2014. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  19. ↑ "Frequency News". Frequency News. 2014-03-24. Retrieved July 9, 2014.
  20. 1 2 "iTunes - Music - Loyal (feat. Lil Wayne & Tyga) - Single by Chris Brown". Itunes.apple.com. 2014-03-26. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
  21. ↑ "Australian-charts.com – Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne & Too $hort – Loyal". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
  22. ↑ "ARIA Australian Top 40 Urban Singles". ARIA Top 40 Urban Singles. Retrieved May 3, 2014.
  23. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne & French Montana – Loyal" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved April 26, 2014.
  24. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne & French Montana – Loyal" (in Dutch). Ultratop Urban. Retrieved May 2, 2014.
  25. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne & French Montana – Loyal" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved April 26, 2014.
  26. ↑ "Chris Brown – Chart history" Canadian Hot 100 for Chris Brown.
  27. ↑ "Lescharts.com – Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne & French Montana – Loyal" (in French). Les classement single.
  28. ↑ "Offiziellecharts.de – Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne & Tyga – Loyal". GfK Entertainment Charts.
  29. ↑ "Chart Track: Week 19, 2014". Irish Singles Chart.
  30. ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne & French Montana – Loyal" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
  31. ↑ "Charts.org.nz – Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne & Tyga – Loyal". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
  32. ↑ "Archive Chart: 2014-05-10". Scottish Singles Top 40.
  33. ↑ "EMA Top 10 Airplay: Week Ending 2014-06-10". Entertainment Monitoring Africa. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
  34. ↑ "Archive Chart: 2014-05-10" UK Singles Chart.
  35. ↑ "Archive Chart: 2014-04-05" UK R&B Chart.
  36. 1 2 "Chris Brown – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Chris Brown.
  37. ↑ "Chris Brown – Chart history" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for Chris Brown.
  38. ↑ "Chris Brown – Chart history" Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay for Chris Brown.
  39. ↑ "Chris Brown – Chart history" Billboard Pop Songs for Chris Brown.
  40. ↑ "Chris Brown – Chart history" Billboard Rhythmic Songs for Chris Brown.
  41. ↑ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2014 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association.
  42. ↑ "British single certifications – Chris Brown – Loyal". British Phonographic Industry. Enter Loyal in the field Keywords. Select Title in the field Search by. Select single in the field By Format. Select Platinum in the field By Award. Click Search
  43. ↑ "American single certifications – Chris Brown – Loyal". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH
  44. ↑ http://hitsdailydouble.com/news&id=news10227
  45. ↑ "Frequency News". Frequency News. 2014-01-15. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
  46. ↑ "FreezePage". FreezePage. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
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