No Sleep (Wiz Khalifa song)
| "No Sleep" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by Wiz Khalifa | ||||
| from the album Rolling Papers | ||||
| Released | March 22, 2011 | |||
| Format | Digital download | |||
| Genre | Pop rap,[1] alternative hip hop | |||
| Length | 3:11 | |||
| Label | Rostrum, Atlantic | |||
| Writer(s) | Cameron Thomaz, Benjamin Levin | |||
| Producer(s) | Benny Blanco | |||
| Certification | 2x Platinum (RIAA) | |||
| Wiz Khalifa singles chronology | ||||
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"No Sleep" is a song by American rapper Wiz Khalifa, released as the fourth official single from his debut major-label studio album, Rolling Papers. The track features production from Benny Blanco, and was written by Cameron Thomaz and Benjamin Levin. The song was released as a single on August 9, 2011. The song debuted, and peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Wiz Khalifa's third-highest charting song,as a solo artist behind "Black and Yellow" and "See You Again".
Track listing
- Digital download[2]
- "No Sleep" – 3:11
Music video
A music video for "No Sleep" was released on August 12, 2011.[3] The video was directed by Colin Tilley[4] and features cameo appearances by fellow Pittsburgh-rapper Mac Miller, Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang mate Chevy Woods, and his ex-girlfriend, video model Amber Rose.
Charts
"No Sleep" debuted at number six on April 9, 2011 on the Billboard Hot 100. It re-entered the Hot 100 on August 27, 2011 at number 98 following the music video's and the single's release, and since reached number 70.
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[5] | 64 |
| Czech Republic (Rádio Top 100)[6] | 76 |
| France (SNEP)[7] | 80 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[8] | 6 |
| US Pop Songs (Billboard)[9] | 36 |
| US Rap Songs (Billboard) [10] | 23 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Sales/shipments |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[11] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000* |
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^shipments figures based on certification alone | ||
Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | March 22, 2011 | Digital download | Atlantic Records |
| United Kingdom | September 19, 2011 |
References
- ↑ Mervis, Scott (March 29, 2011). "With New Album Today, Wiz Khalifa Rolls on Wave of Success". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved January 25, 2012.
- ↑ "No Sleep - Single by Wiz Khalifa - Download No Sleep - Single on iTunes". Itunes.apple.com. 2011-03-22.
- ↑ http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1668036/look-at-me-now-chris-brown-vma-nomination.jhtml
- ↑ Markman, Rob (July 27, 2011). "Chris Brown Video Director Calls VMA Noms 'Crazy'". MTV Networks. Retrieved July 27, 2011.
- ↑ "Wiz Khalifa – Chart history" Canadian Hot 100 for Wiz Khalifa. Retrieved 2011-05-26.
- ↑ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201120 into search.
- ↑ "Lescharts.com – Wiz Khalifa – No Sleep" (in French). Les classement single.
- ↑ "Wiz Khalifa – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Wiz Khalifa. Retrieved 2011-02-09.
- ↑ "Chart Highlights: Kelly Clarkson Debuts On Adult Pop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2011-09-05. Retrieved September 5, 2011.
- ↑ "Chart Highlights: Rodney Atkins Takes 'Back Road' To No. 1 on Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2011-09-19. Retrieved September 20, 2011.
- ↑ "American single certifications – Wiz Khalifa – No Sleep". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH