Bring 'Em Out (song)
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"Bring Em Out" is the first single from T.I.
's third album Urban Legend
. He used a vocal sample from Jay-Z
's "What More Can I Say
" from The Black Album
to create the hook. "Bring Em Out" became T.I.'s first top 10 single, peaking at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100
. The song was produced by Swizz Beatz
and written by T.I. The song was featured extensively during the 2006 NBA Finals
as the theme song for the Miami Heat
during player introductions. "Bring Em Out" is featured on the unofficial remix for the Britney Spears song "Gimme More
". T.I. sang this on an episode of "The O.C.
" (Return of The Nana) and the song appeared in an episode of the HBO series Entourage
during Season 2. "Bring Em Out" is always played at New Jersey Nets
games, when the players come through the tunnel. It is also always played at Rutgers football games. It was one of the first singles from T.I. to chart on the R&R mainstream top 40
chart. Swizz Beatz also provided some vocals for the song but is only credited for production.
for "Bring Em Out" was directed by Fats Cats and was shot in Atlanta. DJ Drama
, Jazze Pha
, and Swizz Beatz
made cameo appearances in the video. Just like his other video "Be Easy
", "Bring Em Out" had another small video at the end, "U Don't Know Me", which he also released as his next single.
2. "Bring 'Em Out [Explicit]"
3. "Bring 'Em Out [Instrumental]"
2. "U Don't Know Me [Explicit]"
3. "U Don't Know Me [Instrumental]"
T.I.
Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr. , better known by his stage name T.I., is an American rap artist, film and music producer, actor and author. He is also the founder and co-chief executive officer of Grand Hustle Records....
's third album Urban Legend
Urban Legend (album)
Urban Legend is the third studio album by American rapper T.I., released on November 30, 2004, through Grand Hustle Records and Atlantic Records...
. He used a vocal sample from Jay-Z
Jay-Z
Shawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010...
's "What More Can I Say
What More Can I Say
"What More Can I Say" is a song from rap artist Jay-Z's studio album The Black Album. It was released as a street single simultaneously as the official single "Change Clothes". It premiered on Hot 97 on October 22, 2003 and was the first track from The Black Album to be heard by the public...
" from The Black Album
The Black Album (Jay-Z album)
The Black Album is the eighth studio album by American rapper Jay-Z, released November 14, 2003, on Roc-A-Fella Records. It was promoted as his final studio album, which serves as a recurring theme, although Jay-Z returned to solo recording with Kingdom Come in 2006.The album debuted at number one...
to create the hook. "Bring Em Out" became T.I.'s first top 10 single, peaking at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
. The song was produced by Swizz Beatz
Swizz Beatz
Kasseem Dean , better known by his stage name, Swizz Beatz, is an American record producer, DJ, rapper and painter. At the age of 17, he gained attention in the hip-hop world through his friendship with rapper DMX. Grady Spivey and rapper Cassidy helped launch his label Full Surface Records...
and written by T.I. The song was featured extensively during the 2006 NBA Finals
2006 NBA Finals
The 2006 NBA Finals was the championship series of the 2005–06 National Basketball Association season. The Miami Heat won the championship in six games over the Dallas Mavericks, winning the final game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, and becoming the third team to win a championship...
as the theme song for the Miami Heat
Miami Heat
The Miami Heat is a professional basketball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. The team is a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . They play their home games at American Airlines Arena in Downtown Miami...
during player introductions. "Bring Em Out" is featured on the unofficial remix for the Britney Spears song "Gimme More
Gimme More
"Gimme More" is a song by American recording artist Britney Spears from her fifth studio album, Blackout. It was released on September 27, 2007 by Jive Records as the lead single of the album. The song was written by Jim Beanz, Marcella "Ms. Lago" Araica, Nate "Danja" Hills and Keri Hilson...
". T.I. sang this on an episode of "The O.C.
The O.C.
The O.C. is an American teen drama television series that originally aired on the Fox television network in the United States from August 5, 2003, to February 21, 2007, running a total of four seasons...
" (Return of The Nana) and the song appeared in an episode of the HBO series Entourage
Entourage (TV series)
Entourage is an American comedy-drama television series that premiered on HBO on July 18, 2004 and concluded on September 11, 2011, after eight seasons...
during Season 2. "Bring Em Out" is always played at New Jersey Nets
New Jersey Nets
The New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
games, when the players come through the tunnel. It is also always played at Rutgers football games. It was one of the first singles from T.I. to chart on the R&R mainstream top 40
Contemporary hit radio
Contemporary hit radio is a radio format that is common in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia that focuses on playing current and recurrent popular music as determined by the Top 40 music charts...
chart. Swizz Beatz also provided some vocals for the song but is only credited for production.
Music video
The music videoMusic video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
for "Bring Em Out" was directed by Fats Cats and was shot in Atlanta. DJ Drama
DJ Drama
Tyree Cinque Simmons better known as DJ Drama is an American hip hop artist and the official DJ for Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist T.I.....
, Jazze Pha
Jazze Pha
Phalon Anton Alexander , also known as Jazze Pha , is an American singer, and songwriter.raised in Memphis, TN; son of James Alexander ....
, and Swizz Beatz
Swizz Beatz
Kasseem Dean , better known by his stage name, Swizz Beatz, is an American record producer, DJ, rapper and painter. At the age of 17, he gained attention in the hip-hop world through his friendship with rapper DMX. Grady Spivey and rapper Cassidy helped launch his label Full Surface Records...
made cameo appearances in the video. Just like his other video "Be Easy
Be Easy (T.I. song)
"Be Easy" is the second single off T.I.'s album Trap Muzik. The song is about the life of a man in the projects. The song peaked at #55 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.-Video:...
", "Bring Em Out" had another small video at the end, "U Don't Know Me", which he also released as his next single.
A-side
1. "Bring 'Em Out [Amended]"2. "Bring 'Em Out [Explicit]"
3. "Bring 'Em Out [Instrumental]"
B-side
1. "U Don't Know Me [Amended]"2. "U Don't Know Me [Explicit]"
3. "U Don't Know Me [Instrumental]"
Chart
| Chart (2004) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| Tokio Hot 100 | 42 |
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
59 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
9 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,... |
6 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Rap Tracks Hot Rap Tracks Rap Songs is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States. It lists the 25 most popular hip-hop/rap songs, calculated weekly by airplay on rhythmic and urban radio stations and sales in hip hop-focused or exclusive markets. From 1989 through 2001, it was based on how much the single... |
4 |