Here We Go
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"Here We Go" is a hip hop
-R&B song written by American
songwriters Katarina Taylor
, Derrick Baker, Josh Burke, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis
, Theodore Lucas, Teedra Moses
, James Scheffer and Steven Scipio for Trina
's third album Glamorest Life
(2005). The song featured R&B singer Kelly Rowland
, who sung the chorus and the bridge in the song. The song was released as the album's first single in North America
in September 2005, becoming Trina's first solo Top 20 hit ("One Minute Man
" which was a song by Missy Elliott and where she was a featured artist on the single) with peak position at #17 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100
. Elsewhere released in April 2006, "Here We Go" also saw success in Europe, reaching number 15 on the UK Singles Chart
.
The song uses a sample from "Tender Love", a 1986 top ten single from R&B outfit Force M.D's. Kelly Rowland has also recorded a cover of the song.
The song was certified gold by the RIAA on 6/14/06.
The demo version of the song features vocals from Teedra Moses, later replaced by Kelly Rowland.
Trina included the official remix version of the song on her mixtape Rockstarr: The Baddest Bitch Reloaded, with a new verse from herself as well as a verse from Lil Wayne
.
starred in the music video.
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
-R&B song written by American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
songwriters Katarina Taylor
Trina
Katrina Laverne Taylor , better known by her stage name Trina, is an American rapper, songwriter and model from Miami, Florida. Trina first gained notoriety in 1998 with her appearance on Trick Daddy's second studio album www.thug.com to the single "Nann Nigga"...
, Derrick Baker, Josh Burke, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
James Samuel "Jimmy Jam" Harris III and Terry Steven Lewis are an American R&B and pop-music songwriting and record production team...
, Theodore Lucas, Teedra Moses
Teedra Moses
Teedra Moses is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter.-Biography:Teedra Moses was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, to a gospel singing mother, Shirley Moses. She later moved to California with her mother and three siblings after her parents' separation...
, James Scheffer and Steven Scipio for Trina
Trina
Katrina Laverne Taylor , better known by her stage name Trina, is an American rapper, songwriter and model from Miami, Florida. Trina first gained notoriety in 1998 with her appearance on Trick Daddy's second studio album www.thug.com to the single "Nann Nigga"...
's third album Glamorest Life
Glamorest Life
Glamorest Life is the third studio album by American rapper Trina, and was released on October 4, 2005.-Singles:It spawned two singles: "Don't Trip" featuring Lil Wayne and her most successful single to date, "Here We Go" featuring Kelly Rowland,which went Gold in 2006.-Single Success:The song...
(2005). The song featured R&B singer Kelly Rowland
Kelly Rowland
Kelendria Trene "Kelly" Rowland is an American singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, and television personality. She rose to fame as one of the founding members of the American girl group Destiny's Child...
, who sung the chorus and the bridge in the song. The song was released as the album's first single in North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
in September 2005, becoming Trina's first solo Top 20 hit ("One Minute Man
One Minute Man
"One Minute Man" is an R&B single released in 2001 by American rapper Missy Elliott from her third album Miss E… So Addictive. It is noteworthy because instead of her usual rapping, Elliot sings on the record. Ludacris is featured on the album version, with Trina appearing alongside him in the...
" which was a song by Missy Elliott and where she was a featured artist on the single) with peak position at #17 on the 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...
. Elsewhere released in April 2006, "Here We Go" also saw success in Europe, reaching number 15 on the 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 ...
.
The song uses a sample from "Tender Love", a 1986 top ten single from R&B outfit Force M.D's. Kelly Rowland has also recorded a cover of the song.
The song was certified gold by the RIAA on 6/14/06.
The demo version of the song features vocals from Teedra Moses, later replaced by Kelly Rowland.
Trina included the official remix version of the song on her mixtape Rockstarr: The Baddest Bitch Reloaded, with a new verse from herself as well as a verse from Lil Wayne
Lil Wayne
Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. At the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1997, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included...
.
Music Video
The video was directed by Nick Quested. Trina confronts her boyfriend and empties his house. Kelly supports Trina and sings in the performance scenes. Rasual ButlerRasual Butler
Rasual Butler is an American professional basketball player who plays for CB Gran Canaria in Spain. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and raised in the Point Breeze area of south Philadelphia.-La Salle:...
starred in the music video.
Charts
| Chart (2005–2006) | Position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Rap Tracks | 3 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles | 8 |
| New Zealand Singles Chart | 15 |
| 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 ... |
15 |
| Finland Singles Chart | 17 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 17 |
| U.S. Billboard Pop 100 Pop 100 The Pop 100 was a songs chart that debuted in February 2005 and was released weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States until its discontinuation in 2009... |
20 |
| U.S. Billboard Pop 100 Airplay Pop 100 Airplay The Pop 100 Airplay was a chart created in 2005 and released weekly by Billboard in the United States. It measured mainstream radio airplay, and was one of the three component charts, along with the Hot 100 Singles Sales and Hot Digital Songs charts, that determined the chart positions of singles... |
17 |
| U.S. Billboard European 100 | 51 |
| U.S.Mainstream Top 40 | 20 |
| U.S.Rhythmic Top 40 | 5 |