Released October 19, 2009 Genre Hip hop, R&B | Recorded 2009 Length 3:54 | |
Format Digital download, airplay Label 1017 Brick Squad, Warner Bros., Asylum | ||
"Spotlight" is the second official single by rapper, Gucci Mane from his studio album The State vs. Radric Davis (2009). The song features a guest appearance by American singer Usher. The single was released on October 19, 2009 and was produced by Polow Da Don. It is Gucci Mane's second highest-charting single as a lead artist on the Billboard Hot 100, after "Wasted" featuring Plies, peaking at number 42.
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Music video
The music video premiered on November 5, 2009. It shows Usher urging an upset Gucci Mane to come to his party. The video is directed by Benny Boom and has cameos from Eddie Murphy's oldest daughter Bria Murphy and Nicki Minaj of Young Money. It ranked at #56 on BET's Notarized: Top 100 Videos of 2009 countdown.
Remixes
A remix featuring American artist Flo Rida was released.
Charts
On the week ending November 14, 2009, "Spotlight" debuted at number 93 on the Billboard Hot 100. It then fell to number 97 but rebounded the following week to number 86 and reached its final peak of number 42.