"Breathe" is a song by American rapper Fabolous, released as the lead single from third studio album, Real Talk (2004). The song reached number 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in November 2004 and became a top-40 hit in several countries worldwide.
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| Single by Fabolous | ||||
| from the album Real Talk | ||||
| B-side | "It's Gangsta" | |||
| Released | August 30, 2004 | |||
| Studio | Right Track Studios, New York City | |||
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| Producer(s) | Just Blaze | |||
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| "Breathe" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editThe song utilizes a sample of Supertramp's "Crime of the Century", with the latter taking 100 percent of the track's publishing. The single acquired two remixes; one featuring 50 Cent and Mase; another with Noztra. The music video features cameos by The Game, Just Blaze, J. D. Williams, and DJ Clue.
Legacy
editPitchfork Media named "Breathe" the number nine song of the year for 2004, stating "'Breathe' sounds like the track Fab was always meant to rap over."[citation needed] The song was also listed by Pitchfork Media as the 288th best song of the 2000s.[citation needed] Complex named it number 60 on best songs of the decade.[1]
The Beastie Boys performed their song "So What'cha Want" over the beat of "Breathe" on Late Show with David Letterman in 2006.[2]
Track listings
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US 12-inch single[3]
Australian CD single[4]
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UK and European CD single[5][6]
UK 12-inch single[7]
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Charts
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Weekly chartsedit
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Year-end chartsedit
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Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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| United States | August 30, 2004 | [28] | ||
| Australia | November 22, 2004 | CD | [29] |
References
edit- ^ Complex (April 18, 2012). "The 100 Best Songs of The Complex Decade". Complex. Retrieved February 7, 2017.
- ^ Beastie Boys HD : David Letterman - 2006, March 24, 2013, archived from the original on December 14, 2021, retrieved March 12, 2021
- ^ Breathe (US 12-inch single vinyl disc). Fabolous. Atlantic Records, Desert Storm Records. 2004. 0-67616.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Breathe (Australian CD single liner notes). Fabolous. Atlantic Records, Desert Storm Records. 2004. 7567933682.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Breathe (UK CD single liner notes). Fabolous. Atlantic Records, Desert Storm Records. 2004. AT0189CD, 7567-93365-2.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Breathe (European CD single liner notes). Fabolous. Atlantic Records, Desert Storm Records. 2004. 7567-93365-5.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Breathe (UK 12-inch single sleeve). Fabolous. Atlantic Records, Desert Storm Records. 2004. AT 0189 T, 7567-93367-0.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Fabolous – Breathe". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
- ^ "Fabolous – Breathe" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
- ^ "R&R Canada CHR/Pop Top 30". Radio & Records. No. 1585. December 10, 2004. p. 34.
- ^ "Fabolous – Breathe" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
- ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 47, 2004" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
- ^ "Fabolous – {{{song}}}" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
- ^ "Fabolous – Breathe". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
- ^ "Fabolous – Breathe". Singles Top 100. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
- ^ "Fabolous – Breathe". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
- ^ "Fabolous Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
- ^ "Fabolous Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
- ^ "Fabolous Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
- ^ "Fabolous Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: 2004". Billboard. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
- ^ "2004 The Year in Charts: Most-Played Rhythmic Top 40 Songs". Billboard Radio Monitor. Vol. 12, no. 51. December 17, 2004. p. 29.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: 2005". Billboard. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
- ^ "2005 The Year in Charts: Top Rhythmic Top 40 Songs". Billboard Radio Monitor. Vol. 13, no. 50. December 16, 2005. p. 34.
- ^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1570. August 27, 2004. p. 17. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ "The ARIA Report: New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 22nd November 2004" (PDF). ARIA. November 22, 2004. p. 28. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 22, 2008. Retrieved March 5, 2023.