Oochie Wally is a collaborative single by American rapper Nas and East Coast hip hop group Bravehearts. It was released on January 6, 2001, by Ill Will Records and Columbia Records as the second single for the compilation album Nas & Ill Will Records Presents QB's Finest (2000). The song is referenced in Jay-Z's diss song "Takeover". The female vocalist on the hook was later revealed to be Shelene Thomas.
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| Single by Nas and Bravehearts | ||||
| from the album Nas & Ill Will Records Presents QB's Finest | ||||
| Released | January 6, 2001 | |||
| Recorded | 2000 | |||
| Genre | Dirty rap | |||
| Length | 3:57[1] | |||
| Label | Ill Will Records, Columbia Records | |||
| Producer(s) | Ez Elpee | |||
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Chart performance
edit"Oochie Wally" was a crossover hit in the U.S., peaking at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Remixes
editIn August 2018, the song's instrumental was used by American rapper J. Cole in "Album of the Year (Freestyle)".[2] Following this, a freestyle was also released by British rapper SL and another one by British singer Stefflon Don.[3]
Charts
editWeekly charts
edit| Chart (2001) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[4] | 11 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[5] | 30 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 26 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 11 |
| US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[8] | 2 |
Year-end charts
edit| Chart (2001) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 98 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] | 54 |
References
edit- ^ Nas & Ill Will Records Presents: Queensbridge The Album, discogs.com
- ^ "J. Cole Just Dropped 'Album of the Year (Freestyle)': Stream It Now". Billboard. August 7, 2018. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
- ^ "Stefflon Don Delivers "Oochie Wally" Freestyle". Respect Mag. August 12, 2018. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
- ^ "QB Finest feat. Nas and Bravehearts – Oochie Wally" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
- ^ "Nas Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
- ^ "Nas Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
- ^ "Nas Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
- ^ "Billboard Top 100 – 2001". billboardtop100of.com. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
- ^ "2001 The Year in Music". Billboard. Vol. 113, no. 52. December 29, 2001. p. YE-44. Retrieved May 19, 2021.