"Fireball" is a song by American singer Willow featuring Trinidadian-born rapper Nicki Minaj. Produced by Stoopid Boots, it was released on October 6, 2011.[3]
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| Single by Willow featuring Nicki Minaj | ||||
| Released | October 6, 2011[1] | |||
| Recorded | 2011 | |||
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| Length | 4:08 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Stoopid Boots[2] | |||
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Background and release
editThe song premiered on October 4, 2011 on Hot 97's Angie Martinez Show.[2] It was released on iTunes two days later and was released to U.S. urban radio on October 18, 2011.[4] In the song, Minaj says: "Ok, I'm the street fighter, call me Chun-Li" making a reference to the character Chun-Li from the video game franchise Street Fighter and for who she ironically released a song of the same name as the character in 2018.[5]
Live performances
editWillow performed the song on the U.S. edition of The X-Factor on November 10, 2011.[6]
Music video
editThe music video for the song was released on December 9, 2011 and features Smith singing the song around the city streets constantly stating that she is the "Fireball" of the party and she is eventually joined by Minaj.[7]
Charts
edit| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
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| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[8] | 58 |
Awards and nominations
editThe song was nominated for the BTM Award (Best Teen Music) at the MP3 Music Awards in 2012.[9]
| Year | Awards Ceremony | Category | Result |
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2012
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MP3 Music Awards | Best Teen Music | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ Fireball (feat. Nicki Minaj) - Single
- ^ a b Willow Smith Returns With 'Fireball' Feat. Nicki Minaj: Listen
- ^ Willow Smith collaborates with Nicki Minaj on new single, 'Fireball': Album to be released this year
- ^ Nicki Minaj Gave Willow Smith a Verse
- ^ "A Q&A ON NICKI MINAJ'S 'CHUN-LI'". Archived from the original on 2021-05-19. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- ^ Willow Smith Brings the Heat to X Factor US, Performs ‘FireBall’
- ^ Willow Smith & Nicki Minaj Team Up for 'Fireball'
- ^ "Willow Feat. Nicki Minaj – Fireball" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 31 December 2011.
- ^ MP3 Music Awards 2012 nominations