"Smile" is a song by American hip hop group G-Unit, released on April 8, 2004, as the fourth and final single from their debut album, Beg for Mercy (2003). The song was produced by No I.D. and contains a sample "I Too Am Wanting", as performed by Syreeta. Smile was never released as a CD single, causing the single to chart lowly.
"Smile" | ||||
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Single by G-Unit | ||||
from the album Beg for Mercy | ||||
Released | April 8, 2004 | |||
Recorded | 2003 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 3:38 | |||
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Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | No I.D. | |||
G-Unit singles chronology | ||||
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Background
editLloyd Banks is the main artist on the song, with his G-Unit cohort 50 Cent, only singing "be the reason you smile" as a background vocal on the refrain as well as giving the intro.
Music video
editThe video goes through Lloyd Banks' life from a child to an adult, as he gets involved in love interests and relationships. It features Banks' two brothers, who play him at different points in his life. Former G-Unit Records artist, Olivia, is the adult girl featured in the video. The video was directed by Jessy Terrero.
Chart positions
editChart (2004) | Peak position |
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U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[1] | 72 |
Irish Singles Chart | 34 |
References
edit- ^ BillBoard. Artists Chart History - G-Unit, Singles. BillBoard. Accessed July 16, 2008.