"Sorry" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Rick Ross, featuring vocals from American singer Chris Brown. This was released on October 9, 2015, as the first single from his eighth studio album Black Market.[1][2] The song was produced by Scott Storch.[3]
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| Single by Rick Ross featuring Chris Brown | ||||
| from the album Black Market | ||||
| Released | October 9, 2015 | |||
| Recorded | 2015 | |||
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| Length | 4:40 (single/radio edit)
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| Label | Def Jam | |||
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| Rick Ross singles chronology | ||||
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| Chris Brown singles chronology | ||||
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Background and composition
edit"Sorry" has been described as a "vulnerable" track, where Ross and Brown apologize to their respective girlfriends following their unfaithfulness.[4] Brown's apology in the song is addressed to Karrueche Tran, his ex-girlfriend who broke up with him after discovering that the singer unwittingly fathered a child with another woman.[5] Speaking of the song, Ross described it as a "personal" track "who speaks for itself",[6] while Brown said:
One of the most honest records I’ve done in a while. I appreciate Ross for allowing me to be on [the] record and speak from the heart.[7]
Music video
editOn November 12, 2015 Ross uploaded the music video for "Sorry" on his YouTube and Vevo account.[8]
Live performances
editOn December 7, 2015, Ross and Brown performed the song live on the Jimmy Kimmel Live!.[9]
Charts
edit| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Hot 100[10] | 97 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] | 32 |
| US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[12] | 18 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[13] | 39 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[14] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ "Rick Ross Releases New Track 'Sorry' With Chris Brown: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Sorry by (feat. Chris Brown) - Single by Rick Ross". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
- ^ "Rick Ross benefits greatly from a Chris Brown feature and vintage Scott Storch production on new single "Sorry."". hotnewhiphop. October 7, 2015. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
- ^ "Rick Ross Grabs Chris Brown for "Sorry"". Complex Networks.
- ^ "CHRIS BROWN Says I Wrote "Sorry" for Karrueche Not Rihanna". October 13, 2015.
- ^ "Rick Ross Announces New Single "Sorry" Featuring Chris Brown". HNHH. October 5, 2015.
- ^ "Chris Brown talks about "Sorry"". Capital Xtra.
- ^ "Rick Ross - Sorry (Explicit) ft. Chris Brown". YouTube. November 12, 2015. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
- ^ "Chris Brown and Rick Ross Perform on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'". Rap-Up. December 8, 2015. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
- ^ "Rick Ross Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 15, 2015.
- ^ "Rick Ross Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 15, 2015.
- ^ "Rick Ross Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
- ^ "Rick Ross Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
- ^ "American single certifications – Rick Ross – Sorry". Recording Industry Association of America.