Hypnotized (Plies song)

"Hypnotized"
Single by Plies featuring Akon
from the album The Real Testament and Step Up 2 the Streets - Soundtrack
Released September 11, 2007 (2007-09-11)
Format CD single, digital download, 12"
Recorded 2007
Genre Dirty rap
Length 3:07
Label Big Gates, Slip-n-Slide, Atlantic
Writer(s) Algernod Washington, Aliaune Thiam
Producer(s) Akon
Certification Gold (RIAA), (RIANZ)
Plies singles chronology
"I'm So Hood"
(2007)
"Hypnotized"
(2007)
"Bust It Baby"
(2008)
Akon singles chronology
"Am I Dreaming"
(2007)
"Hypnotized"
(2007)
"Get Buck in Here"
(2007)
"Hypnotized" 12" vinyl single

"Hypnotized" is the second single from Plies' debut album, The Real Testament. The track is produced by Akon, as well as featured. The video for the single was released. The single made the top twenty of the Billboard Hot 100, at #14. The song is featured on the soundtrack of the film Step Up 2 the Streets. A remix version was released featuring Rick Ross, Flo Rida and Webbie with a mixed beat.

Music Video

Directed by Gil Green, the video features Plies and Akon at a party in which Plies is attracted by women shaking their bodies that it makes him feel like he's going into a trance when seeing them.

Charts

Chart (2007–08) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[1] 14
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[2] 22
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[3] 3
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[4] 23

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/Sales
United States (RIAA)[5] Platinum 1,000,000double-dagger

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone

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References

  1. "Plies – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Plies. Retrieved March 21, 2014.
  2. "Plies – Chart history" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for Plies. Retrieved March 21, 2014.
  3. "Plies – Chart history" Billboard Hot Rap Songs for Plies. Retrieved March 21, 2014.
  4. "Plies – Chart history" Billboard Pop Songs for Plies. Retrieved March 21, 2014.
  5. "American single certifications – Plies". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH


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