Wait a Minute (Ray J song)
| "Wait a Minute" | ||||
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| Single by Ray J featuring Lil' Kim | ||||
| from the album This Ain't a Game | ||||
| Released | May 1, 2001 | |||
| Recorded | November 2000 | |||
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| Label | Atlantic | |||
| Songwriters | ||||
| Producer | The Neptunes | |||
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| Lil' Kim singles chronology | ||||
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"Wait a Minute" is a song by American singer Ray J, which served as the lead single from his second studio album This Ain't a Game (2001). The song features guest vocals from then-Atlantic labelmate Lil' Kim, and production by duo the Neptunes; member Pharrell Williams performs its chorus. Ray J's first single since "Let It Go" (1997) to reach the top 40 of the Billboard charts, the song peaked at number 30 and reached number 8 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Music video
A music video for the single directed by Billie Woodruff, featured cameo appearances by Jackie Long, Pharrell Williams and Ray J's sister Brandy and was released in June 2001, and received heavy rotation on music channels such as BET.
Chart performance
It also scored moderate success overseas, particularly in the UK, with a number 54 placement on the UK Singles Chart. The single appeared on the charts in Germany and Switzerland.
Samples
In August 2024, rappers Dyce Payso and Fatman Scoop released the single "Let It Go", which heavily samples the instrumental to "Wait a Minute".[1]
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2001) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Germany (GfK)[2] | 72 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[3] | 75 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[4] | 80 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[5] | 54 |
| UK Dance (OCC)[6] | 15 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[7] | 15 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[8] | 30 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] | 8 |
| US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard)[10] | 17 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2001) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] | 52 |
References
- ^ "LL Cool J Comes Full Force, A$AP Rocky Spars With J. Cole, Sexyy Red Flaunts Her Clout, And Other Hip-Hop Releases". Vibe. September 6, 2024. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
- ^ "Offizielle Deutsche Charts" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. To see the peak chart position, click 'TITEL VON', followed by the artist's name. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
- ^ "Ray J feat. Lil' Kim – Wait a Minute" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
- ^ "Ray J feat. Lil' Kim – Wait a Minute". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart on 5/8/2001 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
- ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart on 5/8/2001 – Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart on 5/8/2001 – Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
- ^ "Ray J Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
- ^ "Ray J Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
- ^ "Ray J Chart History (Rhythmic Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
- ^ "2001 The Year in Music". Billboard. Vol. 113, no. 52. December 29, 2001. p. YE-44. Retrieved May 19, 2021.