100 (The Game song) explained

100
Cover:TheGame100.png
Type:single
Artist:The Game featuring Drake
Album:The Documentary 2
Released:June 26, 2015
Recorded:2015
Genre:Hip hop
Length:5:34
Chronology:The Game
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"100" is a song by American rapper The Game featuring Canadian rapper Drake. The song is the first single from The Game's sixth studio album, The Documentary 2. The song was premiered by DJ Envy on Power 105.1 on June 25, 2015.[1] The title refers to speaking the truth, or "keeping it 100". The main theme of the song is how fame can erode trust among friends. It contains a sample of "Feel the Fire" by Peabo Bryson.

Critical reception

Upon release, "100" received critical acclaim from music critics. Rap-Up called the beat "soulful", and added that Drake "holds down the hook".[2] Zach Rydenlund of Complex noted that the song is "a bit slower", but "has the potential to be a hit". Latifah Muhammad of BET wrote that the instrumental "definitely something special".[3] Stereogums Tom Breihan also gave a positive review to the song describing it as "warm" and "soulful".[4]

Music video

The Game and Drake were already shooting the music video in Compton, California weeks before the song was released.[5] The video premiered on Vevo on July 30, 2015.[6]

Track listing

  1. "100" (Explicit) – 5:43
  2. "100" (Clean) – 5:43
  1. "100"  - 5:34

Commercial performance

Upon its radio release, "100" was the most added song on both urban contemporary and rhythmic contemporary radio of the week.[8] The song peaked at number 82 on the Billboard Hot 100 and charted for 10 weeks. The song also peaked at number 25 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, remaining there for 18 weeks. "100" also received some chart success in Canada where it has peaked at number 63 on the Canadian Hot 100, making it Game's second highest-charting single on the chart after "My Life" which peaked at number 42 in 2008.

Release history

RegionDateFormatLabel
United StatesJune 23, 2015[10] Digital download
July 14, 2015[11] Rhythmic contemporary radio

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Game featuring Drake - 100 | HYPEBEAST. 2015-06-25. 2015-06-28. 2015-09-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20150901094236/http://hypebeast.com/2015/6/the-game-featuring-drake-100. live.
  2. Web site: New Music: The Game feat. Drake - '100'. June 25, 2015. July 5, 2015. Rap-Up. July 10, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150710205005/http://www.rap-up.com/2015/06/25/new-music-the-game-drake-100/. live.
  3. Web site: Listen to Game Keep It '100' With Drake. June 25, 2015. July 5, 2015. BET. July 2, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150702031511/http://www.bet.com/news/music/2015/06/25/game-100-featuring-drake.html. live.
  4. Web site: The Game – "100" (Feat. Drake). June 25, 2015. July 5, 2015. BET. June 29, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150629000355/http://www.stereogum.com/1811513/the-game-100-feat-drake/mp3s/. live.
  5. Web site: The Game and Drake Connect On "100". 2015-06-25. 2015-06-28. Frydenlund, Zach. Complex. 2015-09-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20150901201203/http://www.complex.com/music/2015/06/the-game-new-song-100-f-drake. live.
  6. Web site: Drake and the Game Shut Down Compton in "100" Video. Pitchfork. 2015-08-02. 2015-09-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20150906072143/http://pitchfork.com/news/60180-drake-and-the-game-shut-down-compton-in-100-video/. live.
  7. Web site: 100 (feat. Drake) - Single by The Game. iTunes Store (US). 2015-07-05. 2015-07-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20150712180419/https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/100-explicit-version/id1012924850?i=1012924855&ign-mpt=uo%3D2. live.
  8. Web site: Crossover - HITS Daily Double. HITS Daily Double. 2015-07-16. 2020-08-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20200820151304/https://hitsdailydouble.com/crossover%26id%3D296814. live.
  9. Web site: Deutsche Trend Charts: Top-Hits aus Dance, Club, Indie und Black Music . 2014-07-10 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140714214132/http://www.trendcharts.de/de/trendcharts.html . 2014-07-14 .
  10. Web site: 100 (feat. Drake) - Single. iTunes. 2015-07-10. 2015-07-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20150703124131/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/100-feat.-drake-single/id1012444155. live.
  11. Web site: FMQB: Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Nielsen Ratings, Music News and more!. fmqb.com. 2015-07-10. 2012-05-25. https://archive.today/20120525033449/http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=16691. dead.

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