Down and Out (Cam'ron song) explained

Down and Out
Cover:Down_and_Out.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Cam'ron featuring Kanye West and Syleena Johnson
Album:Purple Haze
Genre:Hip hop, chipmunk soul
Label:Roc-A-Fella, Diplomat, Def Jam
Chronology:Cam'ron
Prev Title:Girls
Prev Year:2004
Next Title:Do Ya Thing
Next Year:2006

"Down and Out" is a song by American rapper Cam'ron, released as the fifth and final single from his fourth studio album Purple Haze (2004). It features guest appearances from singer Syleena Johnson and rapper Kanye West. Though West received the sole producer credit for the track, he acknowledged that the beat was primarily produced by Brian "All Day" Miller.[1]

Charts

Chart (2005)Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[2] 94
US R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)29
US Rap Songs (Billboard)20

Radio and release history

CountryDateFormatLabel
United StatesJanuary 11, 2005Rhythmic contemporary radio[3] Roc-A-Fella, Diplomat, Def Jam
January 18, 2005Urban contemporary radio[4]
January 25, 2005Vinyl single[5]

Notes and References

  1. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Web site: Strung Out (Down And Out) - William Bell . YouTube.
  2. Web site: [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=cam'ron|chart=all}} Down and Out – Kanye West]. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. May 18, 2012.
  3. Web site: FMQB: Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more!. FMQB. Friday Morning Quarterback Album Report, Inc. May 18, 2012.
  4. Web site: R&R: Going For Adds: Urban (Week Of: January 16, 2005). Radio & Records. July 12, 2012.
  5. Web site: Down and Out – Cam'ron > Overview. Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. May 18, 2012.