John Doe (song) explained

John Doe
Cover:Joh_doe.jpg
Type:single
Artist:B.o.B featuring Priscilla
Album:Underground Luxury
Recorded:2013
Genre:Hip hop
Length:3:32
Producer:Geoffro Cause
Chronology:B.o.B
Prev Title:Paranoid
Prev Year:2013
Next Title:Numb
Next Year:2013

"John Doe" is a song by American rapper B.o.B, featuring guest vocals from American singer-songwriter Priscilla (who is also known under her stage name Muni Long). It was released on December 3, 2013, as the fourth single from B.o.B's third studio album, Underground Luxury (2013). It has since peaked at number 69 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Music video

The song's music video, directed by K. Asher Levin, was released on January 16, 2014. The video features American pornographic actress Skin Diamond, portraying a young lady who has recently moved to Hollywood in hopes of becoming a star. American pornographic actress Allie Haze also makes a cameo appearance.[1]

Remix

On the song's official remix, which was released on May 27, 2014, American singer-songwriter Sevyn Streeter replaces Priscilla on the chorus. This reworked version also features new production.[2] [3]

Chart performance

Weekly charts

Chart (2014)Peak
position
Lebanon (The Official Lebanese Top 20)[4] 11
Slovenia (SloTop50)[5] 40

Year-end charts

Chart (2014)Position
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[6] 92
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] 99

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Penthouse Pet January 2014 Allie Haze Appears in "John Doe," Brand New Music Video by Acclaimed Rap Artist B.o.B.. May 25, 2014. Jo-Carolyn Goode. January 24, 2014. Houston Style Magazine.
  2. Web site: Listen to B.o.B's "John Doe (Remix)" f/ Sevyn Streeter. .
  3. Web site: B.o.B - John Doe (Remix) Feat. Sevyn Streeter. HNHH . May 27, 2014.
  4. Web site: The official lebanese Top 20 - B o B.
  5. Web site: SloTop50: Slovenian official singles weekly chart. SloTop50. Slovenian. March 30, 2014. April 1, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190401151020/https://www.slotop50.si/Glasbene-lestvice/Tedenske-lestvice/?year=2014&week=13. dead.
  6. Web site: Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 2014. Dutch Top 40. January 17, 2020.
  7. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2014. Billboard. December 24, 2019.