Millionaire (Kelis song) explained

Millionaire
Cover:	Kelis - Millionaire.png
Border:	yes
Type:	single
Artist:	Kelis featuring André 3000
Album:	Tasty
Studio:	Stankonia Recording and DARP (Atlanta, Georgia)
Genre:	Synth-funk^[1] electronica^[2] swing pop^[3]
Label:	Virgin
Producer:	André 3000
Chronology:	Kelis
Prev Title:	Trick Me
Prev Year:	2004
Next Title:	In Public
Next Year:	2005

"Millionaire" is a song by American singer Kelis, featuring American rapper André 3000, taken from the former's third studio album, Tasty (2003). Released as the album's third single on October 18, 2004, the song was written by Kelis and André 3000, produced by the latter, and contains a sample of the 1985 song "La Di Da Di" by Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick. Like Kelis' previous single "Trick Me", "Millionaire" was not released in the United States.

The song peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart, earning Kelis her third consecutive top-five single, while becoming a modest commercial success internationally. The accompanying music video, directed by Giuseppe Capotondi, does not feature Kelis or André 3000, but instead features children appearing as the duo's younger selves.

Commercial performance

"Millionaire" debuted at number three on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Kelis' third consecutive top-five entry from Tasty.^[4] The song performed moderately in the rest of Europe, reaching number eight in Ireland, number 11 in Finland, number 36 in Belgium, number 43 in Switzerland, and number 50 in Sweden. In Oceania, the single charted at number 23 in Australia and at number 27 in New Zealand.

Track listings

• UK CD 1 and German CD single

1. "Millionaire" (radio edit) – 3:45
2. "Millionaire" (instrumental) – 3:45

• UK CD 2 and Australian CD single^[5]

1. "Millionaire" (radio edit) – 3:45
2. "Millionaire" (instrumental) – 3:45
3. "Trick Me" (Tiefschwarz Special Trick Remix) – 7:33
4. "Millionaire" (video)
5. "Trick Me" (video)

• UK 12-inch single^[6]

A1. "Millionaire" (radio edit) – 3:45

A2. "In Public" (featuring Nas) – 4:25

B1. "Trick Me" (E-Smoove House Trick) – 7:42

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of Tasty.^[7]

Recording

• Recorded at Stankonia Recording and DARP Studios (Atlanta, Georgia)
• Mixed at Sony Music Studios (New York City)
• Mastered at Sterling Sound (New York City)

Personnel

• Kelis – vocals
• André 3000 – vocals, production, drums, music programming, keyboards
• Matthew Still – recording
• Vincent Alexander – recording
• James Majors – recording
• Carlton Lynn – recording
• Warren Bletcher – recording assistance
• Doug Harms – recording assistance
• Dexter Simmons – mixing
• Andrew Dawson – mixing assistance
• Kevin Kendricks – keyboards, piano
• Regina Davenport – production coordination
• Chris Athens – mastering

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2004)	Peak position
Europe (European Hot 100 Singles)^[8]	8
Greece (IFPI Greece)^[9]	29
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)^[10]	3

Year-end charts

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label
United Kingdom	October 18, 2004		Virgin	^[12] ^[13] ^[14]
Germany		CD single	EMI	^[15]
Australia	November 22, 2004			^[16]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Yoshida . Emily . We Went There: An Intimate 'Food' Party With Kelis and KCRW . . March 19, 2014 . November 5, 2017 . November 7, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171107023807/http://grantland.com/hollywood-prospectus/we-went-there-an-intimate-food-party-with-kelis-and-kcrw/ . live .
2. Web site: Barker . Emily . The 500 Greatest Songs Of All Time – 400–301 . . January 31, 2014 . November 5, 2017 . November 10, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171110190348/http://www.nme.com/photos/the-500-greatest-songs-of-all-time-400-301-1421890 . live .
3. Web site: Naylor . Tony . Kelis : Tasty . . January 23, 2004 . June 24, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120419122337/http://www.nme.com/reviews/kelis/7287 . April 19, 2012. Normally, NME can do without rich people complaining about being rich, but 'Millionaire' - Warp-ed, effervescent digi-orchestral swing pop - is a complex four-minute tangle of genuine melancholy....
4. Web site: Robbie compilation beats sales record for entire year . . October 25, 2004 . November 17, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141129030749/http://www.musicweek.com/news/read/robbie-compilation-beats-sales-record-for-entire-year/027142 . November 29, 2014.
5. Millionaire . Australian CD single . . . 2004 . 7243 8 16213 2 5.
6. Millionaire . UK 12-inch single . Kelis . . 2004 . VST1885.
7. . liner notes . Kelis . . 2003 . 82876-52210-2.
8. Hits of the World . . 116 . 45 . November 6, 2004 . 53 . 0006-2510 . Google Books.
9. Web site: Top 50 Singles . el . . November 14, 2004 . November 5, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20041122030321/http://www.ifpi.gr/chart03.htm . November 22, 2004.
10. Web site: Tipparade – week 48 (27 November 2004) . nl . . November 29, 2019.
11. Web site: UK Year-End Charts 2004 . . April 23, 2015 . March 31, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160331160914/http://ukchartsplus.co.uk/ChartsPlusYE2004.pdf . live .
12. Web site: Millionaire [2 Track CD]

    Kelis ]

    . . United Kingdom . November 5, 2017 . November 7, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171107004356/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Millionaire-2-Track-CD-Kelis/dp/B000646TKK . live .
13. Web site: Millionaire [CD 2]

    Kelis, Andre 3000 ]

    . Amazon . United Kingdom . November 5, 2017 . November 7, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171107021951/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Millionaire-CD-2-Kelis/dp/B0006626KU . live .
14. Web site: Millionaire [12″ VINYL]

    Kelis ]

    . Amazon . United Kingdom . November 5, 2017 . November 7, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171107025254/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Millionaire-12-VINYL-Kelis/dp/B000646TKU . live .
15. Web site: Kelis :: Millionaire . de . Virgin Records Germany . November 17, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20060521202948/http://www.virginmusic.de/xml/5/3250812/8162152.html . May 21, 2006.
16. Web site: Kelis – Discography . musichead . November 17, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20060923101653/http://www.musichead.com.au/site/artistDiscography.asp?actID=108808 . September 23, 2006.