New Day (50 Cent song) explained

New Day
Cover:50CentNewDay.jpg
Type:single
Artist:50 Cent featuring Dr. Dre and Alicia Keys
Album:Street King Immortal
Released:July 27, 2012
Recorded:2012
Genre:East Coast hip hop
Length:4:24
Producer:Dr. Dre
Chronology:50 Cent
Prev Title:I Just Wanna
Prev Year:2012
Next Title:First Date
Next Year:2012

"New Day" is a song by American hip hop recording artist 50 Cent.[1] The song was released on July 27, 2012, originally as a single from his scrapped album Street King Immortal, but it was eventually removed from the project.[2] The song was produced by Dr. Dre and mixed by Eminem, while co-written by the two along with 50 Cent, Alicia Keys, Royce da 5'9", Swizz Beatz, Andrew Brissett, Amber Streeter from RichGirl and Lawrence Jr from Aftermath Records. The song features a verse from Dr. Dre, while the hook is sung by Alicia Keys.[3] Keys also recorded and released her own version of "New Day" which is featured on her fifth album Girl on Fire (2012).

The song first charted on the week of August 6, 2012 debuting at #79 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song fell outside of the top 100 during its second week. It also debuted at #66 on Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and managed to climb to number 43, and at #28 on Digital Songs. Internationally, the song, charted at #43 on Canadian Hot 100, and at #52 on Japan Hot 100.

Background

On July 17, 2012, the single was announced during an interview with Digital Spy,[4] with the cover art being unveiled that same day.[1] The single was premiered with DJ Camilo on New York City radio station Hot 97 on July 27, 2012, and then later on Thisis50.[5] The song later was released on iTunes for purchase as digital single on July 30, 2012.[6]

On June 28, Swizz Beatz had leaked the solo version of his wife Alicia Keys' "New Day" on the internet.[7] [8] Later on August 8, 2012, in an interview with XXL, 50 Cent said the single was originally produced for Dr. Dre's album, Detox. They changed the chorus, sending it to Alicia Keys. She later sent it back with the new name, making them change additional strings on it. 50 Cent also revealed that Alicia recorded additional verses for it and leaked the record.[9] Her solo version appears on her fifth studio album Girl on Fire (2012).

In a video uploaded via his YouTube account, 50 Cent also talked about the origins of the song, first meant to be This Life Won't Last Forever. The song's original chorus was vocally recorded and written by Ester Dean. It was sent to Alicia Keys, and then she sent it back with the "New Day" concept. He also said that Dr. Dre wanted the record to "feel like a movie".[10]

On June 4, 2014, 50 Cent confirmed in an interview that all previous singles released on Interscope that were intended for the album, including "New Day", were scrapped and would not appear on the final track listing.[2]

A Bronx Tale sample

The song contains an eight-second-long spoken-word introduction, indicative of and related to the content of the subsequent music. It an excerpt taken from the highly acclaimed 1993 gangster film, A Bronx Tale. The speaker's voice is that of Robert De Niro, who in the film, plays the role of Lorenzo Anello.[11]

Music video

On August 17, 2012, 50 Cent released the official lyric video for the song via the site Rap Genius, where he also explained the lyrics of it. The lyric video featured scenes from others clips by him and Dr. Dre. It also features scenes from New York City such as Times Square. No official music video confirmed yet.[12] Another lyric video was uploaded to 50 Cent's YouTube channel on August 24, 2012.[13]

In an interview with Hot 97's Angie Martinez, 50 Cent spoke on several topics including the death of his manager, Chris Lighty as well as "New Day"'s conception and its accompanying music video that was supposed to begin filming in September 2012:

The song and video has received over 14 million views on YouTube.

Live performances

50 Cent performed the song in Dubai at Atelier Live Music Festival, with Tony Yayo, Kidd Kidd, Precious Paris and DJ Whoo Kid.[14]

Track listing

Digital download
  1. "New Day" - 4:24

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Billboard chart listing.[15]

Charts

Chart (2012)Peak
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Japan (Japan Hot 100)[16] 52
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)[17] 14
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Radio and release history

CountryDateFormatLabel
CanadaJuly 30, 2012Digital downloadShady, Aftermath, Interscope
United States
August 14, 2012Rhythmic contemporary radio[18]
Urban contemporary radio[19]
August 28, 2012Contemporary hit radio[20]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: July 17, 2012. Single Cover: 50 Cent F/ Alicia Keys & Dr. Dre – 'New Day'. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171006113323/https://www.rap-up.com/2012/07/17/single-cover-50-cent-f-alicia-keys-dr-dre-new-day/. 2017-10-06. July 17, 2012. Rap-Up.
  2. Web site: Corner. Lewis. 2014-06-04. 50 Cent: "I get high off being right". live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201126084518/https://www.digitalspy.com/music/a575493/50-cent-interview-i-get-high-off-being-right/. 2020-11-26. Digital Spy. en-GB.
  3. Web site: 50 Cent - New Day ft. Dr Dre & Alicia Keys. Thisis50.com. 2012-09-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20120802225340/http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/50-cent-new-day-ft-dr-dre-alicia-keys. 2012-08-02. dead.
  4. Web site: 2020-07-12. 50 Cent Announces 1st Single Off Of 'Street King Immortal' Will Feature Alicia Keys & Dr. Dre. Says He Wants To Work With Rihanna & Frank Ocean [Video]]. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20121017051759/http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/50-cent-announces-1st-single-off-of-street-king-immortal-will. October 17, 2012. July 17, 2012. Thisis50.com.
  5. Web site: 2012-07-27. 50 Cent ft. Dr. Dre, Alicia Keys "New Day" [Audio|url=http://thatsenuff.com/index.php/2012/07/50-cent-ft-dr-dre-alicia-keys-new-day-audio/|access-date=2012-09-07|publisher=Thatsenuff.Com].
  6. Web site: New Day (feat. Dr. Dre & Alicia Keys) – Single by 50 Cent. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20151005032057/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/new-day-feat.-dr.-dre-alicia/id548885750. 2015-10-05. August 3, 2012. iTunes Store. Apple.
  7. Web site: Singh. Navjosh. 2012-06-28. Alicia Keys – 'New Day'. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160415082429/https://hiphop-n-more.com/2012/06/alicia-keys-new-day/. 2016-04-15. 2012-09-07. HipHop-N-More.
  8. Web site: 2012-06-29. Alicia Keys – New Day. 2012-09-07. Xclusives Zone.
  9. Web site: August 8, 2012. 50 Cent Talks Robert De Niro, Lloyd Banks & Tony Yayo, Boxing Promotion & Kanye West's "Perfect Bitch". live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201126090402/https://www.xxlmag.com/50-cent-talks-freelancers-film-lloyd-banks-tony-yayo-boxing-promotion-kanye-wests-perfect-bitch/. 2020-11-26. XXL Mag. en.
  10. Web site: Blanco. Alvin. 2012-08-28. 50 Cent Explains That Dr. Dre Wanted "New Day" To "Feel Like A Movie". live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200814114525/https://hiphopwired.com/180323/50-cent-explains-that-dr-dre-wanted-new-day-to-feel-like-a-movie/. 2020-08-14. 2020-11-26. Hip-Hop Wired. en-US.
  11. Web site: Solis. M.. 2012-08-07. Single of the week: 50 Cent / "New Day" / (Shady/Aftermath/Interscope). live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150102174617/http://www.sacurrent.com/sanantonio/single-of-the-week-50-cent-new-day-shady-aftermath-interscope/Content?oid=2243537. 2015-01-02. 2020-11-26. San Antonio Current. en.
  12. Web site: 2012-08-17. NEW VIDEO from the latest verified rapper on Rap Genius: 50 Cent. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20140804000059/http://genius.com/posts/1360-New-video-from-the-latest-verified-rapper-on-rap-genius-50-cent. 2014-08-04. Genius. en.
  13. Web site: August 24, 2012. 50 Cent - New Day (Lyric Video) ft. Alicia Keys, Dr. Dre. September 10, 2012. 50 Cent.
  14. Web site: 50 Cent x G-Unit x SMS Audio Takeover Paris & Dubai. ThisIs50. 27 October 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20131203171307/http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/50-cent-x-g-unit-x-sms-audio-takeover-paris-dubai-ti50. 3 December 2013. dead.
  15. Web site: 2012-08-25. Billboard Singles Charts. 2012-09-07. Billboard.biz.
  16. "50 Cent Album & Song Chart History"
  17. Web site: Tipparade-lijst van week 39, 2012. Dutch Top 40. March 15, 2023.
  18. Web site: Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120810204003/http://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases. August 10, 2012. August 3, 2012. AllAccess. AllAccess Music Group.
  19. Web site: Urban/UAC Future Releases. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120810204611/http://www.allaccess.com/urban/future-releases. August 10, 2012. August 3, 2012. AllAccess. AllAccess Music Group.
  20. Web site: Top 40/M Future Releases. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120820182259/http://www.allaccess.com/top40-mainstream/future-releases. August 20, 2012. August 15, 2012. AllAccess. AllAccess Music Group.