Drop It Low (Ester Dean song)
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| Single by Ester Dean featuring Chris Brown | ||||
| from the album Music Inspired by More than a Game | ||||
| Released | August 9, 2009 | |||
| Recorded | 2009 | |||
| Genre | Pop rap[1] | |||
| Length | 3:14 (main version) 4:58 (remix) | |||
| Label | Zone 4/Streamline/Interscope | |||
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| Producer(s) | Polow da Don | |||
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"Drop It Low" is the debut single by American singer and songwriter Ester Dean. The official version features vocals from R&B singer Chris Brown.[2] This was also released as the second single from the soundtrack for the film More than a Game (2009). The original version of the song did not feature Chris Brown, and maintained the same lyrics on the second verse but coming from a man's perspective. The official remix features Lil Wayne, Trey Songz and Diddy.
Development
[edit]The song's producer, Polow da Don later stated that the song was originally meant for Ciara, but when the singer passed on it, it was eventually given to Ester Dean.
Pop singer Britney Spears wanted to record "Drop It Low" for her album Femme Fatale before Dean used it as her own single.[3]
Critical reception
[edit]It was highlighted by AllMusic's Jason Thurson.[4]
Remix
[edit]The remix initially began when Lil Wayne recorded his verse for the record, replacing Ester's original verse. A clean and explicit version were released of it.[5] Later, Trey Songz released a new remix of the song, adding a new intro, keeping Wayne's verse, adding a new verse by himself, and a new verse from Chris Brown.[6] After that, the official remix was released with Diddy talking throughout the track, replacing Trey Songz on the intro, and with a slight change in beat during Chris Brown's verse.[7]
Official versions
[edit]- "Drop It Low" (Main Version) / (Explicit Version) – 3:14
- "Drop It Low" (Remix) (feat. Diddy, Lil Wayne, Trey Songz & Chris Brown) – 4:58
Music video
[edit]The music video was shot in August 2009, by the director Joseph Kahn who has worked with Brown previously on the "Forever" music video. It premiered on music video channels MTV, BET, and Fuse during the week of September 15, 2009. The video features both Dean and Brown, as well as some cameo appearances by Nelly, Keri Hilson, Teyana Taylor, Polow da Don, Omarion, Audio Push, Twerk Team, Soulja Boy, Rich Boy, Brandy, and Barry "Mijo" Bradford.
Chart performance
[edit] | This section needs additional citations for verification. (May 2015) |
Once "Drop It Low" became available for airplay on US rhythm/crossover radio on August 18, 2009, and mainstream radio on August 25, 2009,[8] the song started gaining more airplay on the three main formats.[citation needed] By the week ending of August 28, 2009, the song debuted at number 88 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart based only on airplay. By the next week, it debuted at number 94 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Drop It Low" peaked at number 38,[9] helped by its digital sales.
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Hot 100[10] | 38 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] | 33 |
| US Latin Rhythm Airplay (Billboard)[12] | 31 |
| US Pop Songs (Billboard)[13] | 32 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[14] | 15 |
Other appearances
[edit]"Drop It Low" appears on The Bling Ring: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (2013).[15] The song's tempo and rhythms were recycled for the track "Work Wit It" by Chris Brown on his mixtape In My Zone.
References
[edit]- ^ "Drop It Low - Ester Dean | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
- ^ Ester Dean confirmed her first single Ester Dean's Twitter. Retrieved September 15, 2009.
- ^ Britney Spears wanted "Drop it Low"
- ^ "More Than a Game - Original Soundtrack | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
- ^ Dean, Ester (November 26, 2009). "Drop It Low Remix 1". ThisIsRnB. Retrieved March 30, 2014.
- ^ Dean, Ester (February 12, 2010). "Drop It Low Remix 2". ThisIsRnB. Retrieved March 30, 2014.
- ^ Dean, Ester (February 23, 2010). "Drop It Low Official Remix". ThisIsRnB. Retrieved March 30, 2014.
- ^ Available For Airplay Archived April 4, 2007, at the Wayback Machine FMQB. Retrieved April 22, 2011.
- ^ "Ester Dean – The Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved June 4, 2013.
- ^ "Ester Dean Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 4, 2013.
- ^ "Ester Dean – Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved June 4, 2013.
- ^ "Ester Dean Chart History (Latin Rhythm Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
- ^ "Ester Dean – Chart History: Pop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved June 4, 2013.
- ^ "Ester Dean Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
- ^ "The Bling Ring: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack". Amazon.