Give it to me

Artist = Timbaland featuring Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake from Album = Timbaland Presents Shock Value Format = Digital download, CD Released = US February 6, 2007 Recorded = 2006 Genre = R&B Length = 3:54 (album version)
3:35 (single version) Label = Blackground/Interscope Writer = Timothy Mosley, Attitude (rapper), Nelly Furtado, Justin Timberlake, Danja Producer = Timbaland, Danja (co-producer) Chart position =

• 1 (Bulgaria, Canada, Poland, South Africa, UK, U.S.)
• 2 (Denmark, Europe, Ireland, New Zealand)
• 3 (Austria, Germany, Portugal, Turkey, World)
• 4 (Belgium, Brazil, Norway,)
• 5 (Russia)
• 6 (Finland, Switzerland)
• 7 (France, Netherlands)
• 8 (Italy)

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"Give It to Me" is a song recorded by Timbaland, with featured artists Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake, for Timbaland's second solo album Timbaland Presents Shock Value (2007). It was released as the album's first single (see 2007 in music).

History

"Give It to Me" features Nelly Furtado, Justin Timberlake, and Timbaland, each staking their claim within the music industry and taking a swipe at those who have attempted to bring them down and insult them in the past. Each of the three featured artists has a single verse in the song separated by the chorus which is sung by Nelly Furtado. A singular line in Furtado's verse is about Hip-Hop singer Fergie's appearance and commenting that she is not "promiscuous" in her 2006 single "Fergalicious". Furtado Interview in Denmark YouTube Nelly Furtado confirmed on Big Boy's Neighborhood ( Power 106 FM) that a couple of lines are directed at Fergie and explained why she wrote those lines.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67t6-lpZds0 Nelly Furtado adressed beef with Fergie in Big Boy's Neighborhood (LA Power 106 FM)

In an interview with MTV, Timbaland revealed the target of his verse to be producer Scott Storch, with whom he co-wrote Timberlake's 2002 single " Cry Me a River." Though production on the song is credited solely to Timbaland, Storch has claimed that he helped produce it and did not receive due credit. Timbaland vs. Scott Storch BBC 23-02-07

Additionally, it is rumored Timberlake's verse is aimed at pop artist Prince. Prince reportedly started a feud during an Emmy after-party, claiming that "For whoever is claiming that they are bringing sexy back, sexy never left!" which caused Timberlake's response. Prince Takes A Swipe At Timberlake When the song was released it was rumored that Justin's verse was aimed at pop sensation Janet Jackson but this rumor has later been put to rest.

"A source close to the record said that Timberlake's lyrics have nothing to do with his infamous Super Bowl co-star — but he is responding to another pop artist who has seen career heights few other singers can boast." Timbaland Nabs 50 Cent, Dr. Dre For LP, Starts Timberlake Gossip Frenzy MTV 16-11-06

The song officially premiered on 102.7 KIIS-FM in Los Angeles on January 16, 2007, when Timbaland made an appearance on the On Air with Ryan Seacrest morning show. The single was released on U.S. radio on January 25, 2007. Radio play in major markets such as Phoenix, Dallas, and Boston started in earlier.

A remix of "Give it to me" was leaked on April 16, 2007, titled "Laff at 'Em (Give it to me)" The song features Jay-Z, who was originally supposed to be featured on "(Timbaland Presents) Shock Value" but didn't finish his part in time, & Justin Timberlake. It also uses a different Timbaland beat. On May 15, 2007, it was released as a digital download. Jared Jones > also made a club/house remix >.

Music video

From left : Timbaland , Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake as seen in the music video of Give It to Me On February 26, the music video for "Give it to me" was premiered on MTV's Total Request Live. It shows Timbaland, Furtado, and Timberlake performing the song at the 2007 Grammys pre-show concert mixed with some footage of a studio recording session, and includes clips from inside Timbaland's tour bus. The video was directed by Paul "Coy" Allen & Timbaland. On the same day, in response to the song, Scott Storch released a diss towards Timbaland called "Built Like That," featuring Nox.

Format and track listing

• U.S. CD maxi

1. "Give it to me" (Radio Edit) – 3:33
2. "Give it to me" (Dirty) – 3:58
3. "Give it to me" (Instrumental) – 3:57

• Australian CD Single

1. "Give it to me" (Radio Edit)
2. "Give it to me" (Instrumental)
3. "Come Around" (featuring M.I.A)
4. "Give it to me" (Music Video)

Charts performance

The song debuted at number eighty-seven on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in February 2007, the week when Furtado's "Say It Right" topped the chart.Jonathan Cohen, "Furtado's 'Say It Right' Bests Beyonce On Hot 100", Billboard.com, February 15, 2007. The song managed to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in April, thanks to sales of 248,000 digital downloads, when it rose to that position from number 42 in one week, making it the third biggest rise to number one in the chart's history.Jonathan Cohen, "Timbaland Soars To No. 1 After Sales Explosion", Billboard.com, April 12, 2007. It thus became Timbaland's first 1 on his own, Nelly Furtado's third and Justin Timberlake's fourth consecutive. It is also the sixth 1 produced by Timbaland & Danjahandz in under 12 months, others include SexyBack, My Love & What Goes Around...Comes Around by Justin Timberlake and Promiscuous & Say It Right by Nelly Furtado. It also peaked at number one on the Billboard Pop 100.

In the UK Singles Chart, it debuted at number eight and it rose to number one the next week, with the sales of 27,760 that week.

In the United World Chart, it debuted at number forty but in its third week it rose from twenty seven to three due to the fact that it was number one in the US and UK in that week.

In Lithuania, it made history when it reached number two, being shadowed by Furtado's Say It Right, making Furtado occupy the top two positions.

It also reached number one in Bulgaria, Canada, Hong Kong, Latvia, Malaysia, Poland, Singapore and South Africa. It peaked inside the top five in Albania, Brazil, Croatia, Denmark, Europe, Ireland, New Zealand, Austria, Germany,Lebanon, Malta, Taiwan, Turkey, Republic of Macedonia, Belgium, Norway, Portugal and Romania. It peaked inside the top ten in China, Finland, France, The Netherlands, Italy, Venezuela, Russia, Luxembourg, Ukraine and Switzerland.

Peak position

Notes

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Liens externes

Clip vidéo (UMG) - Give it to me - Timbaland feat. Nelly Furtado & Justin Timberlake Portail Musique Category: 2007 singles Category: Diss songs Category: Justin Timberlake songs Category: Nelly Furtado songs Category: Timbaland songs Category: Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles Category: Number-one singles in Denmark

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