Hot Tottie
| "Hot Tottie" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Usher featuring Jay-Z | |
| from the EP Versus EP | |
| Released | August 9, 2010 (2010年8月9日) |
| Recorded | 2010 |
| Studio | No Excuses Studio (Santa Monica, California) Studio at the Palms (Paradise, Nevada) |
| Genre | |
| Length | 4:59 (album version) 4:39 (radio edit) |
| Label | |
| Songwriter(s) | |
| Producer(s) | Polow da Don |
| Usher singles chronology | |
| Jay-Z singles chronology | |
"Hot Tottie" is a song by recording artist Usher. It was written by Usher, Ester Dean, Jay-Z and Polow da Don, with the latter producing it. The song features guest vocals from rapper Jay-Z and background vocals by Ester Dean. It is the second single in the United States and Canada from his EP, Versus EP , which is an extension of his sixth studio album, Raymond v. Raymond . The song was sent to rhythmic and urban airplay on August 9, 2010. "Hot Tottie" samples Big Tymers's "Big Ballin'" off their 1998 album How You Luv That Vol. 2 .
"Hot Tottie" is an R&B song with hip hop tones, accompanied by strobing, electronic beats. It peaked at number twenty-one on the US Billboard Hot 100, and was a top ten hit on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Usher performed the song on The Early Show and on his OMG Tour.
Background and composition
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The song was leaked onto the internet during late July 2010 along with the track "DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love".[1] It was originally reported to feature R&B singer Ciara.[2] However, when the official mix of the song appeared online, Ester Dean, who sung vocals on the demo of the track, was singing the female vocal interludes.[2] The song was released from Versus as the EP's urban single, whereas the latter track was released as the mainstream single.[3] "Hot Tottie" is an R&B song that includes hip hop, which is over "strobing, electronic beats" with Usher's vocals Auto-Tuned in parts.[1] In an interview with MTV News at his World Leadership Awards in Atlanta, Usher called the song, which was already receiving rotation on radio due to a leak, "incredible", and confirmed that the song would be on his upcoming release of Versus.[4] On August 31, 2010 a remix of the song, which features Lil' Kim, was released online.[5] Usher performed the song on an untelevised portion of his appearance on The Early Show on September 3, 2010, and is performing it on his OMG Tour.[6] The original version of "Hot Tottie" with Ciara was leaked on July 15, 2011, with Jay-Z's verse omitted.[7]
Critical reception
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Coining the track as "sleazed-up," Andy Kellman of AllMusic noted the track as a standout from Versus.[8] Sarah Rodman of the Boston Globe called "Hot Tottie" the essential track on the EP, and said that Jay-Z "bumps up the fun factor" on the "burbling" track.[9] Mark Edward Nero of About.com gave the song a positive review, saying that it was "a rock-solid tour de force featuring Usher vocalizing how smooth he is."[10] Nero also commended Jay-Z's verse but said the only negative to the song was Ester Dean's vocals which were similar to those of Rihanna.[10] Mikael Wood of Entertainment Weekly stated that the song is "nasty in all the right ways",[11] Jeff Weiss of the Los Angeles Times says that Usher remains on the "R&B's A-list" with tracks like the song, calling it "as intoxicating as its namesake".[12]
Chart performance
[edit ]Based on airplay only, the song debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 100.[13] In its second week it rose to number eighty-eight.[13] In its third week, due to the release of Versus, the song's sales elevated to number twenty-five after selling 52,000 digital downloads, and collected greatest gainer recognitions.[14] It later peaked at number twenty-one on the chart, while reaching number seventeen on the Hot 100 Airplay and twenty-one on the Hot Digital Songs chart.[13] The song reached number nine on the US R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart,[15] and number twenty-seven on the US Pop Songs chart.[16] Internationally, "Hot Tottie" peaked at number sixty-two on the Canadian Hot 100.[17] Although it was not released officially as a single in the UK, the song reached number 104 on the UK Singles Chart and number twenty-seven on the UK R&B Chart due to sales after the release of Versus only.[18]
Credits and personnel
[edit ]Recording locations
- Vocal recording – Studio at the Palms, Paradise, Nevada
- Mixing – No Excuses Studio, Santa Monica, California
Personnel
- Songwriting – Usher Raymond IV, Ester Dean, Shawn Corey Carter, Polow da Don
- Production – Polow da Don
- Recording – Jeremy "Jay" Stevenson
- Mixing – Jeremy "Jay" Stevenson
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Versus.[19]
Charts
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Year-end charts[edit ]
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Certifications
[edit ]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[23] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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Release history
[edit ]| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States[1] [24] | August 9, 2010 | Rhythmic and Urban airplay | LaFace Records |
| Australia[25] | November 1, 2010 | Contemporary hit radio | Jive Records |
References
[edit ]- ^ a b c Anderson, Sara (July 30, 2010). "Usher, 'Hot Tottie' Feat. Jay-Z -- New Song". AOL Radio. AOL. Archived from the original on January 2, 2013. Retrieved November 20, 2010.
- ^ a b "New Music: Ciara f/ Usher – 'Turn It Up'". Rap-Up . Retrieved October 21, 2010.
- ^ "Usher's 'Versus' Cover and Tracklisting Revealed". Rap-Up. Archived from the original on July 27, 2010. Retrieved November 26, 2010.
- ^ Reid, Shaheem (August 18, 2010). "Usher Calls 'Hot Tottie,' Featuring Jay-Z, 'Incredible'". MTV News . MTV Networks (Viacom). Archived from the original on August 21, 2010. Retrieved November 28, 2010.
- ^ "New Music: Usher f/ Lil' Kim & Jay-Z – 'Hot Tottie (Remix)'". Rap-Up . August 30, 2010. Retrieved November 26, 2010.
- ^ "'Superstar' Usher wants fans to leave shows saying 'OMG'". The Macomb Daily. Journal Register MI. November 27, 2010. Archived from the original on March 2, 2012. Retrieved November 28, 2010.
- ^ Jackie (July 15, 2011). "Usher – 'Hot Tottie' (Feat. Ciara) | HipHop-N-More". Hiphop-n-more.com. Retrieved August 28, 2011.
- ^ "Usher – Versus". AllMusic . Rovi Corporation. Retrieved November 26, 2010.
- ^ Rodman, Sarah (August 30, 2010). "Usher extends, hits the bull's-eye". Boston Globe . The New York Times Company . Retrieved November 26, 2010.
- ^ a b Nero, Mark Edward. "EP Review: Usher – Versus". About.com . The New York Times Company. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved November 26, 2010.
- ^ Wood, Mikael (August 11, 2010). "Versus – Music". Entertainment Weekly . Archived from the original on August 15, 2010. Retrieved November 26, 2010.
- ^ Weiss, Jeff (August 23, 2010). "Album review: Usher's 'Versus'". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved November 26, 2010.
- ^ a b c d "Usher Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ Pietroluongo, Silvio (September 2, 2010). "Eminem and Rihanna Still No. 1 on Hot 100, Cee Lo's 'F**k You' Debuts". Billboard . Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 27, 2010.
- ^ a b "Usher Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ a b "Usher Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ a b "Usher Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 20, 2010.
- ^ a b "Chart Log UK: New Entries Update". Zobbel. Retrieved November 20, 2010.
- ^ Usher Versus Liner notes. LaFace Records (2010)
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Usher Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2010". Billboard. January 2, 2013. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
- ^ "American single certifications – Usher – Hot Tottie". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved February 10, 2024.
- ^ Concepcion, Mariel (July 8, 2010). "Usher Announces New 'Versus' Album, Deluxe Edition". Billboard . Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved July 8, 2010.
- ^ "Usher ft. Jay-Z – Hot Tottie – Issue 811". The Music Network. Retrieved July 20, 2012.