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| Label = [[GOOD Music]], [[Def Jam Recordings|Def Jam]]
| Label = [[GOOD Music]], [[Def Jam Recordings|Def Jam]]
| Writer = [[Big Sean|Sean Anderson]], [[Kanye West]], [[Roscoe Dash|Jeffrey Johnson]], Andrew Wansel
| Writer = [[Big Sean|Sean Anderson]], [[Kanye West]], [[Roscoe Dash|Jeffrey Johnson]], Andrew Wansel
| Producer = Pop Wansel, [[Mike Dean (producer)|Mike Dean]] <small>(add.)</small>
| Producer = Imran Ismail, [[Mike Dean (producer)|Mike Dean]] <small>(add.)</small>
| Certification = Gold <small>([[RIAA]])</small>
| Certification = Gold <small>([[RIAA]])</small>
| Director = [[Hype Williams]]
| Director = [[Hype Williams]]
| Chronology = Big Sean
| Chronology = Imran Ismail
| Last single = "[[My Last]]"<br />(2011)
| Last single = "[[My Last]]"<br />(2011)
| This single = "'''Marvin & Chardonnay'''"<br />(2011)
| This single = "'''Marvin & Chardonnay'''"<br />(2011)

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"Marvin & Chardonnay"
Song

"Marvin & Chardonnay" is a song by American rapper Big Sean, sent to the radio as the second single from his debut studio album, Finally Famous.[1] It features American rappers Kanye West and Roscoe Dash. The song was written by Sean, West, Dash, and Wansel with production by Andrew "Pop" Wansel. It was sent to urban contemporary radio stations on July 12, 2011 and to Rhyhtmic radio on July 26, 2011.[2] In the chorus of "Marvin & Chardonnay", Roscoe Dash references late American R&B/soul music singer Marvin Gaye and white wine chardonnay. The song was originally called "Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay".[3]

Music video

The music video for "Marvin & Chardonnay" premiered on September 7, 2011 on Vevo. It was directed by Hype Williams. It features appearances from both Kanye West and Roscoe Dash. He also premiered on the video on BET's 106 & Park the week of, reaching #1 on the countdown. The video is similar to other Hype Williams directed videos: Twista's "Give It Up" and Kanye West's "Gold Digger".

Track listing

Digital download (as an album-track only)
  1. "Marvin & Chardonnay" (featuring Kanye West and Roscoe Dash) – 3:43

Charts

The song debuted at number 88 and later peaked at number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Sean's third highest charting single in the United States.

Chart (2011–12) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[4] 32
US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs 1
US Billboard Rap Songs 4

Certifications

Country Certifications
United States Gold[5]

Radio history

Country Date Format Label
United States July 12, 2011 Urban contemporary[6] G.O.O.D. Music, Def Jam
July 26, 2011 Rhythmic[7]

References

  1. ^ Ramirez, Erika (June 8, 2011). "Big Sean Previews 'Finally Famous' with Kanye West, Kid Cudi & More". Website. Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2011.
  2. ^ "R&R :: Going For Adds :: Urban". Going For Adds. Retrieved 2011-06-01. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  3. ^ http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.17161/title.big-sean-performs-marvin-gaye-chardonnay-with-kanye-west-debuts-two-new-tracks
  4. ^ Grein, Paul (August 10, 2011). "Week Ending Aug. 7, 2011. Songs: Place Your Bets". Yahoo! Music. Yahoo! Inc. Retrieved August 10, 2011.
  5. ^ http://riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?content_selector=gold-platinum-searchable-database
  6. ^ http://gfa.radioandrecords.com/publishGFA/GFANextPage.asp?sDate=07/12/2011&Format=5
  7. ^ http://gfa.radioandrecords.com/publishGFA/GFANextPage.asp?sDate=07/26/2011&Format=9