Clappers (song)

"Clappers" is a hip hop song by American rapper Wale, released as the third single from his third studio album The Gifted. The song features Nicki Minaj and Juicy J, is produced by Kane Beatz, Mark Henry Beats, No Credit and Juicy J, and samples the Experience Unlimited song "Da Butt". The song was released on September 3, 2013^[1][2]

"Clappers"
Single by Wale featuring Nicki Minaj and Juicy J
from the album The Gifted
Released	September 3, 2013
Recorded	2013
Genre	Hip hop
Length	5:16
Label	Allido Maybach Music Group Atlantic
Songwriter(s)	Daniel Johnson Folarin Onika Maraj Jordan Houston
Producer(s)	Kane Beatz Mark Henry Beats No Credit Juicy J
Wale singles chronology
"Poor Decisions" (2013) "Clappers" (2013) "You Don't Know What to Do" (2014)
Nicki Minaj singles chronology
"I Wanna Be with You" (2013) "Clappers" (2013) "Lookin Ass" (2014)
Juicy J singles chronology
"23" (2013) "Clappers" (2013) "Lolly" (2013)

Music video

The music video was directed by Benny Boom and premiered on September 3, 2013.^[3]

Remix

On February 3, 2014, the official remix was released, featuring Rick Ross, Fat Trel and Young Thug. The remix also features a new beat produced by Hit-Boy.^[4]

Chart performance

Chart (2013)	Peak position
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)^[5]	8
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[6]	37

Release history

Country	Date	Format	Label
United States	September 3, 2013	Urban contemporary radio	Maybach Music Group Atlantic

References

1. "Twitter / dallaslifestyle: Big s/o to @AtlanticRecords". Twitter.com. Retrieved 2013-11-01.
2. . Archive.is. Archived from the original on 2015-08-25. Retrieved 2013-11-01.
3. "Video: Wale f/ Nicki Minaj & Juicy J – 'Clappers'". Rap-Up.com. 2010-10-18. Retrieved 2013-09-03.
4. "Wale Links up with Rick Ross, Fat Trel, and Young Thug for the "Clappers" Remix".
5. "Wale Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
6. "Wale Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.