"LOL Smiley Face" (styled as "LOL :-)") is a song by American recording artist Trey Songz. It features rappers Gucci Mane and Soulja Boy and serves as the second single from Songz' third studio album, Ready. The artists co-wrote the song with its producers Troy Taylor and Tony Scales. "LOL Smiley Face" is an R&B song featuring bouncy, poppy synths, and lyrically refers to sexting and other electronic multimedia messaging. The song was released as the second single from Songz's third album Ready on August 24, 2009.
The song received generally positive reviews from critics, who noted its catchy melody. The song peaked at number fifty-one on the Billboard Hot 100 and number twelve on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Rather than releasing a traditional music video, a montage of fans singing and dancing to the track was released.
The song was recorded in Atlanta, Georgia, at three different studios, Doppler Studios, Patchwerk Studios and D2 Music Studios.[1] "LOL" was written by its performers, Trey Songz, Gucci Mane and Soulja Boy, and its producers, Troy Taylor and Tony Scales also contributed to the writing process.[1] Taylor recorded the track while Jean Marie Horvat mixed the song.[1]
When speaking on the conceptual basis of Ready, Songz said, "You think about a record like 'LOL Smiley Face,' it's something real simple, but when you look at the title or listen to the record, you're like, 'Wow.' That's something great from a songwriter's perspective. I'm just trying to make hits and classic records that people can vibe to and live their life."[2] In an interview with BallerStatus, Songz commented on his thoughts of making a remix of the song, stating, "I think there's going to be a remix for that song, because a lot of people dig it. A lot of people have hit me up actually about it. That song is blowing up real fast man."[3] He also stated the possibility of American rapper Nicki Minaj appearing on a remix, saying, "She wanted to do more of a commercial record, a cuter sex record. 'LOL' was actually already done, but when she heard it, she hit me up, and said 'I love that song. You're a punk for not putting me on it.' She'll definitely be on the remix."[3] However no remix was seen to be in the works nor did it come to fruition.
Composition
"LOL Smiley Face"
A sample of "LOL Smiley Face" described to be built around "music-box" synths.
The song is derived from R&B, pop and hip hop music.[4] It is backed with heavy percussion and smooth vocals.[4] According to Andrew Rennie of NOW, the song, along with "Neighbors Know My Name", continues Songz's usage of his hook-heavy and playful style.[5] Ajitpaul Mangat of Tiny Mix Tapes called the chorus "ringtone ready."[4] The song is lyrically about sexting, as verses talk about tales of "wired romance."[6] Its lyrics contain references to Twitter, TwitPic, MySpace, and BlackBerry, and Soulja Boy's line contains a reference to his song "Kiss Me Thru the Phone."[7] According to Mark Edward Nero of About.com, the song is aimed at teenage girls.[6] Ken Capobianco of The Boston Globe said that Ready was built about the "popping tracks" of "LOL Smiley Face" and "Say Aah".[8]
Critical reception
Although Mark Edward Nero of About.com called the song "gimmicky", he said it was "catchy" and "addictive", commenting that the song "actually deserves creativity points: it's a silly, lighthearted song that's not meant to be taken seriously."[6] Tyler Lewis of PopMatters called the song silly, and in an album review, commented, "The less said about “LOL :)”, the better", calling the listening experience "frustrating."[9] Ajitpaul Mangat of Tiny Mix Tapes said that in the song, "we have a genuinely novel pop music moment: a booty call (an R&B staple) that only this generation can relate to."[4] Mangat also commended the song's beat, chorus, and Soulja Boy's cameo, commenting, "In the end, it is all somehow apropos."[4] Chris Ryan of MTV Buzzworthy said the song had an "irrefutably catchy melody", and complimented the song because of the appearance of Gucci Mane and Soulja Boy, stating, "it's incredibly playful, as any song about texting should be."[10] Melanie Fried of Billboard called "LOL Smiley Face" "the most absurdly appealing, tech-savvy song of the year to date", commenting "Anyone younger than 15 is already texting their friends about their new favorite song."[11]
Chart performance
On the week ending September 19, 2009, "LOL" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number fifty-one, the second highest debut of the week behind Breaking Benjamin's "I Will Not Bow".[12][13] The song peaked at its entry position, remaining on the chart for eight weeks.[12] At the time "LOL" was Songz's second biggest hit overall, only behind his breakthrough single "Can't Help but Wait."[12] On the week labeled October 10, 2009, the song peaked at number twelve on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, as Songz's seventh overall and fifth top twenty entry on the chart.[14]
Performance and music video
Songz and Drake performed the song on music video show 106 & Park on September 2, 2009 as a part of a medley with "I Need a Girl" and "Successful."[15] Instead of releasing a typical video for the song, the accompanying clip features fans singing and dancing along to the clip, as well as tweeting and texting the title.[16] The video was released online on November 25, 2009.[16]
Credits and personnel
Songwriting – Trey Songz, Gucci Mane, Soulja Boy, Tony Scales, Troy Taylor
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Smiley Face 2009 Pronto 2009 Gucci Mane singles chronology Wasted 2009 LOL Smiley Face 2009 I Get It In 2009 The song received generally positive reviews from critics who noted its catchy melody The song peaked at number fifty one on the Billboard Hot 100 and number twelve on the Hot R amp B Hip Hop Songs chart Rather than releasing a traditional music video a montage of fans singing and dancing to the track was released Contents 1 Background 2 Composition 3 Critical reception 4 Chart performance 5 Performance and music video 6 Credits and personnel 7 Charts 7 1 Weekly charts 7 2 Year end charts 8 Release history 9 ReferencesBackground EditThe song was recorded in Atlanta Georgia at three different studios Doppler Studios Patchwerk Studios and D2 Music Studios 1 LOL was written by its performers Trey Songz Gucci Mane and Soulja Boy and its producers Troy Taylor and Tony Scales also contributed to the writing process 1 Taylor recorded the track while Jean Marie Horvat mixed the song 1 When speaking on the conceptual basis of Ready Songz said You think about a record like LOL Smiley Face it s something real simple but when you look at the title or listen to the record you re like Wow That s something great from a songwriter s perspective I m just trying to make hits and classic records that people can vibe to and live their life 2 In an interview with BallerStatus Songz commented on his thoughts of making a remix of the song stating I think there s going to be a remix for that song because a lot of people dig it A lot of people have hit me up actually about it That song is blowing up real fast man 3 He also stated the possibility of American rapper Nicki Minaj appearing on a remix saying She wanted to do more of a commercial record a cuter sex record LOL was actually already done but when she heard it she hit me up and said I love that song You re a punk for not putting me on it She ll definitely be on the remix 3 However no remix was seen to be in the works nor did it come to fruition Composition Edit LOL Smiley Face source source A sample of LOL Smiley Face described to be built around music box synths Problems playing this file See media help The song is derived from R amp B pop and hip hop music 4 It is backed with heavy percussion and smooth vocals 4 According to Andrew Rennie of NOW the song along with Neighbors Know My Name continues Songz s usage of his hook heavy and playful style 5 Ajitpaul Mangat of Tiny Mix Tapes called the chorus ringtone ready 4 The song is lyrically about sexting as verses talk about tales of wired romance 6 Its lyrics contain references to Twitter TwitPic MySpace and BlackBerry and Soulja Boy s line contains a reference to his song Kiss Me Thru the Phone 7 According to Mark Edward Nero of About com the song is aimed at teenage girls 6 Ken Capobianco of The Boston Globe said that Ready was built about the popping tracks of LOL Smiley Face and Say Aah 8 Critical reception EditAlthough Mark Edward Nero of About com called the song gimmicky he said it was catchy and addictive commenting that the song actually deserves creativity points it s a silly lighthearted song that s not meant to be taken seriously 6 Tyler Lewis of PopMatters called the song silly and in an album review commented The less said about LOL the better calling the listening experience frustrating 9 Ajitpaul Mangat of Tiny Mix Tapes said that in the song we have a genuinely novel pop music moment a booty call an R amp B staple that only this generation can relate to 4 Mangat also commended the song s beat chorus and Soulja Boy s cameo commenting In the end it is all somehow apropos 4 Chris Ryan of MTV Buzzworthy said the song had an irrefutably catchy melody and complimented the song because of the appearance of Gucci Mane and Soulja Boy stating it s incredibly playful as any song about texting should be 10 Melanie Fried of Billboard called LOL Smiley Face the most absurdly appealing tech savvy song of the year to date commenting Anyone younger than 15 is already texting their friends about their new favorite song 11 Chart performance EditOn the week ending September 19 2009 LOL debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number fifty one the second highest debut of the week behind Breaking Benjamin s I Will Not Bow 12 13 The song peaked at its entry position remaining on the chart for eight weeks 12 At the time LOL was Songz s second biggest hit overall only behind his breakthrough single Can t Help but Wait 12 On the week labeled October 10 2009 the song peaked at number twelve on the Hot R amp B Hip Hop Songs chart as Songz s seventh overall and fifth top twenty entry on the chart 14 Performance and music video EditSongz and Drake performed the song on music video show 106 amp Park on September 2 2009 as a part of a medley with I Need a Girl and Successful 15 Instead of releasing a typical video for the song the accompanying clip features fans singing and dancing along to the clip as well as tweeting and texting the title 16 The video was released online on November 25 2009 16 Credits and personnel EditSongwriting Trey Songz Gucci Mane Soulja Boy Tony Scales Troy Taylor Production Troy Taylor Tony Scales Recording Troy Taylor Mixing Jean Marie HorvatSource 1 Charts EditWeekly charts Edit Chart 2009 PeakpositionUS Billboard Hot 100 12 51US Hot R amp B Hip Hop Songs Billboard 14 12 Year end charts Edit Chart 2009 PositionUS Hot R amp B Hip Hop Songs Billboard 17 81Release history EditRegion Date FormatUnited States August 24 2009 18 Urban airplayReferences Edit a b c d Trey Songz Ready Digital booklet Atlantic Records Songbook 2009 Reid Shaheem 2009 10 06 Trey Songz On Sensual New Videos For Say Aah And I Invented Sex MTV News MTV Networks Retrieved 2010 07 03 a b Lamarre Carl 2009 08 31 Trey Songz Talks Lack of Accolades Collabo Album With Drake amp Possible LOL Remix BallerStatus Archived from the original on February 8 2010 Retrieved 2010 07 04 a b c d e Mangat Ajitpaul Trey Songz Tiny Mix Tapes Retrieved 2010 07 03 Rennie Andrew 2009 09 16 NOW Magazine Music Trey Songz NOW Vol 29 no 3 NOW Communications Retrieved 2010 07 03 a b c Nero Mark Edward Trey Songz Ready About com The New York Times Company Retrieved 2010 07 02 Trey Songz LOL Hear It Now Before You Hear It Everywhere Idolator Buzzmedia Publishers 2009 07 10 Retrieved 2010 07 21 Capobianco Ken 2009 08 31 Trey Songz Ready The Boston Globe The New York Times Company Retrieved 2010 07 03 Lewis Tyler 2009 09 10 Trey Songz Ready PopMatters PopMatters Media Inc Retrieved 2010 07 03 Ryan Chris 2009 11 09 Songz And Video You Need To Know Now Trey Songz s I Invented Sex MTV Buzzworthy MTV Networks Retrieved 2010 07 04 Fried Melanie Trey Songz Featuring Gucci Mane amp Soulja Boy Tell Em LOL Billboard com Nielsen Business Media Inc a b c d Trey Songz Chart History Hot 100 Billboard Retrieved 2010 07 04 US Singles Top 100 Acharts us Retrieved 2010 07 04 a b Trey Songz Chart History Hot R amp B Hip Hop Songs Billboard Retrieved 2010 07 04 Trey amp Drake On 106 amp Park 3 Song Medley TreySongz com Atlantic Records Archived from the original on 2009 09 05 Retrieved 2010 07 05 a b Video Trey Songz f Gucci Mane amp Soulja Boy LOL Rap Up Retrieved 2010 07 03 Hot R amp B Hip Hop Songs Year End 2009 Billboard Retrieved 2020 01 30 R amp R Going for Adds Urban R amp R Radio amp Records Inc 2009 Archived from the original on 2013 04 19 Retrieved 2010 07 04 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title LOL Smiley Face amp oldid 1128934826, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
