Released as the second single from West’s second album, Late Registration (2005), “Gold Digger” peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 on September 6, 2005, becoming West’s and Foxx’s second number one single. Co-produced with Jon Brion, the song contains samples of Ray Charles’ “I Got a Woman”.
Who made the song unpredictable?
Jamie Foxx
Unpredictable/Artists
Who wrote unpredictable album Jamie?
“Unpredictable” is a song by American entertainer Jamie Foxx. It was written by Derrick “Bigg D” Baker, Christopher Bridges, Harold Lilly, and Jim Jonsin for his same-titled second studio album (2005), while production was helmed by Baker, Lilly, and Jonsin. It was released as the album’s second single in 2005.
Who Wrote gold digger?
Kanye West
Ray CharlesRenald Richard
Gold Digger/Composers
What did Gold Digger sample?
I Got a Woman
Everybody knows that “Gold Digger,” one of Kanye West’s biggest hits, is built around a sample of Ray Charles’ “I Got a Woman.” But according to a new lawsuit, there’s another sample in there not getting the credit it deserves.
What year did Jamie Foxx Unpredictable?
December 27, 2005
Unpredictable/Release date
Unpredictable is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter and actor Jamie Foxx. It was released on December 27, 2005, by J Records.
Did Jamie Foxx go platinum?
This is a comprehensive listing of releases by Jamie Foxx, an American actor, singer, and comedian….As featured artist.
| Title | “Gold Digger” (Kanye West featuring Jamie Foxx) | |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2005 | |
| Peak chart positions | UK | 2 |
| Certifications | RIAA: 7x Platinum ARIA: Platinum BPI: 3x Platinum RMNZ: Gold | |
| Album | Late Registration |
Did Jamie Foxx write tank?
The same year that “Maybe I Deserve” became a hit, Tank helped write songs on Aaliyah’s double-platinum Aaliyah album. He went on to write on Omarion’s O (gold), Jamie Foxx’s Intuition (platinum), Keyshia Cole’s A Different Me (platinum), and more. Tank’s high points have won him famous fans.
Is Gold Digger a true story?
I reached out to a BBC representative for comment, and they said that Gold Digger isn’t based on a true story. However, series writer Marnie Dicken revealed in a statement that she has drawn inspiration from real life themes in creating the thriller.
What does Gold Digger sample?
According to a new lawsuit, brought on by Pryor’s two children Trena Steward and Lorenzo Pryor, “Gold Digger” borrows a sample of their father saying “get down,” which comes from his 1974 song “Bumpin’ Bus Stop,” recorded by Pryor and his band Thunder & Lightning.
