No Games (song)
"No Games" is a hip-hop song by American rapper Rick Ross, featuring vocals from American rapper Future. It was released as the second promotional single for his sixth studio album, Mastermind on September 6, 2013, when it was serviced to mainstream urban radio. The song was produced by frequent collaborators producers J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League.
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| Single by Rick Ross featuring Future | ||||
| Released | September 6, 2013 | |||
| Recorded | 2013 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 3:53 | |||
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| Producer(s) | J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League | |||
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Background and release
On September 5, 2013, the track was uploaded on Def Jam's YouTube channel.[1] The next day it was serviced to mainstream urban radio as a single.[2] The song became available for digital download on September 30, 2013.[3]
Music video
The music video for "No Games" was filmed on October 10, 2013. This video was directed by Colin Tilley, visual effects were created by GloriaFX.[4] On November 3, 2013, the music video was released.[5]
Remix
On December 3, 2013, the official remix to "No Games" was released, it featured Future, and Maybach Music Group artists Meek Mill and Wale.[6]
Chart performance
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
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| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[7] | 19 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] | 50 |
Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
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| United States | September 6, 2013[2] | Mainstream urban radio | Maybach Music Group, Def Jam Recordings |
| September 24, 2013[9] | Urban contemporary radio | ||
| September 30, 2013[3] | Digital download | ||
| October 22, 2013[10] | Rhythmic contemporary radio |
References
- "New Music: Rick Ross f/ Future – 'No Games'". Rap-Up. September 5, 2015. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
- "Single – No Games feat Future (clean)". Frequency News. Archived from the original on October 13, 2013. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
- "No Games (feat. Future) – Single by Rick Ross". iTunes Store. Apple. September 30, 2013. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
- Homie, Big (2013-10-11). "Behind The Scenes: Rick Ross x Future "No Games"". Rap Radar. Retrieved 2013-10-29.
- "Video: Rick Ross f/ Future – 'No Games'". Rap-Up.com. Retrieved 2014-01-19.
- "New Music: Rick Ross f/ Meek Mill, Wale, & Future – 'No Games (Remix)'". Rap-Up.com. Retrieved 2014-01-19.
- "Rick Ross Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
- "Rick Ross Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- "Urban/UAC Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on September 21, 2013. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
- "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on October 12, 2013. Retrieved October 29, 2013.