| "Bow Down" | ||||
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| Single by Westside Connection | ||||
| from the album Bow Down | ||||
| B-side | "Hoo-Bangin'" | |||
| Released | August 28, 1996 | |||
| Recorded | 1995 | |||
| Genre | Gangsta rap, West Coast hip hop | |||
| Length | 3:27 | |||
| Label | Priority | |||
| Songwriter(s) | O'Shea Jackson, Dedrick Rolison, William Calhoun | |||
| Producer(s) | Bud'da | |||
| Westside Connection singles chronology | ||||
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"Bow Down" is the lead single released from the Westside Connection's debut album of the same name.
The song became the most successful single released by the group, peaking at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100, while also topping the rap chart at number one. As one of the more popular West Coast hip hop songs, it has appeared on numerous compilations, including Featuring...Ice Cube, The N.W.A Legacy, Vol. 1 and Ice Cube's 2001 Greatest Hits album, among others. It also appeared in the 2002 film, The Hot Chick.
This song is parodied in the comedy show Mind of Mencia, in which Carlos Mencia makes a sketch about 4 rappers making songs about their experiences behind bars.
Chart history
Peak positions
| Chart (1996–97) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Hot 100 | 21 |
| Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 19 |
| Billboard Hot Rap Singles | 1 |
| Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | 8 |
| Billboard Rhythmic Top 40 | 39 |
Year-End charts
| End of year chart (1996) | Position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles [1] | 98 |
| Billboard Hot Rap Singles [2] | 18 |
In popular culture
The song is featured in the reissued version of Grand Theft Auto V, and in the 2015 comedy film, Get Hard.
References
- ^ Billboard Year-End Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles - 1996. 28 December 1996. Retrieved 2011-11-17.
- ^ Billboard Year-End Hot Rap Singles - 1996. 28 December 1996. Retrieved 2011-11-17.