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"Grillz" is a song by American rapper Nelly featuring fellow American rappers Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp, and uncredited vocals from American singer Brandi Williams. The song was written by Nelly, Jermaine Dupri, Paul Wall, Ali, Gipp and James Phillips; it contains samples of Destiny's Child's "Soldier", written by Beyoncé Knowles, Kelendria Rowland, Tenitra Williams, Garrett Hamler, and Rich Harrison; it also contains samples of "Left Me Lonely" by MC Shan. Production was handled by Dupri. Following its release, it topped the US Billboard Hot 100 and reached the top 20 in Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand.

For the dental jewelry, see Grill (jewelry).

"Grillz"
Single by Nelly featuring Paul Wall and Ali & Gipp
from the album Sweatsuit
ReleasedNovember 1, 2005 (2005-11-01)
Length4:30
Label
  • Universal
  • Fo' Reel Entertainment
  • Derrty Ent.
Songwriter(s)Cornell Haynes, Jr., Jermaine Mauldin, Ali Jones, Cameron Gipp, James Phillips, Paul Slayton, Beyoncé Knowles, Kelendria Rowland, Tenitra Williams, Garrett Hamler, Rich Harrison
Producer(s)Jermaine Dupri
Nelly singles chronology
"Get It Poppin'"
(2005)		 "Grillz"
(2005)		 "Nasty Girl"
(2005)
Paul Wall singles chronology
"Sittin' Sidewayz"
(2005)		 "Grillz"
(2005)		 "They Don't Know"
(2005)
Ali & Gipp singles chronology
"Grillz"
(2005)		 "Go 'Head"
(2005)

Music video


The song's music video, directed by Fat Cats, was released in 2005. Jermaine Dupri, Big Boi, Iamsu!, Avery Storm, St. Lunatics, Taylor Made, Jung Tru, Chocolate Tai, and Johnny Dang make cameo appearances throughout the video.


Remixes


The official remix, featuring rapper Chingo Bling, was released in 2006. Another official remix features rappers Diamonique and Lil Rob.


Usage as sample


Fabolous interpolated lines from the chorus in the beginning of his song "The Wake" from There is no Competition 2: The Grieving Music EP.


Chart performance


"Grillz" reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100.[1] It stayed on the top spot for two consecutive weeks. At the end of the year it was ranked number 12 on the Billboard 2006 year-end chart.[2]


Awards


In 2007, the song was nominated for Best Rap Performance as a Duo or Group at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards. The RIAA certified it Platinum in the United States.[3]


Charts and certifications



Release history


Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States November 1, 2005 Rhythmic contemporary radio
  • Universal
  • Fo' Reel Entertainment
  • Derrty Ent.
 [21]
December 13, 2005 Contemporary hit radio [21]
United Kingdom March 20, 2006 CD [22]
Australia March 27, 2006 [23]

See also



References


  1. "Nelly Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
  2. "Billboard Top 100 – 2006". Billboardtop100of.com. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
  3. "American single certifications – Nelly – Grillz". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
  4. "Nelly feat. Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp – Grillz". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
  5. "Issue 839" ARIA Top 40 Urban Singles. National Library of Australia. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
  6. "Nelly feat. Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp – Grillz" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
  7. "Nelly feat. Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp – Grillz" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
  8. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Grillz". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved September 21, 2019.
  9. "Nelly feat. Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp – Grillz". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
  10. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
  11. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
  12. "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
  13. "Nelly Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
  14. "Nelly Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
  15. "Nelly Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
  16. "Nelly Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
  17. "ARIA Top 100 Singles for 2006". ARIA. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
  18. "ARIA Charts – End of Year Charts – Top 50 Urban Singles 2006". ARIA. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
  19. "Year-End Charts – Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Titles – 2006". Billboard.biz. 2006. Archived from the original on October 3, 2012. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  20. "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2006". Billboard. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
  21. "FMQB : Radio Industry News". FMQB. Archived from the original on June 2, 2013. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
  22. "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. March 18, 2006. p. 31.
  23. "The ARIA Report: New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 27th March 2006" (PDF). ARIA. March 27, 2006. p. 28. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 9, 2006. Retrieved October 21, 2021.


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