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==Background==
==Background==
"Just a Lil Bit" debuted at number 69 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] and peaked at number three on the chart. The song was eventually certified Platinum by the [[Recording Industry Association of America|RIAA]].
"Just a Lil Bit" debuted at number 69 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] and peaked at number three on the chart. The song was eventually certified Platinum by the [[Recording Industry Association of America|RIAA]].
The official remix features rapper [[White Dawg]]. [[T-Pain]] used the instrumental to do a freestyle called "A Little Hit".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laGIWZSeiL0 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/laGIWZSeiL0 |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=T-Pain - A Little Hit}}{{cbignore}}</ref> [[The Game (rapper)|Game]] also used the instrumental on his song "300 Bars & Runnin'", in which he disses 50 Cent and other members of [[G-Unit]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtbHx7Hexow |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/GtbHx7Hexow |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=300 Bars & Runnin' (song)}}{{cbignore}}</ref> He also redid "Just a Lil Bit" as a [[Diss track|diss]] to 50 Cent.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Byu5FAS1uAs|title=Just a Lil Bit (50 Cent Diss)|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead Youtube links|date=February 2022}}</ref>
The official remix features rapper [[White Dawg]]. [[T-Pain]] used the instrumental to do a freestyle called "A Little Hit".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laGIWZSeiL0 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/laGIWZSeiL0 |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=T-Pain - A Little Hit|website=[[YouTube]] }}{{cbignore}}</ref> [[The Game (rapper)|Game]] also used the instrumental on his song "300 Bars & Runnin'", in which he disses 50 Cent and other members of [[G-Unit]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtbHx7Hexow |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/GtbHx7Hexow |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=300 Bars & Runnin' (song)|website=[[YouTube]] }}{{cbignore}}</ref> He also redid "Just a Lil Bit" as a [[Diss track|diss]] to 50 Cent.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Byu5FAS1uAs|title=Just a Lil Bit (50 Cent Diss)|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead Youtube links|date=February 2022}}</ref>


==Music video==
==Music video==
The music video is set in [[Cancún]], Mexico,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1499235/50s-crew-is-a-bunch-of-women-in-new-video-anyway/|title=50's Crew Is A Bunch Of Women (In New Video, Anyway)|first=Shaheem|last=Reid|publisher=MTV News}}</ref> and follows a thin plot where 50 Cent, as "El Jefe" ("The Boss"), employs three beautiful women to set up his enemies, played by [[Emilio Rivera]], [[Hassan Johnson]] and [[Jesús Ochoa (actor)|Jesús Ochoa]]. 50 Cent leaves each enemy $50.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPHzu3oc-2E|title=Just a Lil Bit (Music Video)}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead Youtube links|date=February 2022}}</ref> The video also contains cameos by some [[G-Unit Records|G-Unit]] artists.
The music video is set in [[Cancún]], Mexico,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1499235/50s-crew-is-a-bunch-of-women-in-new-video-anyway/|title=50's Crew Is A Bunch Of Women (In New Video, Anyway)|first=Shaheem|last=Reid|publisher=MTV News}}</ref> and follows a thin plot where 50 Cent, as "El Jefe" ("The Boss"), employs three beautiful women to set up his enemies, played by [[Emilio Rivera]], [[Hassan Johnson]] and [[Jesús Ochoa (actor)|Jesús Ochoa]]. 50 Cent leaves each enemy $50.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPHzu3oc-2E|title=Just a Lil Bit (Music Video)|website=[[YouTube]] }}{{cbignore}}{{Dead Youtube links|date=February 2022}}</ref> The video also contains cameos by some [[G-Unit Records|G-Unit]] artists.


==CD cover==
==CD cover==
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==Track listing==
==Track listing==
* '''UK CD single 1'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Just-Lil-Bit-50-Cent/dp/B0009SOFHW/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1359109611&sr=1-1|title=Just a Lil' Bit|date=June 20, 2005}}</ref>
* '''UK CD single 1'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Just-Lil-Bit-50-Cent/dp/B0009SOFHW/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1359109611&sr=1-1|title=Just a Lil' Bit|website=Amazon UK |date=June 20, 2005}}</ref>
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# "Disco Inferno" (Live AOL Session) - 3:11
# "Disco Inferno" (Live AOL Session) - 3:11


* '''UK CD single 2'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Just-Lil-Bit-50-Cent/dp/B0009R2W7S/ref=sr_1_2?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1359109694&sr=1-2|title=Just a Lil Bit|date=June 28, 2005}}</ref>
* '''UK CD single 2'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Just-Lil-Bit-50-Cent/dp/B0009R2W7S/ref=sr_1_2?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1359109694&sr=1-2|title=Just a Lil Bit|website=Amazon UK |date=June 28, 2005}}</ref>
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# "Just a Lil Bit" (Instrumental) - 3:59
# "Just a Lil Bit" (Instrumental) - 3:59
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/19991124193831/http://www.50cent.com/ 50 Cent's official website]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/19991124193831/http://www.50cent.com/ 50 Cent's official website]
* [http://www.interscope.com/artist/lyrics/default.aspx/pid/148/tid/1912/aid/392 "Just a Lil Bit" lyrics]
* [http://www.interscope.com/artist/lyrics/default.aspx/pid/148/tid/1912/aid/392 "Just a Lil Bit" lyrics]
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{{50 Cent singles}}
{{50 Cent singles}}

Revision as of 19:25, 5 February 2023

For other uses, see Just a Little Bit.

"Just a Lil Bit"
Single by 50 Cent
from the album The Massacre
ReleasedMay 17, 2005
Recorded2004
Genre
Length3:57
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Scott Storch
50 Cent singles chronology
"MJB da MVP"
(2005) 		"Just a Lil Bit"
(2005) 		"Outta Control"
(2005)

"Just a Lil Bit" is the third single from 50 Cent's second album, The Massacre. The song was produced by Scott Storch. Released on May 17, 2005, the single reached number three in the United States, becoming 50 Cent's sixth solo top-ten single, and ninth overall. It also reached number ten in the United Kingdom.[1] The B-side is a live recording of "Disco Inferno" for AOL Sessions.

Background

"Just a Lil Bit" debuted at number 69 on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number three on the chart. The song was eventually certified Platinum by the RIAA. The official remix features rapper White Dawg. T-Pain used the instrumental to do a freestyle called "A Little Hit".[2] Game also used the instrumental on his song "300 Bars & Runnin'", in which he disses 50 Cent and other members of G-Unit.[3] He also redid "Just a Lil Bit" as a diss to 50 Cent.[4]

Music video

The music video is set in Cancún, Mexico,[5] and follows a thin plot where 50 Cent, as "El Jefe" ("The Boss"), employs three beautiful women to set up his enemies, played by Emilio Rivera, Hassan Johnson and Jesús Ochoa. 50 Cent leaves each enemy $50.[6] The video also contains cameos by some G-Unit artists.

CD cover

The artwork for the CD cover shows 50 Cent's modern adaptation of the rap squat that includes the prayer pose.[7]

Track listing

  • UK CD single 1[8]
  1. "Just a Lil Bit" - 3:59
  2. "Disco Inferno" (Live AOL Session) - 3:11
  • UK CD single 2[9]
  1. "Just a Lil Bit" - 3:59
  2. "Just a Lil Bit" (Instrumental) - 3:59
  3. "Just a Lil Bit" (Music Video) - 3:59
  4. "Disco Inferno" (Live AOL Session - Music Video) - 3:11

Charts

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[39] Gold 35,000^
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[40] Gold 45,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[41] Platinum 600,000‡
United States (RIAA)[42] 3× Platinum 3,000,000‡
United States (RIAA)[43]
Mastertone 		Platinum 1,000,000*

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ 50 Cent - Just a Lil Bit. aCharts.us. Retrieved September 12, 2010.
  2. ^ "T-Pain - A Little Hit". YouTube. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021.
  3. ^ "300 Bars & Runnin' (song)". YouTube. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021.
  4. ^ "Just a Lil Bit (50 Cent Diss)" – via YouTube.[dead YouTube link]
  5. ^ Reid, Shaheem. "50's Crew Is A Bunch Of Women (In New Video, Anyway)". MTV News.
  6. ^ "Just a Lil Bit (Music Video)". YouTube.[dead YouTube link]
  7. ^ Cabatingan L Trend Alert: Gang Signs are Out, Rap Squats Are In IX Daily September 15, 2014
  8. ^ "Just a Lil' Bit". Amazon UK. June 20, 2005.
  9. ^ "Just a Lil Bit". Amazon UK. June 28, 2005.
  10. ^ "50 Cent – Just A Lil Bit". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved June 10, 2012.
  11. ^ "Issue 801" ARIA Top 40 Urban Singles. National Library of Australia. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
  12. ^ "50 Cent – Just A Lil Bit" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved June 10, 2012.
  13. ^ "50 Cent – Just A Lil Bit" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved June 10, 2012.
  14. ^ "50 Cent – Just A Lil Bit" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved June 10, 2012.
  15. ^ "Hits of the World: Eurocharts". Billboard. Vol. 117, no. 28. July 9, 2005. p. 87.
  16. ^ "50 Cent – Just A Lil Bit" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved June 10, 2012.
  17. ^ "50 Cent – Just a Lil Bit" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
  18. ^ "Chart Track: Week 25, 2005". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved June 10, 2012.
  19. ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 27, 2005" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved June 10, 2012.
  20. ^ "50 Cent – Just A Lil Bit". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved June 10, 2012.
  21. ^ "50 Cent – Just A Lil Bit". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved June 10, 2012.
  22. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 10, 2012.
  23. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
  24. ^ "50 Cent Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 10, 2012.
  25. ^ "50 Cent Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 10, 2012.
  26. ^ "50 Cent Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 10, 2012.
  27. ^ "50 Cent Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 10, 2012.
  28. ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
  29. ^ "ARIA Charts - End of Year Charts - Top 100 Singles 2005". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved September 18, 2011.
  30. ^ "Belgian Flanders Year-End Singles Chart For 2005" (in Dutch). Ultratop. Retrieved September 18, 2011.
  31. ^ "Belgian Wallonia Year-End Singles Chart For 2005" (in French). Ultratop. Retrieved September 18, 2011.
  32. ^ "Top 100 Single-Jahrescharts" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
  33. ^ "Dutch Top 40 Year End" (in Dutch). MegaCharts. Retrieved September 18, 2011.
  34. ^ "Annual Top 50 Singles Chart 2005". Recording Industry Association of New Zealand. Archived from the original (on the year drop-down menu, "select "2005" and then click "Go") on July 22, 2010. Retrieved September 18, 2011.
  35. ^ "Swiss Year-End Charts 2005". hitparade.ch (in German). Hung Medien. Archived from the original on February 13, 2006. Retrieved September 18, 2011.
  36. ^ "End Of Year Charts: 2005" (PDF). UKChartsPlus. Retrieved September 18, 2011.
  37. ^ "Billboard Top 100 – 2005". Billboardtop100of.com. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
  38. ^ "R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2005". Billboard. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
  39. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2005 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  40. ^ "Danish single certifications – 50 Cent – Just a Lil Bit". IFPI Danmark. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  41. ^ "British single certifications – 50 Cent – Just a Lil Bit". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  42. ^ "American single certifications – 50 Cent – Just a Lil' Bit". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  43. ^ "American ringtone certifications – 50 Cent – Just a Lil' Bit". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
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