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"'''Hot Tottie'''" is a song by recording artist [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]]. It was written by [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]], [[Ester Dean]], [[Jay-Z]] and [[Polow da Don]], with the latter producing it. The song features guest vocals from rapper [[Jay-Z]] and background vocals by [[Ester Dean]]. It is the second single in the United States and Canada from his [[Extended Play|EP]], ''[[Versus (Usher EP)|Versus]]'', which is an extension of his sixth studio album, ''[[Raymond v. Raymond]]''. The song was sent to [[Rhythmic contemporary|rhythmic]] and [[Urban contemporary|urban]] airplay on August 9, 2010. "Hot Tottie" samples [[Big Tymers]]'s "Big Ballin'" off their 1998 album [[How You Luv That? Vol. 2]].
"'''Hot Tottie'''" is a song by recording artist [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]]. It was written by [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]], [[Ester Dean]], [[Jay-Z]] and [[Polow da Don]], with the latter producing it. The song features guest vocals from rapper [[Jay-Z]] and background vocals by [[Ester Dean]]. It is the second single in the United States and Canada from his [[Extended Play|EP]], ''[[Versus (Usher EP)|Versus]]'', which is an extension of his sixth studio album, ''[[Raymond v. Raymond]]''. The song was sent to [[Rhythmic contemporary|rhythmic]] and [[Urban contemporary|urban]] airplay on August 9, 2010. "Hot Tottie" samples [[Big Tymers]]'s "Big Ballin'" off their 1998 album [[How You Luv That Vol. 2]].


"Hot Tottie" is an [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] song with [[hip-hop music|hip-hop]] tones, accompanied by strobing, electronic beats, as Usher's vocals are [[auto-tune]]d in parts. It received positive reviews, with many critics noting it as a standout from the EP. It peaked at number twenty-one on the US [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]], and was a top ten hit on the US [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs]] chart. Usher performed the song on ''[[The Early Show]]'' and on his [[OMG Tour]].
"Hot Tottie" is an [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] song with [[hip-hop music|hip-hop]] tones, accompanied by strobing, electronic beats, as Usher's vocals are [[auto-tune]]d in parts. It received positive reviews, with many critics noting it as a standout from the EP. It peaked at number twenty-one on the US [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]], and was a top ten hit on the US [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs]] chart. Usher performed the song on ''[[The Early Show]]'' and on his [[OMG Tour]].

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"Hot Tottie"
Song

"Hot Tottie" is a song by recording artist Usher. It was written by Usher, Ester Dean, Jay-Z and Polow da Don, with the latter producing it. The song features guest vocals from rapper Jay-Z and background vocals by Ester Dean. It is the second single in the United States and Canada from his EP, Versus, which is an extension of his sixth studio album, Raymond v. Raymond. The song was sent to rhythmic and urban airplay on August 9, 2010. "Hot Tottie" samples Big Tymers's "Big Ballin'" off their 1998 album How You Luv That Vol. 2.

"Hot Tottie" is an R&B song with hip-hop tones, accompanied by strobing, electronic beats, as Usher's vocals are auto-tuned in parts. It received positive reviews, with many critics noting it as a standout from the EP. It peaked at number twenty-one on the US Billboard Hot 100, and was a top ten hit on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Usher performed the song on The Early Show and on his OMG Tour.

Background

The song was leaked onto the internet during late July 2010 along with the track "DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love".[1] It was originally reported to feature R&B singer Ciara.[2] However, when the official mix of the song appeared online, Ester Dean, who sung vocals on the demo of the track, was singing the female vocal interludes.[2] The song was released from Versus as the EP's urban single, whereas the latter track was released as the mainstream single.[3] "Hot Tottie" is an R&B song that includes hip-hop, which is over "strobing, electronic beats" with Usher's vocals auto-tuned in parts.[1] In an interview with MTV News at his World Leadership Awards in Atlanta, Usher called the song, which was already receiving rotation on radio due to a leak, "incredible", and confirmed that the song would be on his upcoming release of Versus.[4] On August 31, 2010 a remix of the song, which features Lil Kim, was released online.[5] Usher performed the song on an untelevised portion of his appearance on The Early Show on September 3, 2010, and is performing it on his OMG Tour.[6]

The original version with Ciara, Jay-Z's verse & vocals was omitted, was leaked on July 15, 2011, one year after the song was leaked.[7]

Critical reception

Coining the track as "sleazed-up," Andy Kellman of Allmusic noted the track as a standout from Versus.[8] Sarah Rodman of the Boston Globe called "Hot Tottie" the essential track on the EP, and said that Jay-Z "bumps up the fun factor" on the "burbling" track.[9] Mark Edward Nero of About.com gave the song a positive review, saying that it was "a rock-solid tour de force featuring Usher vocalizing how smooth he is."[10] Nero also commended Jay-Z's verse but said the only negative to the song was Ester Dean's vocals which were similar to those of Rihanna.[10] Mikael Wood of Entertainment Weekly stated that the song is "nasty in all the right ways",[11] Jeff Weiss of the Los Angeles Times says that Usher remains on the "R&B’s A-list" with tracks like the song, calling it "as intoxicating as its namesake".[12]

Chart performance

Based on airplay only, the song debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 100.[13] In its second week it rose to number eighty-eight.[13] In its third week, due to the release of Versus, the song's sales elevated to number twenty-five after selling 52,000 digital downloads, and collected greatest gainer recognitions.[14] It later peaked at number twenty-one on the chart, while reaching number seventeen on the Hot 100 Airplay and twenty-one on the Hot Digital Songs chart.[13] The song reached number nine on the US R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart,[15] and number twenty-seven on the US Pop Songs chart.[16] Internationally, "Hot Tottie" peaked at number sixty-two on the Canadian Hot 100.[17] Although it was not released officially as a single in the UK, the song reached number 104 on the UK Singles Chart and number twenty-seven on the UK R&B Chart due to sales after the release of Versus only.[18]

Credits and personnel

Source:[19]

Charts

Chart (2010) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[17] 62
UK Singles (The Official Charts Company)[18] 104
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[20] 27
US Billboard Hot 100[13] 21
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[15] 9
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[16] 27

Release history

Country Date Format
United States August 9, 2010 Rhythmic airplay[failed verification][21][22]
August 17, 2010 urban airplay
Australia[23] November 1, 2010 Contemporary Hit Radio

References

  1. ^ a b Anderson, Sara (July 30, 2010). "Usher, 'Hot Tottie' Feat. Jay-Z -- New Song". AOL. Retrieved November 20, 2010.
  2. ^ a b "New Music: Ciara f/ Usher – 'Turn It Up'". Rap-Up. Retrieved October 21, 2010.
  3. ^ "Usher's 'Versus' Cover and Tracklisting Revealed". Rap-Up. Retrieved November 26, 2010.
  4. ^ Reid, Shaheem (August 18, 2010). "Usher Calls 'Hot Tottie,' Featuring Jay-Z, 'Incredible'". MTV News. MTV Networks (Viacom). Retrieved November 28, 2010.
  5. ^ "New Music: Usher f/ Lil' Kim & Jay-Z – 'Hot Tottie (Remix)'". Rap-Up. August 30, 2010. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help); Text "url-http://www.rap-up.com/2010/08/30/new-music-usher-f-lil-kim-jay-z-hot-tottie-remix/" ignored (help)
  6. ^ "'Superstar' Usher wants fans to leave shows saying 'OMG'". The Macomb Daily. Journal Register MI. November 27, 2010. Retrieved November 28, 2010.
  7. ^ Jackie (July 15, 2011). "Usher – 'Hot Tottie' (Feat. Ciara) | HipHop-N-More". Hiphop-n-more.com. Retrieved August 28, 2011.
  8. ^ "Usher - Versus". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved November 26, 2010.
  9. ^ Rodman, Sarah (August 30, 2010). "Usher extends, hits the bull's-eye". Boston Globe. Retrieved November 26, 2010.
  10. ^ a b Nero, Mark Edward. "EP Review: Usher - Versus". About.com. The New York Times Company. Retrieved November 26, 2010. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  11. ^ Wood, Mikael (August 11, 2010). "Versus – Music". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved November 26, 2010.
  12. ^ Weiss, Jeff (August 23, 2010). "Album review: Usher's 'Versus'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 26, 2010.
  13. ^ a b c d "Usher Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  14. ^ "Eminem and Rihanna Still No. 1 on Hot 100, Cee Lo's 'F**k You' Debuts". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. September 2, 2010. Retrieved November 27, 2010.
  15. ^ a b "Usher Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
  16. ^ a b "Usher Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard.
  17. ^ a b "Usher Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 20, 2010.
  18. ^ a b "Chart Log UK: New Entries Update". Zobbel. Retrieved November 20, 2010.
  19. ^ Usher Raymond v. Raymond (Deluxe Edition) Liner notes. LaFace Records (2010)
  20. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
  21. ^ "Top 40/M Future Releases | Mainstream Hit Songs Being Released and Their Release". Allaccess.com. Retrieved July 11, 2010.
  22. ^ Concepcion, Mariel (July 8, 2010). "Usher Announces New 'Versus' Album, Deluxe Edition". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved July 8, 2010. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  23. ^ http://www.themusicnetwork.com/music-releases/singles/2010/11/01/issue-811/usher-ft-jay-z--hot-tottie/