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| Producer = [[Boi-1da]], [[Bei Maejor]]
| Producer = [[Boi-1da]], [[Bei Maejor]]
| Chronology = [[Soulja Boy]] singles
| Chronology = [[Soulja Boy]] singles
| Last single = "[[Blowing Me Kisses]]"<br/>(2010)
| Last single = "[[Blowing Me Kisses]]"<br />(2010)
| This single = "'''Speakers Going Hammer'''"<br/>(2010)
| This single = "'''Speakers Going Hammer'''"<br />(2010)
| Next single = "Zan With That Lean"<br/>(2011)
| Next single = "Zan with That Lean"<br />(2011)
}}
}}


'''Speakers Going Hammer''' is the third official single from [[The DeAndre Way]] by American rapper [[Soulja Boy]]. The song features production by [[Boi-1da]]. The song was released to iTunes on October 19, 2010.<ref>http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/speakers-going-hammer/id397238635?i=397238646</ref> The song peaked at #48 on the ''Hot R&B & Hip Hop tracks'' [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]. Artists including [[T-Pain]], [[Pusha T]] and [[Royce da 5'9"]] have remixed the track.<ref>http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/singles/id.12889/title.soulja-boy-f-t-pain-speakers-going-hammer-rmx</ref>
"'''Speakers Going Hammer'''" is the third official single from [[The DeAndre Way]] by American rapper [[Soulja Boy]]. The song features production by [[Boi-1da]]. The song was released to iTunes on October 19, 2010.<ref>http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/speakers-going-hammer/id397238635?i=397238646</ref> The song peaked at #48 on the ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' Hot R&B & Hip-Hop Songs chart. Artists including [[T-Pain]], [[Pusha T]] and [[Royce da 5'9"]] have remixed the track.<ref>http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/singles/id.12889/title.soulja-boy-f-t-pain-speakers-going-hammer-rmx</ref>


== Background ==
==Background==
The track showcases Soulja Boy's style as he raps about how loud his audio pumps.<ref>http://blog.napster.com/napster/2010/10/soulja-boy-speakers-going-hammer.html</ref> It finds the rapper exhibiting the same pop sensibility fans have come to know.<ref>http://www.djbooth.net/index/tracks/review/soulja-boy-speakers-going-hammer/</ref> Soulja Boy stated Interscope head [[Jimmy Iovine]] and Hip Hop mogul [[Kanye West]] really liked the track which drove him to release it as a single.<ref>http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/a-long-convo-with-soulja-boy</ref>
The track showcases Soulja Boy's style as he raps about how loud his audio pumps.<ref>http://blog.napster.com/napster/2010/10/soulja-boy-speakers-going-hammer.html</ref> It finds the rapper exhibiting the same pop sensibility fans have come to know.<ref>http://www.djbooth.net/index/tracks/review/soulja-boy-speakers-going-hammer/</ref> Soulja Boy stated Interscope head [[Jimmy Iovine]] and Hip Hop mogul [[Kanye West]] really liked the track which drove him to release it as a single.<ref>http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/a-long-convo-with-soulja-boy</ref>


=== Production ===
===Production===
The track was described by [[Rap-Up]] as having a "burping [[Bass (sound)|bass]] line and horn-peppered instrumental."<ref>http://www.rap-up.com/2010/09/07/new-music-soulja-boy-speakers-going-hammer/</ref> DJBooth.net described the track as being "backed by Boi-1da string stabs and fingersnaps."<ref>http://www.djbooth.net/index/tracks/review/soulja-boy-speakers-going-hammer/</ref> Sara D. Anderson of [[AOL Radio]] stated the track is "backed by crescendoing sirens and synth-laden staccato backbeats."<ref>http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/10/01/soulja-boy-speakers-going-hammer/</ref>
The track was described by [[Rap-Up]] as having a "burping [[Bass (sound)|bass]] line and horn-peppered instrumental."<ref>http://www.rap-up.com/2010/09/07/new-music-soulja-boy-speakers-going-hammer/</ref> DJBooth.net described the track as being "backed by Boi-1da string stabs and fingersnaps."<ref>http://www.djbooth.net/index/tracks/review/soulja-boy-speakers-going-hammer/</ref> Sara D. Anderson of [[AOL Radio]] stated the track is "backed by crescendoing sirens and synth-laden staccato backbeats."<ref>http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/10/01/soulja-boy-speakers-going-hammer/</ref>


== Music video ==
==Music video==
The music video was released November 26, 2010 and was directed by [[Gil Green (director)|Gil Green]].<ref>[http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/videos/id.6705/title.soulja-boy--speakers-going-hammer "Speakers Going Hammer" video]</ref>
The music video was released November 26, 2010 and was directed by [[Gil Green (director)|Gil Green]].<ref>[http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/videos/id.6705/title.soulja-boy--speakers-going-hammer "Speakers Going Hammer" video]</ref>


== Live performances ==
==Live performances==
The first performance of "Speakers Going Hammer" occurred at the [[Beats By Dr. Dre]] headphone product launch in Manhattan on October 9, 2010.<ref>http://www.vibe.com/souljaboy/soulja-boy-performs-speakers-going-hammer-for-the-first-time-live&sa=U&ei=ZvbqTM6oKoWasAPAsOj9Dg&ved=0CBMQFjABOBQ&usg=AFQjCNEyzB58cjlj-hrmVB9a-jUOqYMqZg</ref> The song was performed live at the 2010 [[BET Hip Hop Awards]]. Another performance happened on [[Lopez Tonight]].<ref>http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php%3Fv%3DwshhWJlzEz9P7C6f8ypB&sa=U&ei=XfHqTMLWNJO4sQOy18WwCw&ved=0CBMQFjABOAo&usg=AFQjCNGj6MnC30FE8R2hXlIqiC2RFm5QzA</ref> He also performed the song on [[The Tonight Show]] with [[Jay Leno]] on November 11, 2010.<ref>http://gossiponthis.com/2010/11/12/soulja-boy-speakers-going-hammer-jay-leno/&sa=U&ei=YOzqTJeUDY72tgOy44SxCw&ved=0CB4QFjAD&usg=AFQjCNE8xzQbFDUG7_4SneJoAPcgutMWZw</ref> Speakers Going Hammer was performed on [[Sims 3]] on the Hip Hop station.<ref>http://www.hiphoppress.com/2010/09/flo-rida-travie-mccoy-3oh3-kelly-rowland-and-more-partner-with-ea-on-the-soundtrack-for-the-sims-3.html</ref>
The first performance of "Speakers Going Hammer" occurred at the [[Beats By Dr. Dre]] headphone product launch in Manhattan on October 9, 2010.<ref>http://www.vibe.com/souljaboy/soulja-boy-performs-speakers-going-hammer-for-the-first-time-live&sa=U&ei=ZvbqTM6oKoWasAPAsOj9Dg&ved=0CBMQFjABOBQ&usg=AFQjCNEyzB58cjlj-hrmVB9a-jUOqYMqZg</ref> The song was performed live at the 2010 [[BET Hip Hop Awards]]. Another performance happened on [[Lopez Tonight]].<ref>http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php%3Fv%3DwshhWJlzEz9P7C6f8ypB&sa=U&ei=XfHqTMLWNJO4sQOy18WwCw&ved=0CBMQFjABOAo&usg=AFQjCNGj6MnC30FE8R2hXlIqiC2RFm5QzA</ref> He also performed the song on [[The Tonight Show]] with [[Jay Leno]] on November 11, 2010.<ref>http://gossiponthis.com/2010/11/12/soulja-boy-speakers-going-hammer-jay-leno/&sa=U&ei=YOzqTJeUDY72tgOy44SxCw&ved=0CB4QFjAD&usg=AFQjCNE8xzQbFDUG7_4SneJoAPcgutMWZw</ref> Speakers Going Hammer was performed on [[Sims 3]] on the Hip Hop station.<ref>http://www.hiphoppress.com/2010/09/flo-rida-travie-mccoy-3oh3-kelly-rowland-and-more-partner-with-ea-on-the-soundtrack-for-the-sims-3.html</ref>


== Charts ==
==Charts==
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== Release history ==
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Revision as of 16:47, 14 December 2012

"Speakers Going Hammer"
Song

"Speakers Going Hammer" is the third official single from The DeAndre Way by American rapper Soulja Boy. The song features production by Boi-1da. The song was released to iTunes on October 19, 2010.[1] The song peaked at #48 on the Billboard Hot R&B & Hip-Hop Songs chart. Artists including T-Pain, Pusha T and Royce da 5'9" have remixed the track.[2]

Background

The track showcases Soulja Boy's style as he raps about how loud his audio pumps.[3] It finds the rapper exhibiting the same pop sensibility fans have come to know.[4] Soulja Boy stated Interscope head Jimmy Iovine and Hip Hop mogul Kanye West really liked the track which drove him to release it as a single.[5]

Production

The track was described by Rap-Up as having a "burping bass line and horn-peppered instrumental."[6] DJBooth.net described the track as being "backed by Boi-1da string stabs and fingersnaps."[7] Sara D. Anderson of AOL Radio stated the track is "backed by crescendoing sirens and synth-laden staccato backbeats."[8]

Music video

The music video was released November 26, 2010 and was directed by Gil Green.[9]

Live performances

The first performance of "Speakers Going Hammer" occurred at the Beats By Dr. Dre headphone product launch in Manhattan on October 9, 2010.[10] The song was performed live at the 2010 BET Hip Hop Awards. Another performance happened on Lopez Tonight.[11] He also performed the song on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on November 11, 2010.[12] Speakers Going Hammer was performed on Sims 3 on the Hip Hop station.[13]

Charts

Chart (2010–2011) Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles 6
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs 47
U.S. Billboard Rap Songs 24

Release history

Region Date Format
United States October 19, 2010 digital download
November 23, 2010 Radio airplay

References

  1. ^ http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/speakers-going-hammer/id397238635?i=397238646
  2. ^ http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/singles/id.12889/title.soulja-boy-f-t-pain-speakers-going-hammer-rmx
  3. ^ http://blog.napster.com/napster/2010/10/soulja-boy-speakers-going-hammer.html
  4. ^ http://www.djbooth.net/index/tracks/review/soulja-boy-speakers-going-hammer/
  5. ^ http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/a-long-convo-with-soulja-boy
  6. ^ http://www.rap-up.com/2010/09/07/new-music-soulja-boy-speakers-going-hammer/
  7. ^ http://www.djbooth.net/index/tracks/review/soulja-boy-speakers-going-hammer/
  8. ^ http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/10/01/soulja-boy-speakers-going-hammer/
  9. ^ "Speakers Going Hammer" video
  10. ^ http://www.vibe.com/souljaboy/soulja-boy-performs-speakers-going-hammer-for-the-first-time-live&sa=U&ei=ZvbqTM6oKoWasAPAsOj9Dg&ved=0CBMQFjABOBQ&usg=AFQjCNEyzB58cjlj-hrmVB9a-jUOqYMqZg
  11. ^ http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php%3Fv%3DwshhWJlzEz9P7C6f8ypB&sa=U&ei=XfHqTMLWNJO4sQOy18WwCw&ved=0CBMQFjABOAo&usg=AFQjCNGj6MnC30FE8R2hXlIqiC2RFm5QzA
  12. ^ http://gossiponthis.com/2010/11/12/soulja-boy-speakers-going-hammer-jay-leno/&sa=U&ei=YOzqTJeUDY72tgOy44SxCw&ved=0CB4QFjAD&usg=AFQjCNE8xzQbFDUG7_4SneJoAPcgutMWZw
  13. ^ http://www.hiphoppress.com/2010/09/flo-rida-travie-mccoy-3oh3-kelly-rowland-and-more-partner-with-ea-on-the-soundtrack-for-the-sims-3.html
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