Ayo Technology
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"Ayo Technology" CD cover
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| Single by 50 Cent featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland from the album Curtis |
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| Released | August 17, 2007 | ||||
| Format | CD, digital download | ||||
| Recorded | 2007 | ||||
| Genre | Hip hop, pop | ||||
| Length | 4:08 | ||||
| Label | Aftermath, Interscope, Shady | ||||
| Writer(s) | Curtis Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Timothy Mosley, Nathaniel Hills | ||||
| Producer | Timbaland, Danja | ||||
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"Ayo Technology" vinyl case
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"Ayo Technology" was the fourth single from 50 Cent's third album, Curtis.[1][2][3] HipHopDX also reported that the song was renamed three times. It was first titled "Ayo Pornography," then "Ayo Technology," and then "She Wants It." Finally, the song title was reverted to "Ayo Technology." The song features Justin Timberlake and Timbaland, but most sources don't credit Timbaland for being on the song.[4] The song samples "Courtship Dating" by Crystal Castles.
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[edit] Music video
The music video was premiered by BET on August 2 2007, and was filmed in London, U.K..
50 Cent described the music video to MTV. He said:
You can see this is not my normal uniform, or get-up, when I'm in a music video. But it's time for me to do something a little different, and this is the perfect time for me to actually change my look. You might see this on the red carpet, but not in an actual music video. The biggest challenges for the video are giving off a natural vibe and not seeming contrived at any moment. For you to actually be comfortable when you're actually doing it is a task. At some points you've got a room full of people looking at you at one time, just watching you to see what you're going to do. You've got to relax and just do it.[5]
Timbaland's appearance in the music video uses features from the movie Minority Report such as moving screens with hands. Justin Timberlake's appearance is similar to that of his role in his music video "SexyBack". A remix was created and can be found on the mixtape After Curtis.
[edit] Chart performance
"Ayo Technology" became 50's highest debut yet on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 22. It has so far peaked at number 5, becoming his tenth top 5 single. In the UK the song debuted at number 10 on downloads alone, becoming his eighth top 10 single. It peaked at number 2, becoming 50 Cent's highest charting single in the UK, beating out "In Da Club" which peaked at number 3.
[edit] Track listing
| # | Title | Time |
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| 3 | "Ayo Technology (Instrumental)" | 4:10 |
| 4 | "Ayo Technology (Acapella)" | 3:40 |
[edit] Charts
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
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| Australian ARIA Singles Chart | 10[6] |
| Brazilian Hot 100 | 24[7] |
| Bulgarian National Top 40 | 1[6] |
| Canadian Hot 100 | 12[8] |
| Czech IFPI Chart | 9[9] |
| Danish Singles Chart | 7[6] |
| Dutch Top 40 | 17[6] |
| French Top 100 | 5[6] |
| German Top 100 | 3[6] |
| Deutsche Black Charts | 1 |
| Indonesian Single Top | 28[10] |
| Irish Singles Chart | 3[6] |
| Norway Singles Top 20 | 7[6] |
| New Zealand Top 40 Chart | 1[6] |
| Polish National Top 50 | 12[11] |
| Europa Plus Top 40 (Russia) | 22[12] |
| Romanian Top 100 Singles Chart | 9[13] |
| Serbian Singles Chart | 4 |
| Sweden Singles Top 60 | 8[14] |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 2[15] |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 5[16] |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | 41[17] |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Rap Tracks | 10[18] |
| U.S. Billboard Pop 100 | 7[19] |
| UK Singles Chart | 2[6] |
| United World Chart | 6[6] |
| Preceded by "Stronger" by Kanye West |
RIANZ New Zealand number one single September 17, 2007 - October 1, 2007 |
Succeeded by "Kiss Kiss" by Chris Brown featuring T-Pain |
| Preceded by "The Way I Are" by Timbaland featuring Keri Hilson |
Bulgarian National Top 40 number-one single October 7, 2007 - November 10, 2007 |
Succeeded by "Let Me Think About It" by Ida Corr vs. Fedde le Grand |
[edit] About the Song
- The song is about the difference between pornography and real life (hence the original name "Ayo Pornography").
- The instrumental version of the song is played by the Boston Celtics at the TD Banknorth Garden when the team is introduced during the player introductions.
[edit] References
- ^ Dave (June 29, 2007). 50s next single "She Wants It" featuring Justin Timberlake. Rap Basement. Accessed July 21, 2007.
- ^ “Ayo Technology” Video Premiere!!. 50cent.com. Accessed August 2, 2007.
- ^ Omar Burgess (July 5, 2007). Did Interscope Shut Down 50's YouTube Hustle?. HipHopDX. Accessed July 21, 2007.
- ^ Jokesta (July 19, 2007). 50 Cent– Jay Won't Let Kanye Drop on September 11th, Funk Flex Interview (Audio). Def Sounds. Accessed July 21, 2007.
- ^ [http:TIKYUIKKYUI//www.mtv.com/overdrive/?id=1566155&vid=166656 50 Cent, Justin Timberlake Suit Up for New Video]. MTV (August 2, 2007). Accessed August 2, 2007.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k 50 Cent featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland - Ayo Technology - Music Charts. aCharts.us. Accessed September 16, 2007.
- ^ Brazilian Hot 100 Songs & Tracks. Hot100Brasil. Retrieved on October 8, 2007.
- ^ Billboard.com - Charts - Singles - Canadian Hot 100
- ^ Čns Ifpi
- ^ Official Indonesian Single Top
- ^ The Polish National Top 50 – chart # 064 – OCTOBER 14, WEEK 42 - 2007. APCChart. Accessed October 12, 2007.
- ^ [1]. Europa Plus Top 40.
- ^ Romanian Top 100 Singles Chart – Issue nr: 49/2007 (17 Decembrie - 23 Decembrie 2007). Romanian Top 100.
- ^ 50 Cent featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland - Ayo Technology - Music Charts
- ^ 50 Cent featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland - Ayo Technology - Music Charts
- ^ The Billboard Hot 100 – Ayo Technology. Billboard. Accessed September 20, 2007.
- ^ Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Ayo Technology. Billboard. Accessed August 30, 2007.
- ^ Hot Rap Tracks – Ayo Technology. Billboard. Accessed August 30, 2007.
- ^ Pop 100 – Ayo Technology. Billboard. Accessed August 30, 2007.
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