Hot Boyz (song)
"Hot Boyz" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Missy Elliott featuring American rapper and singer-songwriter Lil' Mo. The remix version of the song was an urban hit featuring Nas, Eve and Q-Tip. The remix broke the record for most weeks at number-one on the US R&B chart on the issue dated January 15, 2000; as well as spending 18 weeks at number one on the Hot Rap Singles from December 4, 1999, to March 25, 2000, a record not broken until "Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X in 2019. The song also reached number 5 on the US Hot 100 on January 15, 2000. In the UK, the song became the biggest hit from the Da Real World album; it peaked at #18, being Missy's sixth top 40 and fourth top 20 solo success. On February 4, 2000 the song was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
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Single by Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott featuring Lil' Mo, Nas, Eve, and Q-Tip | ||||
from the album Da Real World | ||||
Released | November 9, 1999 | |||
Recorded | 1999; Master Sound Studios (Virginia Beach, Virginia) | |||
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Length | 3:47 | |||
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Producer(s) | Timbaland | |||
Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott singles chronology | ||||
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"Hot Boyz" (remix) on YouTube | ||||
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"Hot Boyz" on YouTube |
Music video
Hype Williams directed the music video from October 13–14, 1999, which features Elliott singing and rapping in a huge arena, intercut with clips of dancers and strobe lights. Williams also used a vast amount of pyrotechnics, primarily used in the fast cuts to important figures in the video. Cameos include Mary J. Blige, Ginuwine, and Timbaland. Nas and Eve were featured, but Q-Tip did not appear in the video. His section was replaced with Elliott's rap verse from the original version.
Track listings
US Single
- 12" Promo[1]
Side A
- "Hot Boyz" (Remix) (Original Version) (featuring Lil' Mo, Nas, Eve and Q-Tip) - 3:53
- "Hot Boyz" (Remix) (Amended Version) (featuring Lil' Mo, Nas, Eve & Q-Tip) - 3:53
- "Hot Boyz" (Remix) (Acapella) (featuring Lil' Mo, Nas, Eve & Q-Tip) - 3:50
Side B
- "Hot Boyz" (Amended Version) (featuring Lil' Mo) - 3:33
- "Hot Boyz" (Instrumental) - 3:35
- 12" Single[2]
Side A
- "Hot Boyz" (Remix) (Original Version) (featuring Lil' Mo, Nas, Eve & Q-Tip) - 3:53
- "Hot Boyz" (Instrumental) - 3:35
- "Hot Boyz" (Remix) (Acapella) (featuring Lil' Mo, Nas, Eve & Q-Tip) - 3:50
Side B
- "Hot Boyz" (Original Version) (featuring Lil' Mo) - 4:35
- "Hot Boyz" (Amended Version) (featuring Lil' Mo) - 3:33
- CD Single[3]
- "Hot Boyz" (Amended Version) (featuring Lil' Mo) - 3:33
- "Hot Boyz" (Remix Amended Version) (featuring Lil' Mo, Nas, Eve & Q-Tip) - 3:53
- "Hot Boyz" (Remix Original Version) (featuring Lil' Mo, Nas, Eve & Q-Tip) - 3:53
- CD Maxi-Single[4]
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[18] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
References
- Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott* - Hot Boyz
- Missy Elliott – Hot Boyz
- Missy Misdemeanor Elliott* - Hot Boyz
- Missy Misdemeanor Elliott* - Hot Boyz
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- "Missy Elliott – Hot Boyz" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
- ""Misdemeanor"+Elliott&titel=Hot+Boyz&cat=s Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott – Hot Boyz". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
- "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
- "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
- "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
- "Missy Elliott Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
- "Missy Elliott Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
- "Missy Elliott Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
- "Missy Elliott Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
- "Billboard Top 100 – 2000". billboardtop100of.com. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
- "2000 The Year in Music". Billboard. Vol. 112, no. 53. December 30, 2000. p. YE-54. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
- "American single certifications – Missy Elliott – Hot Boyz". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 22, 2023.