Drop It Low

"Drop It Low"
Single by Ester Dean featuring Chris Brown
from the album Music Inspired by More Than a Game
Released	August 9, 2009
Format	Digital download
Recorded	2009
Genre	Hip hop, pop, R&B
Length	3:14 (main version) 4:58 (remix)
Label	Zone 4/Streamline/Interscope
Writer(s)	Ester Dean, Chris Brown, Dwayne Carter (remix), Tremaine Neverson (remix)
Producer	Polow da Don

"Drop It Low" is the first single released by American singer-songwriter Ester Dean. The official version features vocals from R&B singer Chris Brown.^[1] This is also released as the second single from the soundtrack for the film More Than a Game. The original version of the song did not have Chris Brown featured. This version maintains the same lyrics on the second verse but coming from a man's perspective. The official remix features Lil Wayne, Trey Songz and Diddy.

Official versions

• "Drop It Low" (Main Version) / (Explicit Version) - 3:14
• "Drop It Low" (Remix) - 4:58

Music video

The music video was shot in August, 2009 by the director Joseph Kahn who has worked with Brown previously on the "Forever" music video. It premiered on music video channels MTV, BET, and Fuse during the week of September 15, 2009. The video features both Dean and Brown, as well as some cameo appearances by Nelly, Keri Hilson, Teyana Taylor, Polow da Don, Omarion, Audio Push, Twerk Team, Soulja Boy Tell 'Em, Rich Boy, Barry "Mijo" Bradford.

Chart performances

Following the song's availability for airplay on US rhythm/crossover radio on August 18, 2009 and mainstream radio on August 25, 2009,^[2] the song started gaining more airplay on the three main formats. By the week ending of August 28, 2009, the song debuted at number 88 on Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs based only on airplay. By the next week, it debuted at number 94 on Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number 38, helped by its digital sales.^[3]

Charts

Chart (2009)	Peak position
US Billboard Hot 100[4]	38
US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[4]	38
US Billboard Mainstream Top 40 (Pop Songs)[4]	32

References

1. ^ Ester Dean confirmed her first single Ester Dean's Twitter. Accessed September 15, 2009.
2. ^ Available For Airplay FMQB. Accessed April 22, 2011.
3. ^ Drop It Low Songfacts
4. ^ ^{a b c} [1]

External links

• YouTube - Ester Dean featuring Chris Brown "Drop It Low" Official Video