Fireman (song)

Infobox Single
Name = Fireman


Artist = Lil Wayne
from Album = Tha Carter II
A-side =
B-side =
Released = October 25, 2005
Format =
Recorded = CMR Studios, New Orleans, Louisiana: 2005
Genre = Southern Hip Hop
Rap
Hip-Hop
Crunk
Length = 4:31
Label = Universal, Cash Money Records
Writer = D. Carter, B. Zayas, M. Delgiorno
Producer = Doe Boyz
Certification = Platinum (RIAA)
Last single = "Neck of the Woods"
(2004)
This single = "Fireman"
(2005)
Next single = "Tell Me (Remix)"
(2005)

"Fireman" is the first single from Lil Wayne's 5th studio album "Tha Carter II". It was produced by Doe Boyz. The song was originally recorded with slightly different lyrics. This included a completely modified second and third verse. Many believe this was an attempt by the record label to make a more "radio-friendly" version of the song.

Chart performance

"Fireman" managed to peak at #32 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming his most successful single at the time in his career behind "Go DJ" which peaked at #14 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song also fared well on R&B and rap charts, which peaked at #15 and #10, respectively. The single also became his first chart entry on the Billboard Pop 100 Chart, peaking at #43, while becoming his first chart entry on the Hot Digital Songs chart as well, peaking at #38. The single went on to reach Platinum status. This single also sparked heat from fellow hardcore rapper Drag-On as Wayne clearly stole his gimmick as the "Fireman", later causing Drag to make a diss track called The "Original Fireman". There has been no retaliation from Wayne to date.

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