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I Wanna Rock (Snoop Dogg song)#Remixes

{{Short description|Snoop Dogg single}}

{{Infobox song

| name = I Wanna Rock

| cover = I-wanna-rock-snoop-dogg.jpg

| alt =

| border = yes

| type = single

| artist = Snoop Dogg

| album = Malice n Wonderland

| released = November 17, 2009

| recorded = 2009

| studio =

| genre = West Coast hip-hop

| length = 3:56

| label = * Priority

| writer = * J. Brown

| producer = Scoop DeVille

| chronology = Snoop Dogg

| prev_title = That's Tha Homie

| prev_year = 2009

| next_title = Pronto

| next_year = 2009

}}

"I Wanna Rock" is the third official single from American rapper, Snoop Dogg's tenth studio album, Malice n Wonderland. It was released digitally on iTunes on November 17,{{cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-wanna-rock/id338409135?i=338409257 |title=Archived copy |website=iTunes |access-date=20 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107021537/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-wanna-rock/id338409135?i=338409257 |archive-date=7 November 2012 |url-status=dead}} 2009, after the second single "That's Tha Homie". The song was produced by Scoop DeVille and mixed by Dr. Dre, and Snoop Dogg released it on a mixtape titled "I Wanna Rock" on November 23. The song was confirmed by BBC Radio 1 to be released in the UK on March 15, 2010 but is now listed as "Coming Soon".{{cite web |url=http://www.radio1.gr/music/forthcoming_uk_singles.htm |title=Radio1 Rodos Greece ::: UK Forthcoming Singles ::: Charts, DJ Promos, Dance, Lyrics, Free Mp3 Samples Downloads |access-date=2012-01-16 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101222065316/http://radio1.gr/music/forthcoming_uk_singles.htm |archive-date=2010-12-22 }}

The lines "Right about now" and "I wanna rock right now" as well as the beat are sampled from Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock's 1988 song "It Takes Two." The main sample is from "Space Dust" by Galactic Force Band.{{cite web|url=http://slangrap.wordpress.com/2010/01/13/gumsole-beatdowns-x-snoop-doggs-i-wanna-rock-x-space-dust/|title=Gumsole Beatdowns x Snoop Dogg's "I Wanna Rock" x "Space Dust"|date=13 January 2010}} The song features no production from Dr. Dre, but was mixed by him.{{cite web|url = http://www.complex.com/blogs/2010/01/13/vote-which-rapper-rocked-snoops-i-wanna-rock-the-best//|title = Complex | Music, Sneakers, Style, Pop Culture, News & Shows|website = Complex Networks|access-date = 2010-05-28|archive-date = 2010-08-27|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100827140512/http://www.complex.com/blogs/2010/01/13/vote-which-rapper-rocked-snoops-i-wanna-rock-the-best//|url-status = dead}} The beat was produced by Scoop DeVille

Music video

The music video (directed by Erick Peyton) premiered on MTV Hits and MTV.com on November 26, 2009. It features Jamie Foxx, America's Best Dance Crew season 3 winners Quest Crew, Hip-Hop Group Far East Movement, professional skateboarder Terry Kennedy, Laurie Ann Gibson, and popular Jerkin' crew The Ranger$. The video takes place during an alley dance battle and Snoop rapping on top of a roof.

Track listing

{{Track listing

| headline = Digital single

| extra_column = Producer(s)

| title1 = I Wanna Rock

| note1 = single edit

| writer1 = J. Brown, C. Broadus, S. Carter, R. Ginyard, E. Molina

| extra1 = Scoop DeVille

| length1 = 3:56

}}

{{Track listing

| headline = CD single

| extra_column = Producer(s)

| title1 = I Wanna Rock

| note1 = featuring Jay-Z; The Kings G-Mix

| writer1 = J. Brown, A. Young, C. Broadus, R. Ginyard, E. Molina, S. Carter

| extra1 = Scoop DeVille

| length1 = 4:02

| title2 = I Wanna Rock

| note2 = edited version) (featuring Jay-Z; The Kings G-Mix

| writer2 = J. Brown, A. Young, C. Broadus, R. Ginyard, E. Molina, S. Carter

| extra2 = Scoop DeVille

| length2 = 4:00

}}

Charts

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= Weekly charts =

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position

{{singlechart|Billboardhot100|41|artist=Snoop Dogg|access-date=March 15, 2012|rowheader=true}}
{{singlechart|Billboardrandbhiphop|10|artist=Snoop Dogg|access-date=March 15, 2012|rowheader=true}}
{{singlechart|Billboardrapsongs|3|artist=Snoop Dogg|access-date=March 15, 2012|rowheader=true}}
{{singlechart|Billboardrhythmic|12|artist=Snoop Dogg|access-date=March 20, 2015|rowheader=true}}

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= Year-end charts =

class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
scope="col"| Chart (2010)

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scope="row"|US R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard){{cite web |url=http://www.bobborst.com/popculture/top-100-songs-of-the-year/?year=2004 |title=Top 100 Songs of 2004 - Billboard Year End Charts |access-date=2016-06-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181109225505/http://www.bobborst.com/popculture/top-100-songs-of-the-year/?year=2004 |archive-date=2018-11-09 |url-status=dead }}

| style="text-align:center;"|57

scope="row"|US Rap Songs (Billboard){{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2004/hot-r-b-hip-hop-songs?page=4|title=The Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs - Year End Charts 2004 |magazine=Billboard |publisher=Prometheus Global Media }}

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Remixes

{{Infobox song

| name = I Wanna Rock (The Kings' G-Mix)

| cover = I Wanna Rock Official Remix Snoop Dogg.jpg

| alt =

| type = single

| artist = Snoop Dogg featuring Jay-Z

| album = More Malice

| released = January 26, 2010https://www.amazon.com/Wanna-Rock-Kings-G-Mix-feat/dp/B0035TWA8S {{dead link|date=May 2022}}

| recorded = 2009–2010

| studio =

| genre = Hip hop

| length = 4:11

| label = Priority/Doggystyle

| writer = * J. Brown

| producer = Scoop DeVille

| chronology = Snoop Dogg

| prev_title = Pronto

| prev_year = 2009

| next_title = That Tree

| next_year = 2010

| misc = {{Extra chronology

| artist = Jay-Z

| type = single

| prev_title = On to the Next One

| prev_year = 2009

| title = I Wanna Rock (G-Mix)

| year = 2010

| next_title = Young Forever

| next_year = 2010

}}

}}

The official remix features Jay-Z and is referred to as "The Kings' G-Mix." The music video was released to YouTube through Snoop Dogg's official channel on March 25, 2010. The video has Jay-Z's vocals but he is not physically in the video{{cite AV media|url-status = dead|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kT-hPeYfKFk&feature=sub|title = YouTube, a Google company|website = YouTube|access-date = 2016-11-29|archive-date = 2014-05-26|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140526113014/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kT-hPeYfKFk&feature=sub}} Sometimes the Ludacris freestyle is added to the original or The Kings' G-Mix" on the radio as the remix. It features a vocal sample of "Microphone Fiend" by Eric B. & Rakim in Snoop Doggs new verse. It is the 1st track on the album's re-release, entitled More Malice.

The 2nd official remix has surfaced known as the "Interstate Trafficking Remix", and it features Roscoe Dash on the chorus, Rick Ross, Maino, OJ da Juiceman and Yo Gotti. It is produced by DJ Green Lantern with a whole different beat and a new verse by Snoop Dogg.{{cite web |url=http://www.rapbasement.com/audio/snoop-dogg-ft-rick-ross-maino-oj-da-juiceman-i-wanna-rock-remix.html |title=Snoop Dogg ft Rick Ross, Maino, OJ da Juiceman - I Wanna Rock (Remix) | Audio | Rap Basement |website=www.rapbasement.com |access-date=20 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100219021205/http://www.rapbasement.com/audio/snoop-dogg-ft-rick-ross-maino-oj-da-juiceman-i-wanna-rock-remix.html |archive-date=19 February 2010 |url-status=dead}} It was leaked on February 15, 2010.

The 3rd official remix features Kardinal Offishall. It is known as the "TO Remix", and it has a new intro by Snoop Dogg.{{cite web |url=http://www.rapbasement.com/audio/snoop-dogg-ft-kardinal-offishall-i-wanna-rock-to-remix.html |title=Snoop Dogg ft Kardinal Offishall - I Wanna Rock (TO Remix) | Audio | Rap Basement |website=www.rapbasement.com |access-date=20 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100123135700/http://www.rapbasement.com/audio/snoop-dogg-ft-kardinal-offishall-i-wanna-rock-to-remix.html |archive-date=23 January 2010 |url-status=dead}}

The 4th official remix is the "Travis Barker Remix". It is the 2nd bonus track on the album's re-release, entitled More Malice.

Other remixes have been released, the "West Coast Remix", which features Tha Dogg Pound, Crooked I, Ras Kass and Nipsey Hussle.,{{cite web |url=http://www.rapbasement.com/audio/snoop-dogg-ft-daz-kurupt-crooked-i-ras-kass-nipsey-hussle-i-wanna-rock-westcoast-remix.html |title=Snoop Dogg ft Daz, Kurupt, Crooked I, Ras Kass, Nipsey Hussle - I Wanna Rock (Westcoast Remix) | Audio | Rap Basement |website=www.rapbasement.com |access-date=20 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100219232557/http://www.rapbasement.com/audio/snoop-dogg-ft-daz-kurupt-crooked-i-ras-kass-nipsey-hussle-i-wanna-rock-westcoast-remix.html |archive-date=19 February 2010 |url-status=dead}} as well as the release of a "Queens Remix" featuring Lil' Kim and Lady of Rage. In addition, multiple rappers have freestyled over the beat, including:

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