Rest of My Life (Ludacris song)
{{Infobox song
| name = Rest of My Life
| cover = LudacrisRestofMyLife.jpg
| alt =
| border = yes
| type = single
| artist = Ludacris featuring Usher and David Guetta
| album = Fast & Furious 6 (soundtrack) and Ludaversal (intended)
| released = November 2, 2012
| recorded = 2012
| studio =
| venue =
| genre = {{hlist|Hip house|electro-house}}
| length = 3:52
| label = Def Jam, Disturbing tha Peace
| writer = David Guetta, Marvin Scandrick, Chris Bridges, Giorgio Tuinfort, Juan "Play" Salinas, Oscar "Skillz" Salinas, Usher Raymond IV, Nick van de Wall, Andy Shearman, Tearce "Kizzo" Keaz, Dorothy Shearman
| producer = David Guetta, Giorgio Tuinfort, Afrojack
| chronology = Ludacris
| prev_title = Representin
| prev_year = 2012
| next_title = All Around the World
| next_year = 2013
| misc = {{Extra chronology
| artist = Usher
| type = single
| prev_title = Dive
| prev_year = 2012
| title = Rest of My Life
| year = 2012
| next_title = Good Kisser
| next_year = 2014
}}
{{Extra chronology
| artist = David Guetta
| type = single
| prev_title = She Wolf (Falling to Pieces)
| prev_year = 2012
| title = Rest of My Life
| year = 2012
| next_title = Just One Last Time
| next_year = 2012
}}
}}
"Rest of My Life" is a song by American rapper Ludacris, featuring Usher and David Guetta. It was released November 2, 2012 in promotion of his ninth studio album, Ludaversal, which was released on 31 March 2015.
Background
These three artists have had previous collaborations between them. Ludacris and Usher collaborated with Lil' Jon on the songs "Yeah!" (heard on Usher's Confessions album) and "Lovers and Friends" (heard on Lil' Jon's Crunk Juice album). Usher was also featured on Guetta's 2011 smash hit single "Without You", on Guetta's album, Nothing but the Beat. Ludacris and Guetta also collaborated with Taio Cruz on the single "Little Bad Girl", also heard on Nothing but the Beat.
Composition
All three artists co-wrote the song with 112 member Slim, Giorgio Tuinfort, and Play-N-Skillz, while production was handled by Guetta and Tuinfort. The song's instrumental hook is similar to that of Afrojack's "Can't Stop Me".
Release
The song was released on November 2, 2012, originally as the third single from Ludacris' ninth studio album, Ludaversal, but like the singles "Jingalin" and "Representin", it wasn't included on the album for unknown reasons. It was, however, featured in the movie Fast & Furious 6 and its soundtrack in which Bridges stars in. The song was heard in TV advertisements for the 2013 movie Battle of the Year. The song was also featured on the compilation album, Now That's What I Call Music! 46.
Music video
A music video to accompany the release of "Rest of My Life" was first released onto YouTube on 11 November 2012 at a total length of four minutes and seven seconds. Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul and duo Lipari Brothers makes an appearance in the video.{{YouTube|J_nziODUGcw|Ludacris – Rest Of My Life ft. Usher, David Guetta}}
Track listing
{{Track listing
| title1 = Rest of My Life
| note1 = feat. Usher & David Guetta
| length1 = 3:52
| title2 = Rest of My Life (Nicky Romero Remix)
| note2 = feat. Usher & David Guetta
| length2 = 5:18
| title3 = Rest of My Life (Hard Rock Sofa Remix)
| note3 = feat. Usher & David Guetta
| length3 = 6:39
| title4 = Rest of My Life (Daddy's Groove Remix)
| note4 = feat. Usher & David Guetta
| length4 = 4:57
| title5 = Rest of My Life (Daddy's Groove Instrumental)
| note5 = feat. Usher & David Guetta
| length5 = 5:41
| headline = Digital download
| title6 = Rest of My Life (Original Version Extended)
| note6 = feat. Usher & David Guetta
| length6 = 6:20
}}
Charts and certifications
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=Weekly charts=
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! Chart (2012–13) ! Peak |
| {{single chart|Australia|16|artist=Ludacris feat. Usher & David Guetta|song=Rest Of My Life}} |
| {{single chart|Austria|25|artist=Ludacris feat. Usher & David Guetta|song=Rest Of My Life}} |
| {{single chart|Flanders Tip|3|artist=Ludacris feat. Usher & David Guetta|song=Rest Of My Life}} |
| {{single chart|Wallonia Tip|7|artist=Ludacris feat. Usher & David Guetta|song=Rest Of My Life}} |
| Canada (Music Canada){{Cite web|url=https://musiccanada.com/charts/|title=Charts|website=Music Canada|access-date=2017-09-10|archive-date=2015-09-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150927193747/http://musiccanada.com/charts/|url-status=live}}
| style="text-align:center;"| 20 |
| {{single chart|Canada|47|artist=Ludacris|song=Rest Of My Life|artistid={{BillboardID|Ludacris}}}} |
| {{single chart|Czech Republic|32|year=2013|week=3}} |
| {{single chart|France|152|artist=Ludacris feat. Usher & David Guetta|song=Rest Of My Life}} |
| {{single chart|Germany|32|artist=Ludacris feat. Usher & David Guetta|song=Rest of My Life|songid=1081676}} |
| {{single chart|Ireland|72|year=2012|week=49}} |
| {{single chart|New Zealand|19|artist=Ludacris feat. Usher & David Guetta|song=Rest Of My Life}} |
| Romania (Romanian Top 100){{cite web|url=http://www.kissfm.ro/emisiuni/54/Airplay-100.html|title=Romanian Top 100 Official Podcast|publisher=Kissfm.ro|access-date=28 January 2013|archive-date=2 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130302165029/http://www.kissfm.ro/emisiuni/54/Airplay-100.html|url-status=live}}
| style="text-align:center;"| 50 |
| {{single chart|Scotland|30|date=2012-12-02|access-date=July 11, 2004}} |
| {{single chart|Slovakia|93|year=2012|week=50}} |
| {{single chart|Switzerland|42|artist=Ludacris feat. Usher & David Guetta|song=Rest Of My Life}} |
| {{single chart|UK|41|date=2012-12-01}} |
| {{single chart|UKdance|9|date=2012-12-01}} |
| {{single chart|Billboardhot100|72|artist=Ludacris|song=Rest Of My Life|artistid={{BillboardID|Ludacris}}}} |
| {{single chart|Billboardpopsongs|25|artist=Ludacris|song=Rest Of My Life|artistid={{BillboardID|Ludacris}}}} |
| US Hot Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[http://www.billboard.com/charts/2013-03-30/danceclub-play-songs?order=drop] {{dead link|date=November 2021}}
|align="center"| 8 |
| {{single chart|Billboarddanceelectronic|6|artist=Ludacris|song=Rest Of My Life|artistid={{BillboardID|Ludacris}}}} |
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=Year-end charts=
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! Chart (2013) ! Position |
| US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard){{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2013/hot-dance-electronic--songs|title=Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2013|magazine=Billboard|access-date=2019-11-03|archive-date=2019-03-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190326060603/https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2013/hot-dance-electronic--songs|url-status=live}}
|align="center"| 35 |
=Certifications=
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{{certification Table Entry|type=single|region=Australia|artist=Ludacris Feat. Usher & David Guetta|title=Rest Of My Life|award=Platinum|certyear=2013|relyear=2012}}
{{certification Table Entry|type=single|region=New Zealand|artist=Ludacris Feat. Usher & David Guetta|title=Rest Of My Life|award=Gold|certyear=2013|id=2013-01-25|source=newchart|access-date=2024-11-20|relyear=2012}}
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Release history
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! Region ! Date ! Format ! Label |
| [Worldwide]
| Digital download | The Island Def Jam Music Group |
References
{{Reflist}}
{{Ludacris singles}}
{{Usher singles}}
{{David Guetta singles}}
{{Authority control}}
Category:Songs written by Giorgio Tuinfort
Category:Songs written by Ludacris
Category:Def Jam Recordings singles
Category:Songs written by David Guetta
Category:Songs written by Afrojack
Category:Songs written by Usher (musician)