| Lyrics: Number One Spot |
Performed by: Ludacris
Written by: Christopher Bridges; Quincy Jones
Credits: Bridges, Christopher (Songwriter); Jones, Quincy (Songwriter); LUDACRIS UNIVERSAL PUBLISHING, INC (Publisher); SILHOUETTE MUSIC (Publisher); UNIVERSAL MUSIC CORP. (Publisher)
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| Single by Ludacris | ||||
| from the album The Red Light District | ||||
| Released | February 15, 2005 | |||
| Format | CD single, 12" single | |||
| Genre | Rap | |||
| Length | 4:23 | |||
| Label | Disturbing tha Peace/Def Jam | |||
| Writer(s) | C. Bridges/J. D'Agostino/Q. Jones | |||
| Producer | DJ Green Lantern | |||
| Certification | Gold (RIAA) | |||
| Ludacris singles chronology | ||||
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"Number One Spot" is the second single off rapper Ludacris' 2004 album The Red Light District. The song samples "Soul Bossa Nova" by Quincy Jones, which was used as the theme in the Austin Powers film series; Austin Powers references play major parts in "Number One Spot" and its video.
A controversial line is used in the song as an answer to commentator Bill O'Reilly's accusations that Ludacris is helping ruin America, also pointing out O'Reilly's sexual harassment problems. In the song, in the first verse, he says "Respected highly, hi, Mr. O'Reilly / Hope all is well, kiss the plaintiff and the wifey."
The song reached #19 on the US Hot 100 chart and #30 in UK. "Number One Spot" was nominated for Best Rap Solo Performance at the Grammy Awards of 2006, but it lost to Kanye West's "Gold Digger".
A remix to the song features Kardinal Offishall.
The music video features spoofs of scenes from the Austin Powers films, with Ludacris taking the roles of Austin Powers, Fat Bastard, Goldmember and Dr. Evil. The video also features LisaRaye,Verne Troyer, who plays Mini-Me in the film franchise.
| Chart (2004/2005) | Peak Position |
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| U.S. Billbord Hot 100 | 19 |
| U.S Billboard Hot Digital Songs | 20 |
| U.S Billboard Hot Rap Tracks | 6 |
| U.S Billboard Pop 100 | 38 |
| U.S Billboard Rhythmic Top 40 | 21 |
| United Kingdom Singles Chart | 30 |
| European Hot 100 Singles Chart | - |
Quincy Jones and Slick Rick also makes appearances on the music video.
The video won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Rap Video in 2005.
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