Fireball (Willow Smith song)
2011 single by Willow featuring Nicki Minaj
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"Fireball" is a song by American singer Willow featuring rapper Nicki Minaj. Produced by Stoopid Boots, it was released on October 6, 2011.[3]
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| Single by Willow featuring Nicki Minaj | ||||
| Released | October 6, 2011[1] | |||
| Recorded | 2011 | |||
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| Length | 4:08 | |||
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| Producer | Stoopid Boots[2] | |||
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Background and release
The song premiered on October 4, 2011 on Hot 97's Angie Martinez Show.[2] It was released on iTunes two days later and was released to U.S. urban radio on October 18, 2011.[4] In the song, Minaj says: "Ok, I'm the street fighter, call me Chun-Li" making a reference to the character Chun-Li from the video game franchise Street Fighter and for who she ironically released a song of the same name as the character in 2018.[5]
Live performances
Willow performed the song on the U.S. edition of The X-Factor on November 10, 2011.[6]
Music video
The music video for the song was released on December 9, 2011 and features Smith singing the song around the city streets constantly stating that she is the "Fireball" of the party and she is eventually joined by Minaj.[7]
Charts
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
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| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[8] | 58 |
Awards and nominations
The song was nominated for the BTM Award (Best Teen Music) at the MP3 Music Awards in 2012.[9]
| Year | Awards Ceremony | Category | Result |
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2012 |
MP3 Music Awards | Best Teen Music | Nominated |