Welcome 2 Detroit (song)
2005 song by Trick Trick and Eminem
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"Welcome 2 Detroit" is a song by American rappers Trick Trick and Eminem. It was released on November 8, 2005, via Motown/Universal Music Group as the lead single from Trick Trick's debut solo studio album The People vs. written by Trick Trick, Eminem and Luis Resto, it was recorded at Em's home recording studio, at 54 Sound Studios, and at Batcave. Production was handled by Eminem with additional production from Resto. The single peaked at number 100 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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| Single by Trick Trick featuring Eminem | ||||
| from the album The People vs. | ||||
| Released | October 11, 2005 | |||
| Recorded | June 2003 | |||
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| Length | 4:46 | |||
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| "Welcome 2 Detroit" on YouTube | ||||
Music video
The music video for "Welcome 2 Detroit" is set in Detroit at The Shelter. It was directed by Davy Duhamel and produced by Jacquie Frisco. It also features cameo appearances by Proof and the Goon Sqwad.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Welcome 2 Detroit (Radio Edit)" (featuring Eminem) | 3:47 | ||
| 2. | "Welcome 2 Detroit (Album Version)" (featuring Eminem) |
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| 4:45 |
| 3. | "Attitude Adjustment" (featuring Jazze Pha) |
| Jazze Pha | 5:06 |
| 4. | "Welcome 2 Detroit (Video)" (featuring Eminem) | Jacquie Frisco | 4:45 | |
| Total length: | 12:28 | |||
- Notes
- ^[a] signifies an additional producer.
Personnel
- Christian Anthony Mathis – songwriter, vocals
- Marshall Bruce Mathers III – songwriter & vocals (tracks: 1, 2, 4), engineering & producer (tracks: 1, 2)
- Luis Edgardo Resto – songwriter & additional producer (tracks: 1, 2)
- Phalon Alexander – vocals & producer (track 3)
- Leslie Brathwaite – mixing (track 3)
- Mike Strange – recording (track 4)
- Tony Campana – recording (track 4)
- Davy Duhamel – director (track 4)
- Jacquie Frisco – producer (track 4)
- Kyle Goen – art direction
- Matt Dorfman – design
- John Richard – photography
Charts
| Chart (2005–06) | Peak position |
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| Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[1] | 24 |
| ERROR in "CIS": Invalid position: 312. Expected number 1–200 or dash (–). | |
| Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[2] | 12 |
| Germany (GfK)[3] | 20 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[4] | 100 |
| US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard)[5] | 36 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[6] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label(s) | Ref. |
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| United States | November 8, 2005 | Mainstream airplay | Lava | [7] |