Ain't I

"Ain't I"
"Ain't I"
Single by Yung L.A. featuring T.I. and Young Dro
from the album Futuristic Leland
Released	November 25, 2008
Recorded	January 2008
Genre	Hip hop
Length	4:12
Label	Grand Hustle; Interscope;
Songwriter(s)	Yung L.A.; Tremell Clemons; T.I.; Young Dro;
Producer(s)	B Franks
Yung L.A. singles chronology
T.I. singles chronology
Young Dro singles chronology
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"Ain't I" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Yung L.A., released as his debut single on November 25, 2008 via Grand Hustle and Interscope Records. The song was intended to be the lead single from his then-debut album Futuristic Leland, which was later shelved. The song, produced by B Franks, features guest appearances from his then-mentor Young Dro and Grand Hustle label-boss T.I., after the two remixed the song to release it commercially. Upon its release, the song reached number 47 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, on March 28, 2009.^[2] The single is a remix of the original version, which features Grand Hustle label-mate Big Kuntry King.^[3] "Ain't I" was nominated for "Best Collaboration" at the BET Awards.

Music video[]

The Kai Crawford-directed music video was released on BET's 106 & Park on December 9, 2008. The video features cameo appearances from DJ Drama and Lil Duval. It managed to peak at number 2 on 106 & Park and ranked at number 87 on BET's Notarized: Top 100 Videos of 2009 countdown.^{[citation needed]}

Charts[]

Chart (2008–2009)	Peak position
US Billboard Hot 100^[4]	47
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[5]	7
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)^[6]	4

Other versions[]

"Ain't I (Original Version)" (Yung L.A. feat. Big Kuntry King)
"Ain't I (Official Remix) Yung L.A., Young Dro & T.I.
"Ain't I" (Lil' Wayne feat. Jae Millz of Dedication 3)
"Ain't I (Remix)" (feat. Rick Ross, Maino, & Lil' Wayne)
"Ain't I (Remix)" (feat. N.O.R.E.)
"Ain't I" (Rick Ro$ & Triple C's off Purple Codeine 21)
"Ain't I" (feat. Meek Mill)
"Ain't I" (Ace Hood feat. Rick Ross, Lil Wayne & Maino)
"Ain't I" (Ocean's 7 performed by Jermaine Dupri, Johnta Austin & Trey Songz)
"Ain't I (Remix)" (Ya Boy feat. B Raw & Cik. Money)
"Throwdest in the Game" (Chamillionaire)

References[]

^ "Ain't I" Chart historyBillboard. Accessed February 22, 2009.
^ "Ain't I" peak on US BillboardBillboard. Accessed April 3, 2009.
^ Yung L.A. Biographyallmusic. Accessed April 13, 2009.
^ "Yung L.A. Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 16, 2012.
^ "Yung L.A. Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 16, 2012.
^ "Yung L.A. Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 16, 2012.

[1] "Ain't I" Chart historyBillboard. Accessed February 22, 2009.

[2] "Ain't I" peak on US BillboardBillboard. Accessed April 3, 2009.

[3] Yung L.A. Biographyallmusic. Accessed April 13, 2009.

[sc_Billboardhot100_Yung_L.A.-4] "Yung L.A. Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 16, 2012.

[sc_Billboardrandbhiphop_Yung_L.A.-5] "Yung L.A. Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 16, 2012.

[sc_Billboardrapsongs_Yung_L.A.-6] "Yung L.A. Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 16, 2012.

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Singles	"Ain't I" "Futuristic Love (Elroy)" "36 O's"
Featured singles	"Take Off"
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Discography
Studio albums	Best Thang Smokin' High Times Da Reality Show
Compilations	In da Streetz Volume 4 G.D.O.D. (Get Dough or Die) We Want Smoke
Singles	"Shoulder Lean" "Rubberband Banks" "Take Off" "FDB" "We in da City"
Featured singles	"Top Back (Remix)" "We Fly High (Remix)" "Ain't I" "Nasty"