"Marvin & Chardonnay" is a song by American rapper Big Sean, released as the second single from his debut studio album, Finally Famous.[1] It features American rappers Kanye West and Roscoe Dash. The song was written by Sean, West, Dash, and Andrew "Pop" Wansel with production by Wansel. It was sent to urban contemporary radio stations on July 12, 2011 and to Rhythmic radio on July 26, 2011.[2] In the chorus of the song, Roscoe Dash references late American R&B/soul music singer Marvin Gaye and white wine chardonnay. The song was originally called "Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay".[3]
The music video for "Marvin & Chardonnay" premiered on September 7, 2011 on Vevo. It was directed by Hype Williams. It features appearances from both Kanye West and Roscoe Dash. He also premiered on the video on BET's106 & Park the week of, reaching number one on the countdown. The video is similar to other Hype Williams directed videos: Twista's "Give It Up" and Kanye West's "Gold Digger".
Chart performance[]
Marvin & Chardonnay debuted at number 88 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart on the week of August 5, 2011.[4] On the week October 8, 2011, the single later reached its peak position at number 32 on the chart.[5] On September 23, 2014, the song was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over a million copies in the United States.[6]
