Remember You

"Remember You"
Single by Wiz Khalifa featuring The Weeknd
from the album O.N.I.F.C.
Released September 24, 2012 (2012-09-24)
Format Digital download
Recorded 2012
Genre
Label Atlantic
Writer(s)
Producer(s)
Wiz Khalifa singles chronology
"Celebration"
(2012)		 "Remember You"
(2012)		 "Don't Make Em Like You"
(2012)
The Weeknd singles chronology
"Crew Love"
(2012)		 "Remember You"
(2012)		 "Wicked Games"
(2012)

"Remember You" is a song by American rapper Wiz Khalifa, released as the second single from his fourth studio album, O.N.I.F.C.. The track features Canadian singer The Weeknd and was produced by Dpat with Illangelo. The song samples "Tell Me Do U Wanna" by Ginuwine. It was released on September 24, 2012, by Atlantic's YouTube channel.

Background

After delaying the album, Wiz Khalifa announced the second single of it, which is Remember You. He revealed the single's cover on his Twitter account, and it was later released on Atlantic's YouTube channel. In an interview with MTV News, Wiz Khalifa talked about the single stating it was a "beautiful idea of The Weeknd".

Music video

The official music video for the song was released on November 13, 2012. The Weeknd does not appear in the video.[1]

Awards and nominations

Year Ceremony Award Result
2014 Grammy Awards (56th) Best Rap/Sung Collaboration[2] Nominated

Track listing

Digital download[3]
  1. "Remember You" – 4:50

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2012–13) Peak
position
UK R&B (Official Charts Company)[4] 31
US Billboard Hot 100[5] 63
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] 15

Year-end charts

Chart (2013) Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] 79

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/Sales
United States (RIAA)[8] Platinum 1,000,000double-dagger

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone

Radio and release history

Country Date Format Label
United States September 24, 2012[3] Digital download Atlantic
October 15, 2012[9] Rhythmic radio

References

  1. ↑ Wiz Khalifa's 'Remember You' Was Weeknd's 'Beautiful' Idea - Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV.com
  2. ↑ http://music-mix.ew.com/2013/12/06/grammy-nominations-2014/
  3. 1 2 iTunes - Music - O.N.I.F.C. (Deluxe Version) by Wiz Khalifa
  4. ↑ "08, 2012/ Archive Chart: December 08, 2012" UK R&B Chart. Retrieved 2012-12-08.
  5. ↑ "Wiz Khalifa – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Wiz Khalifa. Retrieved 2012-11-29.
  6. ↑ "Wiz Khalifa – Chart history" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for Wiz Khalifa. Retrieved 2012-10-07.
  7. ↑ "2013 Year End Charts — R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
  8. ↑ "American single certifications – Wiz Khalifa – Remember You(feat. The Weeknd)". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH
  9. ↑ "R&R Going For Adds: Rhythmic (Week Of: October 15, 2012)". Radio & Records. Retrieved 2012-11-19.
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