Can't Raise a Man
| "Can't Raise a Man" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by K. Michelle | ||||
| from the album Rebellious Soul & 0 Fucks Given | ||||
| Released |
November 16, 2012 January 13, 2014 (Reissue) | |||
| Format | Digital download, CD single | |||
| Genre | R&B, Soul | |||
| Length | 3:28 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Kimberly Pate, Troy Taylor, Ezekiel Lewis, Menardini Timothee, Najja McDowell | |||
| Producer(s) | Bridgetown, Troy Taylor, Ezekiel Lewis | |||
| K. Michelle singles chronology | ||||
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"Can't Raise a Man" is a song by American R&B singer K. Michelle released on November 16, 2012. It is the second single from her debut studio album Rebellious Soul. Produced by Bridgetown, Troy Taylor, Ezekiel Lewis & written by Troy Taylor, Ezekiel Lewis, Menardini Timothee, and Najja McDowell. This song samples an instrumental-like of Dilemma by Nelly.
Chart performance
On February 14, 2014, the song peaked at number 94 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart,[1] number 23 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart,[2] number 12 on the Heatseekers Songs chart[3] and number 19 on the R&B Streaming Songs.[4]
On April 5, 2014, the song peaked at number 30 on the US Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart and number 13 on US Billboard Hot R&B Songs.[5][6] On April 19, 2014 the song peaked at number 13 on US Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay,[7]
Music video
The music video for the song was released on February 7, 2014 via YouTube and was directed by Benny Boom. It was shot at Great Falls (Passaic River) in Paterson, New Jersey.[8]
Charts
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 94 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | 23 |
| US Hot R&B Songs | 13 |
| US Adult R&B Songs | 30 |
| US Heatseekers Songs | 12 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/Sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[9] | Gold | 500,000 |
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*sales figures based on certification alone | ||
References
- ↑ "Billboard Hot 100 Chart". Billboard. Billboard. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
- ↑ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart". Billboard. Billboard. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
- ↑ "Heatseekers Songs Chart". Billboard. Billboard. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
- ↑ "R&B Streaming Songs". Billboard. Billboard. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
- ↑ "Adult R&B Songs". Billboard. Billboard. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
- ↑ "Hot R&B Songs". Billboard. Billboard. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
- ↑ "R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay". Billboard. Billboard. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
- ↑ "K. Michelle - Can't Raise A Man [Official Video]". YouTube. YouTube. Retrieved February 7, 2014.
- ↑ "American single certifications – K. Michelle – Can't Raise a Man". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.