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
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Wiz Khalifa singles chronology
"Celebration"
(2012) Celebration2012		 "Remember You"
(2012) Remember You2012		 "Don't Make Em Like You"
(2012) Don't Make Em Like You2012
The Weeknd singles chronology
"Crew Love"
(2012) Crew Love2012		 "Remember You"
(2012) Remember You2012		 "Wicked Games"
(2012) Wicked Games2012

"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

Certifications

Region CertificationCertified 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. ↑ "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2012-12-08.
  5. ↑ "Wiz Khalifa Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 2012-11-29.
  6. ↑ "Wiz Khalifa Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. 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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