Round of Applause (Waka Flocka Flame song)

"Round of Applause"
Single by Waka Flocka Flame featuring Drake
from the album Triple F Life: Fans, Friends & Family
Released	October 14, 2011
Format	CD single; digital download;
Recorded	2011
Genre	Southern Hip hop
Length	4:26
Label	1017 Brick Squad, Warner Bros., Asylum
Songwriter(s)	Juaquin Malphurs; Aubrey Graham; Lexus Lewis;
Producer(s)	Lex Luger
Waka Flocka Flame singles chronology
Drake singles chronology
Music video
	"Round of Applause" on YouTube

"Round of Applause" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Waka Flocka Flame. The song, released October 14, 2011, serves as the lead single from his second studio album Triple F Life: Fans, Friends & Family. The track features Canadian rapper Drake and was produced by frequent collaborator Lex Luger.

Background

The song leaked, without Drake, in early August 2011.^[1] Drake remixed the song, and released it through his official blog October's Very Own, on September 11, 2011, stating: "First Lex Luger beat I ever got to rap on...feel like I got seat B60 on Southwest...everybody has gone in before me...but we made it happen!".^[2] On October 13, 2011, it was announced Waka Flocka Flame chose to master the remix and release it as the official single.

Music video

On January 20, 2012, Janice Llamoca, cheerleader of the LA Lakers released some footage of the making-of the music video, recorded with her iPhone.^[3] On January 30, official behind-the-scenes footage was released.^[4] On February 25, 2012 the official music video, directed by Mr. Boomtown was released. Young Money rapper Lil Chuckee and Draya from Basketball Wives make cameo appearances.^[5]

Charts

Chart (2011–12)	Peak position
US Billboard Hot 100^[6]	86
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[7]	15
US Rap Songs (Billboard)^[8]	16

Release history

Country	Date	Format	Label
United States^[9]	October 14, 2011	Digital download	Warner Bros. Records

References

↑ "New Music: Waka Flocka Flame – 'Round of Applause'". Rap-Up. 2011-08-09. Retrieved 2011-10-28.
↑ "Round Of Applause". Drake - October's Very Own. 2011-09-11. Retrieved 2011-10-28.
↑ "Video: Waka Flocka ft. Drake – Round Of Applause (BTS)". Los Angeles Leakers. 2012-01-20. Retrieved 2012-01-31.
↑ "Fozzie Bear – Round Of Applause f. Drake (BTS Video)". 2DopeBoyz. 2012-01-30. Retrieved 2012-01-31.
↑ "Fozzie Bear – Round Of Applause f. Drake (Video)". 2DopeBoyz. 2012-02-26. Retrieved 2012-02-26.
↑ https://www.billboard.com/artist/277783/waka+flocka+flame/chart
↑ https://www.billboard.com/artist/301284/drake/chart?f=367
↑ http://www.billboard.com/column/chartbeat#/column/chartbeat/chart-highlights-michael-buble-jingles-onto-1005519752.story
↑ "iTunes - Music - Round of Applause (feat. Drake) - Single by Waka Flocka Flame". iTunes Store (US). Apple. 2011-10-14. Retrieved 2013-10-19.

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[1] "New Music: Waka Flocka Flame – 'Round of Applause'". Rap-Up. 2011-08-09. Retrieved 2011-10-28.

[2] "Round Of Applause". Drake - October's Very Own. 2011-09-11. Retrieved 2011-10-28.

[3] "Video: Waka Flocka ft. Drake – Round Of Applause (BTS)". Los Angeles Leakers. 2012-01-20. Retrieved 2012-01-31.

[4] "Fozzie Bear – Round Of Applause f. Drake (BTS Video)". 2DopeBoyz. 2012-01-30. Retrieved 2012-01-31.

[5] "Fozzie Bear – Round Of Applause f. Drake (Video)". 2DopeBoyz. 2012-02-26. Retrieved 2012-02-26.

[6] ttps://www.billboard.com/artist/277783/waka+flocka+flame/chart

[7] ttps://www.billboard.com/artist/301284/drake/chart?f=367

[8] ttp://www.billboard.com/column/chartbeat#/column/chartbeat/chart-highlights-michael-buble-jingles-onto-1005519752.story

[9] "iTunes - Music - Round of Applause (feat. Drake) - Single by Waka Flocka Flame". iTunes Store (US). Apple. 2011-10-14. Retrieved 2013-10-19.

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Discography
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So Far Gone	"Successful" "Best I Ever Had" "I'm Goin' In"
We Are Young Money	"Every Girl" "BedRock"
Thank Me Later	"Fireworks" "Over" "Up All Night" "Fancy" "Miss Me" "Find Your Love" "9AM in Dallas"
Take Care	"Over My Dead Body" "Headlines" "Crew Love" "Take Care" "Marvins Room" "We'll Be Fine" "Make Me Proud" "Lord Knows" "HYFR (Hell Ya Fucking Right)" "The Motto"
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If You're Reading This It's Too Late	"Energy" "Preach"
What a Time to Be Alive	"Jumpman"
Views	"Controlla" "One Dance" "Pop Style" "Too Good" "Hotline Bling"
More Life	"Free Smoke" "No Long Talk" "Passionfruit" "Get It Together" "Madiba Riddim" "Blem" "Gyalchester" "Portland" "Sacrifices" "Teenage Fever" "KMT" "Glow" "Since Way Back" "Fake Love" "Ice Melts"
Scary Hours / Scorpion	"God's Plan / Diplomatic Immunity" "Nonstop" "Emotionless" "I'm Upset" "Mob Ties" "Nice for What" "In My Feelings" "Don't Matter to Me"
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