Party People (Nelly song)
2008 single by Fergie and Nelly
"Party People" is a song recorded by American rapper Nelly featuring American singer Fergie. It was released on March 18, 2008, as the lead single for Nelly's fifth studio album, Brass Knuckles, and was featured on the deluxe edition of Fergie's debut album, The Dutchess (both released in 2008). Both artists co-wrote the track with producer Polow da Don and co-producer Sean Garrett. The song garnered negative reviews from music critics.
"Party People" peaked at numbers 40 and 62 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts, respectively. It also reached the top 20 in countries like Australia, Ireland, New Zealand and the UK. A music video for the single, directed by Marc Webb, takes place in an underground room with cameos by Polow da Don, Keri Hilson and Ciara.
Background
The song was originally intended for Fergie's debut album, The Dutchess (on the Deluxe Edition of which it now appears), and featured Miami-based rapper Trina. Originally, the track was played and intended to feature Houston rapper Chamillionaire, before he passed up on the offer. In yet another (see "Love in This Club") example of Polow da Don releasing tracks or beats before they were intended, he then played the track for Nelly who immediately decided that he wanted to use the beat.
Critical reception
Azeem Ahmad of musicOMH called it "Brass Knuckles' surprise track", saying it "feels like a rap battle between the two artists".
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