Day Dreaming (DJ Drama song)

"Day Dreaming" is a song by American hip hop artist DJ Drama. The song serves as the lead single from his second studio album Gangsta Grillz: The Album (Vol. 2). The hip hop song, produced by Drumma Boy, features guest vocals from American singer Akon, as well as American rappers Snoop Dogg and T.I.^[1] The song was released onto iTunes on February 9, 2009.^[2] Originally, the song was meant for Akon's album Freedom, under the title "Go Go Dancer". The song peaked at #33 in New Zealand and #59 in Sweden, becoming DJ Drama's only entry in those countries.

"Day Dreaming"
Single by DJ Drama featuring Akon, Snoop Dogg and T.I.
from the album Gangsta Grillz: The Album (Vol. 2)
Released	January 27, 2009 February 9, 2009 (iTunes)
Recorded	2008
Genre	Hip hop
Length	4:51 3:46 (radio edit)
Label	Grand Hustle, Atlantic
Songwriter(s)	Calvin Broadus Christopher Gholson Clifford Harris Aliaune Thiam
Producer(s)	Drumma Boy
DJ Drama singles chronology
"Love for Money" (2008) "Day Dreaming" (2009) "Ridiculous" (2009)
Akon singles chronology
"Beautiful" (2009) "Day Dreaming" (2009) "Stuck with Each Other" (2009)
Snoop Dogg singles chronology
"Bottle Pop" (2009) "Day Dreaming" (2009) "Hot Girl" (2009)
T.I. singles chronology
"Dead and Gone" (2009) "Day Dreaming" (2009) "Remember Me" (2009)

Music video

The song’s music video was filmed in Los Angeles and directed by Rage.^[3] The video was released to MTV's Sucker Free on February 25, 2009.^[4] The video features cameo appearances by Lil Jon, Rich Boy, Red Cafe, Young Dro, Mac Boney, Jay Rock, Big Kuntry King, Yung L.A., Glasses Malone, Killer Mike, DeRay Davis, JR Get Money, L.A. The Darkman, B.o.B, Alfamega, Xtaci, Drumma Boy, DJ Trendsetter Sense and JabbaWockeeZ.^[5]

Charts

Chart (2009)	Peak position
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[6]	59
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[7]	33
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8]	88
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[9]	24

References

1. DJ Drama's New Single -- Featuring T.I., Akon and Snoop -- Hits The 'Net. MTV.com.
2. Day Dreaming - iTunes single. iTunes. Accessed February 25, 2009.
3. On Set of DJ Drama's "Day Dreaming" Video. Rap-Up.
4. Drama - "Day Dreaming" music video. MTV. Accessed February 25, 2009.
5. Video: DJ Drama f/ Akon, Snoop Dogg, & T.I.- "Day Dreaming". Rap-Up. Accessed February 25, 2009.
6. "Drama feat. Akon, Snoop Dogg & T.I. – Day Dreaming". Singles Top 100. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
7. "Drama feat. Akon, Snoop Dogg & T.I. – Day Dreaming". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
8. "Drama Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
9. "Drama Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved June 19, 2022.