Sweat (Bow Wow song)

"Sweat" is a song by American rapper Bow Wow featuring American rapper Lil Wayne, released on October 14, 2011. Produced by Maejor and Detail, it was planned to be a promotional single from Bow Wow's then-titled album Underrated, but remained a single when the album was canceled.

"Sweat"
Single by Bow Wow featuring Lil Wayne
from the album Underrated (shelved)
Released	October 14, 2011
Length	4:52
Label	Cash Money Universal Motown
Songwriter(s)	Shad Moss Dwayne Carter Brandon Green Noel Fisher Rocco Valdes Jermaine Preyan
Producer(s)	Maejor Detail
Bow Wow singles chronology
"Ain't Thinkin' 'Bout You" (2011) "Sweat" (2011) "Better" (2012)
Lil Wayne singles chronology
"Just in Love (Remix)" (2011) "Sweat" (2011) "I'm a Boss (Remix)" (2011)
Music video
"Sweat" on YouTube

Critical reception

Earmilk gave a favorable review of the song, writing "they make for a dope sound. Lil Wayne always brings a fire beat and this is no different as he and Bow Wow go off and create a smooth banger."^[1]

Music video

A behind-the-scenes clip shot by Derick G. and images of the video shoot were released in November 2011,^[2][3] before the official music video was released on January 31, 2012.^[4] It shows Bow Wow wearing a spiked leather face mask, accompanied by leather and chain-clad models,^[2] and rides in a Bugatti.^[4] Lil Wayne is seen wearing a T-shirt reading "Weirdo", shorts and Vans, and holds a skateboard.^[2][3] Rapper Birdman makes a cameo, appearing alongside the artists. In the clip, Bow Wow's female co-star takes a guitar and smashes his plaques. Bow Wow explained the plaques resemble his old albums and their destruction represents a "new beginning" since he signed to Young Money Entertainment.^[3][4]

Charts

Chart (2011)	Peak position
US Billboard Hot 100[5]	48
US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6]	4

References

1. "Bow Wow – Sweat (Feat. Lil' Wayne)". Earmilk. October 14, 2011. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
2. "Bow Wow Rocks with Lil Wayne in 'Sweat' Video". Rap-Up. November 9, 2011. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
3. "Behind the Video: Bow Wow f/ Lil Wayne - 'Sweat'". Rap-Up. November 30, 2011. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
4. "Video: Bow Wow f/ Lil Wayne - 'Sweat'". Rap-Up. January 31, 2012. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
5. "Bow Wow Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
6. "Lil Wayne – Chart History: Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on August 26, 2019. Retrieved September 20, 2023.