Smile (G-Unit song)

"Smile" is a song by American hip hop group G-Unit, released on April 8, 2004 as the fourth and final single from their debut album, Beg for Mercy (2003). The song was produced by No I.D. and contains a sample "I Too Am Wanting", as performed by Syreeta.

"Smile"
Single by G-Unit
from the album Beg for Mercy
ReleasedApril 8, 2004
Recorded2003
GenreHip hop
Length3:38
LabelG-Unit, Interscope
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)No I.D.
G-Unit singles chronology
"Wanna Get to Know You"
(2004)		 "Smile"
(2004)		 "I Like the Way She Do It"
(2008)

Background

Lloyd Banks is the main artist on the song, with his G-Unit cohort 50 Cent, only singing "be the reason you smile" as a background vocal on the refrain as well as giving the intro.

Music video

The video goes through Lloyd Banks' life from a child to an adult, as he gets involved in love interests and relationships. It features Banks' two brothers, who play him at different points in his life. Former G-Unit Records artist, Olivia, is the adult girl featured in the video. The video was directed by Jessy Terrero.

Chart positions
Chart (2004) Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[1] 72
Irish Singles Chart 34

References
  1. BillBoard. Artists Chart History - G-Unit, Singles. BillBoard. Accessed July 16, 2008.


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