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Commercial performance

The song debuted at number 95 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. In its second week, the song rose to number 85; in its third week, it rose 61 places to number 24. The song later peaked at number 7 on the chart. It peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand singles chart.

Music video

The video was shot and filmed in Cedar Grove, showing local landmarks and featuring a crowd of people singing along to the song. The music video peaked at number one on

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''. Closing out the year, the music video peaked at number 3 on BET's Top 100 Videos of 2007.

Remixes

The remix, titled "The Ratchet Remix", features guest vocals by fellow rappers The Game,

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and Pitbull made their own remix version to the song, titled "'Aye Wey Wey".

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

In popular culture

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References

External links

Hurricane's Official MyspaceHurricane Chris' Official YouTube channel
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