"Take Off" is a song by American
hip hop recording artist
Young Dro
D'Juan Montrel Hart (born January 15, 1979), better known by his stage name Young Dro, is an American rapper. After gaining recognition with his regional hit song "Yes Sir", from his 2002 independent album ''I Got That Dro'', Young Dro aligned ...
, released as a
single
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Arts, entertainment, and media
* Single (music), a song release
Songs
* "Single" (Natasha Bedingfield song), 2004
* "Single" (New Kids on the Block and Ne-Yo song), 2008
* "Single" (William Wei song), 2016
* "Single", by ...
on March 17, 2009. The song was initially meant to be first single from second studio album, then-titled ''P.O.L.O. (Players Only Live Once)''. The song, produced by
Beat Billionaire
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, features fellow American rapper and Dro's former protege
Yung L.A.
Leland Sanford Austin (born March 26, 1986), better known by his stage name Yung L.A. or Da Boi Lay, is an American hip hop recording artist from Atlanta, Georgia. He is perhaps best known for his debut single "Ain't I", which peaked at number ...
The song was leaked on November 11, 2008, but was officially released on iTunes on March 17, 2009.
Music video
The music video was filmed in
Atlanta
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on April 3, 2009. It was directed by
Gabriel Hart
Gabriel E. Hart (born February 14, 1978) is a motion picture, music video director and commercial director.
Career
After being denied entry into film school, he became a self-taught editor, screenwriter, producer and director. In 2006, he won ...
. There are
cameo appearance
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s from
Big Kuntry King,
T.I., J-Money,
DJ Drama and more.
PHOTOS: Young Dro Feat. Yung LA “Take Off” Music Video Shoot
/ref> It appeared as the ''New Joint of The Day'' on 106 & Park
''106 & Park'' is an American hip hop and R&B music video show, set up in a countdown format, that was broadcast on weekdays at 6:00 pm ET/5:00 pm CT on BET; it aired on a one-day delay on BET International. It was the network's highest- rated ...
, on May 14.
Charts
References
External links
*Young Dro ft. Yung L.A. - Take Off
Music Video
{{Yung L.A.
2009 singles
Young Dro songs
Grand Hustle Records singles
Music videos directed by Gabriel Hart
Atlantic Records singles
2009 songs