"I'm the Man" is a song by American

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recording artist Sonny Digital originally released on SoundCloud. After hearing the song

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,reached out to purchase the song from Sonny Digital, he agreed on the selling it with the only stipulation be that 50 couldn’t change the hook or production. 50 cent released it on December 4, 2015 as the third single from his eleventh mixtape, ''The Kanan Tape'' (2015). The hip hop song features vocals and

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from

Sonny Digital Sonny Corey Uwaezuoke (born March 5, 1991), better known by his stage name Sonny Digital, is an American record producer, rapper, and DJ.

. It was released for digital download on February 12, 2016.

Music video

On January 1, 2016, 50 Cent uploaded the music video for "I'm the Man" on his

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account.

Track listing

*Download digital #I'm the Man (featuring

Sonny Digital Sonny Corey Uwaezuoke (born March 5, 1991), better known by his stage name Sonny Digital, is an American record producer, rapper, and DJ.

) — 3:55

Remix

The official remix features vocals from recording artist

Chris Brown Christopher Maurice Brown (born May 5, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. A Pop music, pop and hip-hop-influenced contemporary R&B, R&B musician who works in a variety of genres, he has been called the "Honorific nic ...

and produced by Sonny Digital. It was released for digital download on May 6, 2016 as the single, with the

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Track listing

*Download digital #I'm the Man (Remix) (featuring

) – 3:55

Music video

The music video for the remix version premiered on May 6, 2016, on his YouTube and

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account. It was directed by Eif Rivera. The end of the video features the preview from music video " No Romeo No Juliet" As of April 2024, the video has amassed over 320 million views.50 Cent ft. Chris Brown - I'm The Man (Official Video)

Charts

Weekly charts

Original version

Remix version

Certifications and sales

References

External links

* {{authority control 2015 songs 2016 singles 50 Cent songs Chris Brown songs Capitol Records singles G-Unit Records singles Song recordings produced by Sonny Digital Songs written by 50 Cent Songs written by Chris Brown Songs written by Sonny Digital