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Wikipedia article
"'Unusual'" is a song by American recording artist Trey Songz, released as the fourth official single from his fourth studio album, 'Passion, Pain & Pleasure' (2010). featuring Drake. It is produced by Pop & Oak, Dexter Wansel, Ezekiel Lewis and Drake.
Writing and composition
The horns, strings, guitar, were originally recorded by Pop's father Dexter with the intention of being used for samples in new recordings. Pop then chopped and sampled from those recordings. The beat was intended to be given to Kanye West but Mike Caren an A&R at Atlantic Records received it and had the idea of creating an R&B record to it.
Release and reception
"Unusual" was sent by Atlantic Records and Songbook for urban contemporary airplay on May 17, 2011. The song debuted at number eighty-five on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart dated October 16, 2010, and went on to peak at forty-eight Upon release, "Unusual" re-entered the chart at ten and has since peaked at number seven on the R&B chart in its twenty-fourth charting week. It also debuted at #90 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 and has reached a current peak of #68.
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References
Category:2011 singles
Category:Trey Songz songs
Category:Drake (musician) songs
Category:Songs written by Drake (musician)
Category:Songs written by Ezekiel Lewis
Category:2010 songs
Category:Atlantic Records singles
Category:Songs written by Trey Songz
Category:Songs written by Pop Wansel
Category:Songs written by Oak Felder
Category:Songs written by John Maultsby
Category:Songs written by Dexter Wansel
Category:Song recordings produced by Pop & Oak
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