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| Artist = ] featuring ]
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| Released = June 4, 2013 | type = single
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| recorded = February 10, 2013<ref name="autogenerated1">{{cite web |last=Langhorne |first=Cyrus |url=http://www.sohh.com/2013/06/2_chainz_has_the_feds_watching_at_summer.html |title=2 Chainz Has The 'Feds Watching' At Summer Jam [Video |publisher=Sohh.Com |date=June 3, 2013 |access-date=July 26, 2013 |archive-date=August 11, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130811171920/http://www.sohh.com/2013/06/2_chainz_has_the_feds_watching_at_summer.html |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="autogenerated2">{{cite web |url=http://www.vibe.com/article/exclusive-pharrell-making-2-chainz-feds-watching-single |title=Exclusive: Pharrell On the Making Of 2 Chainz 'Feds Watching' Single |work=Vibe |date=June 5, 2013 |access-date=July 26, 2013 |archive-date=August 9, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130809222850/http://www.vibe.com/article/exclusive-pharrell-making-2-chainz-feds-watching-single |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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"'''Feds Watching'''" is a song written and performed by American rapper ] featuring fellow American rapper ]. Produced by the latter, it released on June 4, 2013, as the ] from the former's second studio album '']'' (2013). The song has since peaked at number 66 on the ].

"'''Feds Watching'''" is a song by American ] recording artist ], released June 3, 2013 as the ] from his second ] '']'' (2013). The song, which features fellow American ] ], who also ] "Feds Watching". The song has since peaked at number 67 on the ].


==Background== ==Background==
On June 2, 2013, 2 Chainz premiered "Feds Watching" at the ]'s Summer Jam, the first single from his second studio album. The song features ] and was recorded on 2013 Grammy Awards night.<ref name="autogenerated1"/><ref name="autogenerated2"/> The song was released to ] two days later, on June 4, 2013.<ref name="apple1">{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/feds-watching-feat.-pharrell/id657628377 |title=iTunes Store |publisher=iTunes Store |access-date=July 26, 2013}}</ref>
In late 2012, Epps stated once he completed the ] concert tour in promotion of his debut studio album, he will head back into the studio. In November 2012, he revealed he was three songs deep into his second studio album.<ref name="www.hiphopdx.com">{{Cite web | last = | first = | title = 2 Chainz Has Three Songs Recorded For Sophomore LP | url = http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21735/title.2-chainz-has-three-songs-recorded-for-sophomore-lp | publisher = | date = | accessdate = 2 November 2012 }}</ref><ref>http://www.xxlmag.com/features/2013/01/xxl-presents-the-35-most-anticipated-albums-of-2013-3/#18</ref> On May 23, 2013, he announced that his second studio album will be released on September 10, 2013.<ref>http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.24073/title.2-chainz-announces-sophomore-solo-album-release-date/</ref>

On June 2, 2013, Epps premiered "Feds Watching" at the ]'s Summer Jam, the first single from his second studio album. The song features ] and was recorded on 2013 Grammy Awards night.<ref>http://www.sohh.com/2013/06/2_chainz_has_the_feds_watching_at_summer.html</ref><ref>http://www.vibe.com/article/exclusive-pharrell-making-2-chainz-feds-watching-single</ref> The song was released to ] on two days later, on June 4, 2013.<ref>https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/feds-watching-feat.-pharrell/id657628377</ref>


==Music video== ==Music video==
The ], released June 30, 2013 and was directed by Ryan Hope. A theme highly emphasized in the music video is that ] featured many dark-skinned women as extras in the video.<ref>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/01/2-chainz-feds-watching-video-pharrell_n_3528133.html</ref> The music video, released June 30, 2013 and was directed by Ryan Hope. A theme highly emphasized in the music video is that ] featured many dark-skinned women as extras in the video.<ref name="huffingtonpost1">{{cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/01/2-chainz-feds-watching-video-pharrell_n_3528133.html |title=2 Chainz' 'Feds Watching' Video Features Pharrell And Many Beautiful Ladies |work=HuffPost |date= July 1, 2013|access-date=July 26, 2013}}</ref>


'']'' gave the music video a positive review stating: "It should be illegal for this many attractive women to be in the same place at the same time. 'Feds Watching' serves a disproportional male to female ratio in an exotic, secluded bachelor pad.".<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/1568797/four-play-2-chainz-fantasia-ciara-hodgy-beats |title=Four-Play: 2 Chainz, Fantasia, Ciara & Hodgy Beats |magazine=Billboard |date=July 3, 2013 |access-date=July 26, 2013}}</ref>
===Critical reception===
'']'' gave the music video a positive review stating: "It should be illegal for this many attractive women to be in the same place at the same time. "Feds Watching" serves a disproportional male to female ratio in an exotic, secluded bachelor pad.".<ref>http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/1568797/four-play-2-chainz-fantasia-ciara-hodgy-beats</ref>


'']'' also gave the video a positive review stating: "2 Chainz' "Feds Watching" video follows the luxury rap music video formula with one notable twist. In the song, 2 Chainz raps about sporting Commes des Garcons and Alexander Wang clothing because "if the Fed's watching," he'd like to be "fresh as hell." (It turns out, of course, that they are watching.) The visuals for the song are appropriately lavish, wish most of the action taking place in a Los Angeles mansion perched above the city."<ref>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/01/2-chainz-feds-watching-video-pharrell_n_3528133.html</ref> '']'' also gave the video a positive review stating: "2 Chainz' 'Feds Watching' video follows the luxury rap music video formula with one notable twist. In the song, 2 Chainz raps about sporting Commes des Garcons and Alexander Wang clothing because 'if the Fed's watching,' he'd like to be 'fresh as hell.' (It turns out, of course, that they are watching.) The visuals for the song are appropriately lavish, with most of the action taking place in a Los Angeles mansion perched above the city."<ref name="huffingtonpost1"/>

== Critical reception ==
'']'' ranked the song at 81 on their list of the 100 best songs of 2013.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Eliscu |first=Jenny |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/100-best-songs-of-2013-20131204/2-chainz-feat-pharrell-feds-watching-19691231 |title=2 Chainz feat. Pharrell, "Feds Watching" – 100 Best Songs of 2013 |magazine=Rolling Stone |date=December 4, 2013 |access-date=April 10, 2016}}</ref> ] positioned it at number 69 on their list of the 100 best songs of 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/features/staff-lists/9288-the-top-tracks-of-2013/3/|title=The Top 100 Tracks of 2013 - Page 3|website=] |access-date=December 16, 2013|archive-date=February 29, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160229021212/http://pitchfork.com/features/staff-lists/9288-the-top-tracks-of-2013/3/|url-status=dead}}</ref> It was ranked at number 23 on '']''{{'}}s list of the 25 best songs of the year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/12/the-25-best-songs-of-2013/2/ |title=The 25 Best Songs Of 2013 – XXL |publisher=Xxlmag.com |date=December 25, 2013 |access-date=April 10, 2016}}</ref>

==Remixes==
A remix was released on September 1, 2013, via ]'s mixtape, '']''. The remix features verses from Lil Wayne and ] All three artists were on tour together at the time of the recording.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hip-hopvibe.com/2013/09/01/lil-wayne-ft-2-chainz-and-t-i-feds-watching/ |title=Lil Wayne ft. 2 Chainz and T.I. – "Feds Watching" |publisher=Hip Hop Vibe |date=September 1, 2013 |access-date=April 10, 2016}}</ref> ] also released a remix of the song.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2013/08/20/new-music-nelly-feds-watching-remix/ |title=New Music: Nelly – 'Feds Watching (Remix)' |publisher=Rap-Up |date=August 20, 2013 |access-date=April 10, 2016}}</ref>


==Track listing== ==Track listing==
; Digital single ; Digital single
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==Charts==
== Chart performance ==
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===Weekly charts===
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===Year-end charts===
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|US ] ('']'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2013/hot-r-b-hip-hop-songs?page=6|title=2013 Year End Charts – R&B/Hip-Hop Songs|magazine=] |access-date=December 13, 2013}}</ref>
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===Certifications===
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{{Certification Table Entry|region=United States|artist=2 Chainz|title=Feds Watching|award=Platinum|type=single|relyear=2013|certyear=2021|access-date=November 4, 2021}}
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==Release history== ==Release history==
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==References== ==References==
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== External links == == External links ==
* {{MetroLyrics song|2-chainz|feds-watching}}<!-- Licensed lyrics provider -->


{{2 Chainz}} {{2 Chainz songs}}
{{Pharrell Williams}} {{Pharrell Williams}}

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2013 single by 2 Chainz featuring Pharrell
"Feds Watching"
Single by 2 Chainz featuring Pharrell
from the album B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time
ReleasedJune 4, 2013 (2013-06-04)
RecordedFebruary 10, 2013
GenreHip hop
Length4:10
LabelDef Jam
Songwriter(s)Tauheed Epps, Pharrell Williams
Producer(s)Pharrell Williams
2 Chainz singles chronology
"Bubble Butt"
(2013)
"Feds Watching"
(2013)
"Trampoline"
(2013)
Pharrell singles chronology
"Get Lucky"
(2013)
"Feds Watching"
(2013)
"Get Like Me"
(2013)
Music video
"Feds Watching" on YouTube

"Feds Watching" is a song written and performed by American rapper 2 Chainz featuring fellow American rapper Pharrell Williams. Produced by the latter, it released on June 4, 2013, as the lead single from the former's second studio album B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time (2013). The song has since peaked at number 66 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Background

On June 2, 2013, 2 Chainz premiered "Feds Watching" at the Hot 97's Summer Jam, the first single from his second studio album. The song features Pharrell Williams and was recorded on 2013 Grammy Awards night. The song was released to iTunes two days later, on June 4, 2013.

Music video

The music video, released June 30, 2013 and was directed by Ryan Hope. A theme highly emphasized in the music video is that 2 Chainz featured many dark-skinned women as extras in the video.

Billboard gave the music video a positive review stating: "It should be illegal for this many attractive women to be in the same place at the same time. 'Feds Watching' serves a disproportional male to female ratio in an exotic, secluded bachelor pad.".

The Huffington Post also gave the video a positive review stating: "2 Chainz' 'Feds Watching' video follows the luxury rap music video formula with one notable twist. In the song, 2 Chainz raps about sporting Commes des Garcons and Alexander Wang clothing because 'if the Fed's watching,' he'd like to be 'fresh as hell.' (It turns out, of course, that they are watching.) The visuals for the song are appropriately lavish, with most of the action taking place in a Los Angeles mansion perched above the city."

Critical reception

Rolling Stone ranked the song at 81 on their list of the 100 best songs of 2013. Pitchfork Media positioned it at number 69 on their list of the 100 best songs of 2013. It was ranked at number 23 on XXL's list of the 25 best songs of the year.

Remixes

A remix was released on September 1, 2013, via Lil Wayne's mixtape, Dedication 5. The remix features verses from Lil Wayne and T.I. All three artists were on tour together at the time of the recording. Nelly also released a remix of the song.

Track listing

Digital single
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Feds Watching" (featuring Pharrell)Tauheed Epps, Pharrell WilliamsPharrell4:10

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2013) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100 66
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) 18
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard) 12
US Rhythmic (Billboard) 18

Year-end charts

Chart (2013) Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) 61

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) Platinum 1,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Country Date Format Label Ref.
United States June 4, 2013 Digital download Def Jam

References

  1. ^ Langhorne, Cyrus (June 3, 2013). "2 Chainz Has The 'Feds Watching' At Summer Jam [Video". Sohh.Com. Archived from the original on August 11, 2013. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
  2. ^ "Exclusive: Pharrell On the Making Of 2 Chainz 'Feds Watching' Single". Vibe. June 5, 2013. Archived from the original on August 9, 2013. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
  3. ^ "Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey & More Surprise at Summer Jam XX". Billboard. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
  4. ^ "iTunes Store". iTunes Store. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
  5. ^ "2 Chainz' 'Feds Watching' Video Features Pharrell And Many Beautiful Ladies". HuffPost. July 1, 2013. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
  6. "Four-Play: 2 Chainz, Fantasia, Ciara & Hodgy Beats". Billboard. July 3, 2013. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
  7. Eliscu, Jenny (December 4, 2013). "2 Chainz feat. Pharrell, "Feds Watching" – 100 Best Songs of 2013". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
  8. "The Top 100 Tracks of 2013 - Page 3". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on February 29, 2016. Retrieved December 16, 2013.
  9. "The 25 Best Songs Of 2013 – XXL". Xxlmag.com. December 25, 2013. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
  10. "Lil Wayne ft. 2 Chainz and T.I. – "Feds Watching"". Hip Hop Vibe. September 1, 2013. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
  11. "New Music: Nelly – 'Feds Watching (Remix)'". Rap-Up. August 20, 2013. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
  12. "2 Chainz Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  13. "2 Chainz Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
  14. "2 Chainz Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard.
  15. "2 Chainz Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard.
  16. "2013 Year End Charts – R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
  17. "American single certifications – 2 Chainz – Feds Watching". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 4, 2021.

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