We the Best Forever
We the Best Forever is the fifth studio album by American disc jockey and record producer DJ Khaled. It was released under We the Best Music Group, Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records, and Universal Motown Records on July 19, 2011 instead of June 28, 2011.[1] It is his first album to be released on a major label, his first four albums being released on the independent label Koch Records, which later changed its name to E1 Music.
"It Ain't Over Til It's Over" redirects here. For the Lenny Kravitz song, see It Ain't Over 'til It's Over.We the Best Forever
July 19, 2011
October 2010 – May 2011
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- Ben Diehl
- Cubic Z
- Tha Bizness
- Boi-1da
- Danja
- DJ Khaled
- DJ Nasty
- Infinity
- The Inkredibles
- Lex Luger
- Lu Diaz
- The Monarch
- Noah "40" Shebib
- The Renegades
- The Runners
- T-Minus
Background[edit]
Khaled announced via Twitter on August 16, 2010 that the album would be titled We the Best Forever.[2] On August 19, 2010, three days after announcing the album title he announced he had signed with Cash Money Records.[3] On December 7, 2010 Khaled said the album was 75% done.[4]
Khaled confirmed in September 2010 that the people he's made past hits with including, Birdman, Lil Wayne, would be featured on the project.[5] Khaled revealed that he really wanted Eminem featured on one of his "street anthems" and asked Eminem to "do it for hip hop music as a whole."[5] In February 2011 Khaled confirmed that Drake, Rick Ross, T-Pain, and Plies will be featured in the album.[6] In April 2011, Khaled revealed additional guest appearances, including Fabolous, Young Jeezy, Fat Joe, Ace Hood, B.o.B, Cee Lo Green, Keyshia Cole, Ne-Yo, Chris Brown, and Akon.[7][8] On his first webisode Khaled confirmed production from The Runners on the album.[9][6]
Singles[edit]
Khaled originally announced the first single would feature Lil Wayne.[4] The album's first single "Welcome to My Hood" featuring Rick Ross, Plies, Lil Wayne, and T-Pain, and produced by The Renegades, Cubic Z, DJ Nasty & LVM, and Khaled was released on January 18, 2011.[10] It peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 at number seventy-nine.[11] On February 10, 2011, the music video was released for "Welcome to My Hood" featuring Rick Ross, Plies, Lil Wayne, and T-Pain.[12] On April 27, 2011, the music video was released for the "Welcome to My Hood" (Remix) featuring T-Pain, Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Twista, Mavado, Birdman, Ace Hood, The Game, Fat Joe, Jadakiss, Bun B and Waka Flocka Flame.[13]
On May 12, 2011, Khaled premiered the second single titled "I'm On One" featuring Drake, Rick Ross and Lil Wayne and produced by T-Minus, Noah "40" Shebib, and Kromatik. It was released in the United States for digital download on May 20, 2011, and was released to U.S mainstream radio on August 23.[14][15] It debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number seventy-eight, and has since peaked at number ten, becoming his then highest peaking song on the chart.[11] On June 26, 2011, the music video was released for "I'm On One" featuring Drake, Rick Ross and Lil Wayne.[16]
The next single with a video to be released is Infinity-produced "It Ain't Over Til It's Over", featuring Mary J. Blige, Fabolous, and Jadakiss, released on iTunes on July 8. The next day, the official music video for "It Ain't Over Til It's Over" was premiered. The song was released to U.S. Rhythmic radio on August 30.[17]
The fourth single is "Legendary", featuring R&B singers Chris Brown, Keyshia Cole, and Ne-Yo.[17] It was produced by DJ Nasty, Cubic Z & LVM, and was released to U.S. Rhythmic radio on October 4, 2011.[17]