"Millionaire" is a song by American singer Kelis, featuring American rapper André 3000, taken from the former's third studio album, Tasty (2003). Released as the album's third single on October 18, 2004, the song was written by Kelis and André 3000, produced by the latter, and contains a sample of the 1985 song "La Di Da Di" by Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick. Like Kelis' previous single "Trick Me", "Millionaire" was not released in the United States due to her American label Arista's restructuring. The song peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart, earning Kelis her third consecutive top-five single, while becoming a modest commercial success internationally. The accompanying music video, directed by Giuseppe Capotondi, does not feature Kelis or André 3000, but instead features children appearing as the duo's younger selves.
Commercial performance "Millionaire" debuted at number three on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Kelis' third consecutive top-five entry from Tasty. The song performed moderately in the rest of Europe, reaching number eight in Ireland, number 11 in Finland, number 36 in Belgium, number 43 in Switzerland, and number 50 in Sweden. In Oceania, the single charted at number 23 in Australia and at number 27 in New Zealand.
Track listings
UK CD 1 and German CD single "Millionaire" (radio edit) – 3:45 "Millionaire" (instrumental) – 3:45
UK CD 2 and Australian CD single "Millionaire" (radio edit) – 3:45 "Millionaire" (instrumental) – 3:45 "Trick Me" (Tiefschwarz Special Trick Remix) – 7:33 "Millionaire" (video) "Trick Me" (video)
UK 12-inch single A1. "Millionaire" (radio edit) – 3:45 A2. "In Public" (featuring Nas) – 4:25 B1. "Trick Me" (E-Smoove House Trick) – 7:42
Credits and personnel Credits adapted from the liner notes of Tasty.
Recording Recorded at Stankonia Recording and DARP Studios (Atlanta, Georgia) Mixed at Sony Music Studios (New York City) Mastered at Sterling Sound (New York City)
Personnel
Kelis – vocals André 3000 – vocals, production, drums, music programming, keyboards Matthew Still – recording Vincent Alexander – recording James Majors – recording Carlton Lynn – recording Warren Bletcher – recording assistance Doug Harms – recording assistance Dexter Simmons – mixing Andrew Dawson – mixing assistance Kevin Kendricks – keyboards, piano Regina Davenport – production coordination Chris Athens – mastering
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2004) Peakposition Europe (European Hot 100 Singles) 8 Greece (IFPI Greece) 29Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade) 3
Year-end charts Chart (2004) Position UK Singles (OCC) 89
Certifications
Release history Region Date Format Label United Kingdom October 18, 2004 Virgin Germany CD single EMI Australia November 22, 2004
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