"Party Starter" is a song by the American actor and rapper Will Smith. It was released on August 2, 2005 as the second and final single from his fourth studio album, Lost and Found. It was written by Smith, American rapper Ludacris and record producer Polow da Don, the latter of whom also produced the song. "Party Starter" was Smith's final single before his 12-year recording hiatus.
Reception Pittsburgh Post-Gazette writer Scott Mevins described the song as "lite crunk" and where Lost and Found picks up after the "lame start" of the opening track, "Here He Comes."
Track listings UK CD1 "Party Starter" (radio edit) – 4:22 "Party Starter" (instrumental) – 4:33 "Party Starter" (a cappella) – 4:07
UK CD2 "Party Starter" (radio edit) – 4:22 "Party Starter" (Freshman Remix) – 4:15 "Party Starter" (Co-P Grimey Mix) – 4:30 "Party Starter" (video) – 4:22
Charts Chart (2005) PeakpositionNetherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)6
Release history +Release dates and formats for "Party Starter" Region Date Format Label(s) United States August 9, 2005 Mainstream airplay Interscope
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