"The Whole World" is the only single released from American hip hop duo Outkast's first compilation album, Big Boi and Dre Present... Outkast (2001). The song was written by Outkast, produced by Earthtone III, and features Killer Mike and Joi. Upon its release as a single in November 2001, "The Whole World" peaked at number 19 on both the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart. The song won the 2003 Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.
Track listings US 12-inch single "The Whole World" (radio edit) – 4:21 "The Whole World" (instrumental) – 4:54 "The Whole World" (club mix) – 4:57 "The Whole World" (a cappella) – 4:23
UK CD single "The Whole World" (featuring Killer Mike) – 4:21 "Rosa Parks" – 5:24 "B.O.B" – 4:18 "The Whole World" (video)
UK cassette single and European CD single "The Whole World" (featuring Killer Mike) – 4:21 "Rosa Parks" – 5:24
UK 12-inch single A1. "The Whole World" (featuring Killer Mike) – 4:21 A2. "Rosa Parks" – 5:24 B1. "The Whole World" (instrumental) – 4:21
Australian and New Zealand CD single "The Whole World" (featuring Killer Mike) – 4:21 "Rosa Parks" – 5:24 "B.O.B" – 5:04 "The Whole World" (instrumental) – 4:54
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2002)PeakpositionEurope (Eurochart Hot 100)95
Year-end charts Chart (2002)PositionUS Billboard Hot 10070US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks (Billboard)51US Hot Rap Tracks (Billboard)21US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)99US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)26
Certifications
Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United StatesNovember 20, 2001Urban radioDenmarkJanuary 21, 2002CDSwedenUnited StatesJanuary 28, 2002Contemporary hit radioAustraliaMarch 11, 2002CDUnited KingdomMarch 25, 2002
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