Grillz
"Grillz" is a song by American rapper Nelly featuring fellow American rappers Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp, and uncredited vocals from American singer Brandi Williams. The song was written by Nelly, Jermaine Dupri, Paul Wall, Ali, Gipp and James Phillips; it contains samples of Destiny's Child's "Soldier", written by Beyoncé Knowles, Kelendria Rowland, Tenitra Williams, Garrett Hamler, and Rich Harrison; it also contains samples of "Left Me Lonely" by MC Shan. Its production was handled by Dupri. Following its release, it topped the US "Billboard" Hot 100 and reached the top 20 in Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand . Music video. The song's music video, directed by Fat Cats, was released in 2005. Jermaine Dupri, Big Boi, Iamsu!, Avery Storm, St. Lunatics, Taylor Made, Jung Tru, Chocolate Tai, and Johnny Dang make cameo appearances in the music video. Remixes. The official remix, featuring rapper Chingo Bling, was released in 2006. Another official remix features rappers Diamonique and Lil Rob. Usage as sample. Fabolous interpolated lines from the chorus in the beginning of his song "The Wake" from "There is no Competition 2: the Grieving Music EP". Chart performance. "Grillz" reached number one on the US "Billboard" Hot 100 . It stayed on the top spot for two consecutive weeks. At the end of the year it was ranked number 12 on the "Billboard" 2006 year-end chart. Awards. In 2007, the song was nominated for Best Rap Performance as a Duo or Group at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards. The RIAA certified it Platinum in the United States.