John Doe (song)

"John Doe"
Single by B.o.B featuring Priscilla
from the album Underground Luxury
ReleasedDecember 3, 2013 (2013-12-03)
Recorded2013
GenreHip hop
Length3:32
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Geoffro Cause
B.o.B singles chronology
"Paranoid"
(2013) 		"John Doe"
(2013) 		"Numb"
(2013)
Priscilla singles chronology
"Lovesick"
(2010) 		"John Doe"
(2013) 		"Family Tree"
(2018)
Music video
"John Doe" on YouTube

"John Doe" is a song by American rapper B.o.B, featuring guest vocals from American singer-songwriter Priscilla (who is also known under her stage name Muni Long). It was released on December 3, 2013, as the fourth single from B.o.B's third studio album, Underground Luxury (2013). It has since peaked at number 69 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Music video

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The song's music video, directed by K. Asher Levin, was released on January 16, 2014. The video features American pornographic actress Skin Diamond, portraying a young lady who has recently moved to Hollywood in hopes of becoming a star. American pornographic actress Allie Haze also makes a cameo appearance.[1]

Remix

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On the song's official remix, which was released on May 27, 2014, American singer-songwriter Sevyn Streeter replaces Priscilla on the chorus. This reworked version also features new production.[2][3]

Chart performance

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Weekly charts

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Chart (2014) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[4] 6
Belgium Urban (Ultratop Flanders)[5] 11
Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[6] 67
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[7] 21
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[8] 32
Lebanon (The Official Lebanese Top 20)[9] 11
Slovenia (SloTop50)[10] 40
US Billboard Hot 100[11] 69
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] 18
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[13] 10
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[14] 29
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[15] 21

Year-end charts

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Chart (2014) Position
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[16] 92
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[17] 99

Release history

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Region Date Format Label
United States January 7, 2014 Mainstream radio Atlantic Records

References

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  1. ^ Jo-Carolyn Goode (January 24, 2014). "Penthouse Pet January 2014 Allie Haze Appears in "John Doe," Brand New Music Video by Acclaimed Rap Artist B.o.B." Houston Style Magazine. Archived from the original on February 15, 2015. Retrieved May 25, 2014.
  2. ^ "Listen to B.o.B's "John Doe (Remix)" f/ Sevyn Streeter". Complex Networks.
  3. ^ "B.o.B - John Doe (Remix) Feat. Sevyn Streeter". HNHH. May 27, 2014.
  4. ^ "B.o.B feat. Priscilla – John Doe" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
  5. ^ "B.o.B feat. Priscilla – John Doe" (in Dutch). Ultratop Urban. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
  6. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 8. týden 2014 in the date selector.
  7. ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 10, 2014" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40.
  8. ^ "B.o.B feat. Priscilla – John Doe" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
  9. ^ "The official lebanese Top 20 - B o B".
  10. ^ "SloTop50: Slovenian official singles weekly chart" (in Slovenian). SloTop50. Archived from the original on April 1, 2019. Retrieved March 30, 2014.
  11. ^ "B.o.B Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  12. ^ "B.o.B Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 26, 2014.
  13. ^ "B.o.B Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
  14. ^ "B.o.B Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 26, 2014.
  15. ^ "B.o.B Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
  16. ^ "Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 2014". Dutch Top 40. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
  17. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
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