"Hotel" is a song by American rapper Cassidy, released by J Records and Swizz Beatz's Full Surface Records as his commercial debut single on September 29, 2003. The song also serves as the lead single from his debut album, Split Personality. Containing replayed elements from the Sugarhill Gang's "Rapper's Delight", "Hotel" was produced by Swizz Beatz and features R. Kelly on featured vocals. The song reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number three on the UK Singles Chart.
Remix The official remix of the song, the "Vacation" remix, features R. Kelly singing a new intro along with new lyrics on the chorus. The remix also features American rapper Trina on the second verse, as well as new verses by Cassidy. The remix was included as the final track from Cassidy's debut album, Split Personality. Another version featuring Kool Savas was also recorded and included on one of the European maxi-CD singles, including a remix by Cuban Link which was included on Broken Chains 2: Chainsaw Massacre.
Track listings US 12-inch single A1. "Hotel" (main mix) – 4:38 A2. "Hotel" (instrumental) – 4:38 B1. "Hotel" (club mix) – 4:44 B2. "Hotel" (acappella) – 4:36
UK and European CD single "Hotel" (featuring R. Kelly) – 4:07 "Take It" – 3:04
UK 12-inch single and Australian CD single "Hotel" (featuring R. Kelly) – 4:07 "Hotel" (Vacation remix featuring R. Kelly and Trina) – 4:10 (5:46 in Australia) "Hotel" (Vacation remix instrumental version) – 4:00 (5:06 in Australia) "Take It" – 3:04
European maxi-CD single 1 "Hotel" (featuring R. Kelly) – 4:07 "Hotel" (Vacation remix featuring R. Kelly and Trina) – 5:46 "Take It" (dirty version) – 3:04 "Hotel" (featuring R. Kelly and Kool Savas) – 4:07
European maxi-CD single 2 "Hotel" (featuring R. Kelly) – 4:07 "Hotel" (Vacation remix featuring R. Kelly and Trina) – 5:46 "Take It" – 3:04 "Hotel" (instrumental version) – 4:38
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2004)Peakpositionscope="row"scope="row"scope="row"scope="row"Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)11scope="row"scope="row"scope="row"scope="row"scope="row"scope="row"scope="row"scope="row"scope="row"scope="row"scope="row"scope="row"scope="row"
Year-end charts Chart (2004)PositionGermany (Media Control GfK)72UK Singles (OCC)38UK Urban (Music Week)5US Billboard Hot 10032US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks (Billboard)26US Hot Rap Tracks (Billboard)14US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)61US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)23
Certifications
Release history Region Date Format(s) Label(s) United States September 29, 2003 January 26, 2004 Contemporary hit radio United Kingdom May 17, 2004
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