Greenlight (Pitbull song)

"Greenlight"
Single by Pitbull featuring Flo Rida and LunchMoney Lewis
from the album Climate Change
ReleasedJuly 22, 2016
GenrePop-rap[1]
Length4:04
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Pitbull singles chronology
"Messin' Around"
(2016) 		"Greenlight"
(2016) 		"Can't Have"
(2016)
Flo Rida singles chronology
"Hello Friday"
(2016) 		"Greenlight"
(2016) 		"Zillionaire"
(2016)
LunchMoney Lewis singles chronology
"Ain't Too Cool"
(2015) 		"Greenlight"
(2016) 		"Money Maker"
(2016)
Music video
"Greenlight" on YouTube

"Greenlight" is a song by American rapper Pitbull featuring fellow American rappers Flo Rida and LunchMoney Lewis. It was released for digital download on July 22, 2016, as the second single of Pitbull's tenth studio album Climate Change, through RCA Records, Polo Grounds Music, and Mr. 305 Inc. The song was written by the artists alongside producers Dr. Luke and Cirkut.[2]

Music video

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On August 19, 2016, Pitbull uploaded the music video for "Greenlight" via YouTube.[3] The video was filmed in Miami.[4]

The Bugatti Veyron Limousine with gull wing door featured in the "Greenlight" music video, a retrofitted Lincoln with a Ford 4.6L V8 engine, was placed on auction in January 2023 via Mecum Auctions in Kissimmee, FL. The vehicle sold for $72,000 with a 10% buyer's premium, bringing the final selling price to $79,200.[5]

Other media

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The song was chosen as a theme song for WWE's WrestleMania 33.

Following the release of the song, RCA Records and Sony Music released a one-track promotional CD for "Greenlight".[citation needed]

The song can be heard in the season 2 (episode 12) of the TV series Lucifer during a party.[6]

The song is also the walk-on theme for darts player Luke Littler.[7]

Charts

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Chart (2016–2024) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[8] 27
Brazil (Hot 100 Airplay) 88
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9] 77
Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[10] 40
Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[11] 20
France (SNEP)[12] 65
Germany (GfK)[13] 90
Ireland (IRMA)[14] 17
Mexico (Billboard Mexican Airplay)[15] 48
Scotland (OCC)[16] 75
Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[17] 56
US Billboard Hot 100[18] 95
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[19] 24
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[20] 22

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[21] Gold 40,000‡
United States (RIAA)[22] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Wass, Mike (September 1, 2021). "Pitbull's 'Climate Change': Album Review". Idolator. Retrieved March 17, 2017.
  2. ^ "Pitbull Releases New Single "Greenlight feat. Flo Rida & LunchMoney Lewis" - Available Everywhere Now - RCA Records". RCA Records. Retrieved 2016-11-18.
  3. ^ "Pitbull - Greenlight (Official Video) ft. Flo Rida, LunchMoney Lewis". YouTube. August 19, 2016. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
  4. ^ "Pitbull and Flo Rida drag race through Miami in "Greenlight."". hotnewhiphop. August 20, 2016. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
  5. ^ "Why Pitbulls Bugatti Limo just sold at Public Auction For $72,000". YouTube. January 16, 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
  6. ^ S2 · E12 · Love Handles. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  7. ^ Calcutt, Robert (10 January 2024). "John Cena honours darts sensation Luke Littler who loved WWE legend as a child". Talksport. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
  8. ^ "Pitbull Feat. Flo Rida & LunchMoney Lewis – Greenlight" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
  9. ^ "Canadian Hot 100: November 26, 2016". Billboard. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
  10. ^ "Pitbull Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  11. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 51,52. týden 2016 in the date selector. Retrieved December 2, 2018.
  12. ^ "Pitbull Feat. Flo Rida & LunchMoney Lewis – Greenlight" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
  13. ^ "Pitbull Featuring Flo Rida & LunchMoney Lewis – Greenlight" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
  14. ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  15. ^ "Mexico Airplay: Nov 19, 2016". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
  16. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
  17. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 44. týden 2016 in the date selector. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
  18. ^ "Pitbull Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  19. ^ "Pitbull Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  20. ^ "Pitbull Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard.
  21. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Pitbull – Greenlight". Music Canada.
  22. ^ "American single certifications – Pitbull – Greenlight". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
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