Soon after the song's debut, it was officially announced that Smith signed a record deal with Jay-Z and Roc Nation. The song impacted urban airplay on September 21, 2010. It was released digitally on October 26, 2010. Prior to radio add dates and release, the song collected greatest gainer recognitions on the Rap Songs chart, and on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. It would later go on to debut at number eleven on the US Billboard Hot 100, and reach the top five on the US R&B chart. It reached the top twenty in several international markets, including the United Kingdom, where it debuted at number two, meanwhile topping the UK R&B Chart. The song's accompanying music video features a colorful concept in which Smith dons several hairstyles which act as paintbrushes to enliven a school. Since going viral, the song became a internet meme.[citation needed] The official remix featuring British rapper Tinie Tempah was released on January 3, 2011. An unofficial remix featuring a verse from rapper Nicki Minaj surfaced on the internet in 2010. The guest vocals were taken from Pearl Future's 2009 song "Lookin' at Me."
Prior to the song's release, Smith garnered media attention as a "young fashionista", sharing a team of stylists with one of her fashion influences, singer Rihanna. In the summer of 2010, Smith's mother, Jada Pinkett Smith, revealed on Lopez Tonight that her daughter was recording an album. On September 27, 2010, Smith's single was leaked onto the internet, dominating blogs and media outlets. The song sparked comparisons to Rihanna, earning Smith the nickname "baby Rihanna" on Twitter. Coincidentally, the song was leaked the same day Rihanna premiered her single "Only Girl (In the World)". Time magazine, CNN, and Billboard all covered the song the evening of its surface. The effort was applauded by several celebrities on Twitter, including Ciara, Brandy, Solange Knowles, Britney Spears, and Alfredo Flores.
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Prior to the song's release, Smith garnered media attention as a "young fashionista", sharing a team of stylists with one of her fashion influences, singer Rihanna. In the summer of 2010, Smith's mother, Jada Pinkett Smith, revealed on Lopez Tonight that her daughter was recording an album. On September 27, 2010, Smith's single was leaked onto the internet, dominating blogs and media outlets. The song sparked comparisons to Rihanna, earning Smith the nickname "baby Rihanna" on Twitter. Coincidentally, the song was leaked the same day Rihanna premiered her single "Only Girl (In the World)". Time magazine, CNN, and Billboard all covered the song the evening of its surface. The effort was applauded by several celebrities on Twitter, including Ciara, Brandy, Solange Knowles, Britney Spears, and Alfredo Flores.
Celebrity Hairstyles - Ciara
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Celebrity Hairstyles - Ciara
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Celebrity Hairstyles - Ciara
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