"From tha Chuuuch to da Palace" is a song by American rapper Snoop Dogg featuring fellow American musician Pharrell Williams from the former's sixth studio album Paid tha Cost to Be da Bo$$ (2002). Produced by The Neptunes (Williams and Chad Hugo), it contains re-sung elements from "Contagious" performed by The Isley Brothers. The song lyrics reference their lead singer Ron Isley. The music video was directed by Diane Martel and includes cameo appearances by Tony Cox,[1] Tommy Davidson,[2] Lauren London and rappers Soopafly, Goldie Loc, Uncle Junebug, Daz Dillinger and Warren G. The video includes Pharrell wearing make up to look like Bill Gates. The song was featured in the films Malibu's Most Wanted (which features a cameo appearance by Snoop Dogg himself) & 50 First Dates and video game MTV Music Generator 3.
"From tha Chuuuch to da Palace" | ||||
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Single by Snoop Dogg featuring Pharrell Williams | ||||
from the album Paid tha Cost to Be da Boss | ||||
Released | October 15, 2002 | |||
Recorded | 2002 | |||
Genre | G-funk | |||
Length | 4:40 | |||
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Producer(s) | The Neptunes | |||
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Music video | ||||
"From tha Chuuuch to da Palace" on YouTube |
There were two music videos done for the song, with the second one being the most common.
Chart (2002–03) | Peak position |
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Denmark (Tracklisten)[3] | 19 |
Germany (Official German Charts)[4] | 75 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[5] | 97 |
Scotland (OCC)[6] | 36 |
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[7] | 8 |
UK Singles (OCC)[8] | 27 |
US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 77 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] | 23 |
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[11] | 16 |
US Hot Singles Sales (Billboard)[12] | 24 |
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[13] | 27 |