"Welcome to the World" is a song by American singer, songwriter, and producer Kevin Rudolf, featuring American rapper Lil Wayne. It was released in 2009 as the second single from Rudolf's debut album, In the City (2008).
The song combines elements of rock, pop, and hip hop, a style consistent with Kevin Rudolf's signature sound. It features a prominent guitar riff, electronic beats, and a guest verse from Lil Wayne, who was a frequent collaborator with Cash Money Records artists, the label Rudolf was signed to.
Upon its release, "Welcome to the World" followed Rudolf's breakthrough hit "Let It Rock," which also featured Lil Wayne. While not as commercially successful as its predecessor, "Welcome to the World" charted moderately in the United States, reaching the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart (effectively number 101 on the Billboard Hot 100). The song received airplay on various rock and rhythmic radio stations due to its crossover appeal.
Song Details:
- Artist: Kevin Rudolf featuring Lil Wayne
- Album: In the City
- Released: 2009 (single), 2008 (album)
- Genre: Alternative rock, rap rock, hip hop
- Label: Cash Money Records, Universal Republic Records
- Songwriter(s): Kevin Rudolf, Jacob Kasher, Dwayne Carter Jr. (Lil Wayne)
- Producer(s): Kevin Rudolf