The Potion

For other uses, see Potion (disambiguation).

"The Potion" is the third single from Ludacris' fourth studio album, The Red Light District. It peaked at number 65 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs singles chart. The beat was originally offered to Jay-Z for The Black Album, but was rejected in favor of the beat that was used in "Dirt off Your Shoulder".^[1] This song was the conclusion to the music video of the preceding single "Number One Spot". The song was also featured in the final dance sequence of Step Up 2: The Streets.

"The Potion"
Single by Ludacris
from the album The Red Light District
B-side	"Pass Out"
Released	April 20, 2005
Recorded	2004
Genre	Hip hop
Length	3:55
Label	DTP, Def Jam
Songwriter(s)	Christopher Bridges, Tim Mosley
Producer(s)	Timbaland
Ludacris singles chronology
"Oh" (2005) "The Potion" (2005) "Pimpin' All Over the World" (2005)

Track listing

1. "The Potion" (Clean version)
2. "The Potion" (Main version)
3. "The Potion" (Instrumental)
4. "Pass Out" (Clean version)
5. "Pass Out" (Main version)
6. "Pass Out" (Instrumental)

Charts

Chart (2004/2005)	Peak Position
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs	65