“Imma Be” is a slang expression, meaning “I am going to be” or “I will be” [something or some activity]. Initially released as a promotional single, the song went on to receive a full release as the fourth single in the United States and Canada from the album, the fifth overall, and is the third single from the album to reach number-one on the Billboard Hot 100. The critical reception to the song was generally positive, with some critics saying that it was a standout track from the album. The video for the song was filmed back-to-back as one collective clip, totaling ten minutes in length with “Rock That Body” which is the fourth single from the album. The collective montage is titled “Imma Be Rocking That Body”. The song was part of the soundtrack of the film The Other Guys (2010) and was used in the bar scene. The song can also be heard in the film The Hangover Part II (2011). However, it does not feature on the official soundtrack.