Both (song)

"Both" is the third single from American rapper Gucci Mane's tenth studio album The Return of East Atlanta Santa. The song features Canadian rapper Drake. The song was written by Radric Davis, Aubrey Graham, Leland Wayne and Joshua Luellen, the latter which are Metro Boomin and Southside provided the production for the song. This songs marks their second collaboration following the 2016 song "Back on Road".[1]

"Both"
Single by Gucci Mane featuring Drake
from the album The Return of East Atlanta Santa
ReleasedJanuary 31, 2017
Recorded2016
Genre
  • Trap
Length3:10
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Gucci Mane singles chronology
"Good Drank"
(2017)		 "Both"
(2017)		 "Make Love"
(2017)
Drake singles chronology
"Used to This"
(2016)		 "Both"
(2017)		 "No Frauds"
(2017)

Release

On December 15, 2016, Gucci Mane teased the third single for the album, called "Both". The song features guest vocals from Drake, with production by Metro Boomin and Southside.[2] It was then sent to urban radio January 31, 2017, as the third official single.[3]

Remix

On April 13, 2017, an official remix featuring Drake and Lil Wayne was released.[4]

Chart performance

"Both" debuted at number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 and would go on to chart for 22 weeks. It became Gucci Mane's longest-charting single as lead artist on the charts, behind "Black Beatles", which is his biggest hit overall. It also peaked at number 43 on the Canadian Hot 100 and number 16 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Drake's contribution earned him his 132nd chart entry, tying Lil Wayne's record for the most chart entries.[5] The song also peaked at number one on the Billboard urban airplay chart, becoming Gucci Mane's first number one single and Drake's 21st number one on that chart.

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[14] 3× Platinum 3,000,000

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone
sales+streaming figures based on certification alone

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References
  1. "New Music: Gucci Mane feat. Drake – 'Both' - Rap-Up". Rap-Up. December 15, 2016. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
  2. Goddard, Kevin (December 15, 2016). "Gucci Mane - Both Feat. Drake [New Song]". hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved 15 December 2016.
  3. "Future Releases on Alternative Radio Stations". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on January 27, 2017. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
  4. OfficialGucciMane (2017-04-13), Gucci Mane - Both Remix feat. Drake & Lil Wayne [Official Audio], retrieved 2017-04-22
  5. Trust, Gary (December 27, 2016). "Drake Ties Lil Wayne for Most Hot 100 Hits Among Soloists". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 27, 2016.
  6. "Gucci Mane Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 18, 2017.
  7. "Gucci Mane Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
  8. "Gucci Mane Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
  9. "Gucci Mane Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
  10. "Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
  11. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs - Year-End 2017". Billboard. Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
  12. "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  13. "Adult Pop Songs : Year End 2017". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  14. "American single certifications – Gucci Mane – Both". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
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