Cap (KSI song)

"Cap" is a song by British YouTuber and rapper KSI, featuring American rapper Offset. The song is taken from KSI's debut studio album Dissimulation, which was released on 22 May 2020 through RBC Records. The song charted at number 24 on the UK Singles Chart.

"Cap"
Single by KSI featuring Offset
from the album Dissimulation
Released22 May 2020 (2020-05-22)
Recorded2019–2020
GenreHip hop
Length3:11
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Kiari Cephus
  • Ivory Scott
  • Diego Avendano
  • Kevin Price
  • Jamal Rashid
Producer(s)
  • Diego Ave
  • Go Grizzly
  • Mally Mall
KSI singles chronology
"Houdini"
(2020)		 "Cap"
(2020)		 "Killa Killa"
(2020)
Offset singles chronology
"2 Seater"
(2020)		 "Cap"
(2020)
Music video
"Cap" on YouTube

Promotion and release

The song's title and featured artist were revealed on 1 May 2020 when KSI published the track listing for his upcoming debut album Dissimulation.[1] "Cap" was made available for digital download and streaming via all platforms upon the release of Dissimulation on 22 May 2020 through American independent record label RBC Records, under BMG Rights Management.[2]

KSI explained the song's lyrics and meaning as part of a Genius Verified video interview, which was released on 26 June 2020.[3]

Commercial performance

The song sold 17,496 units in the UK in its first week, debuting at number 24 on the UK Singles Chart and at number 14 on the UK Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart.[4][5][6]

Music video

A trailer for the song's music video was released on 18 May 2020.[7] The music video was filmed in Los Angeles in March 2020 and was uploaded to KSI's YouTube channel on 22 May 2020.[2][8] It has 9.5 million views.[9] The video is directed by American director TajvsTaj and stars both artists. The video is shot in black and white and is filmed in "a warehouse filled with candles".[10] It features cameo appearances from two of the song's producers, Mally Mall and Diego Ave.

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[11]

  • KSI – vocals, songwriting
  • Offset – vocals, songwriting
  • Diego Ave – production, songwriting
  • Go Grizzly – production, songwriting
  • Mally Mall – production, songwriting
  • Ivory Scott – songwriting
  • Henkka Niemistö – engineering
  • Michalis Michael – engineering

Charts
Weekly chart performance for "Cap"
Chart (2020) Peak
position
Ireland (IRMA)[12] 26
Lithuania (AGATA)[13] 98
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[14] 5
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[15] 24
UK R&B (Official Charts Company)[16] 14
UK Indie (Official Charts Company)[17] 4

Release history
Release dates and formats for "Cap"
Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
Various 22 May 2020
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References
  1. "KSI Reveals Tracklist For "Dissimulation" Featuring Tion Wayne Swarmz, Offset & More". GRM Daily. 6 May 2020. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
  2. "KSI Releases Debut Album (Dissimulation) And New Music Video "Cap" Featuring Offset". EIN News. 22 May 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  3. "KSI Breaks Down The Meaning Of "Cap"". Genius. 26 June 2020. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
  4. "Inside the big chart battle between The 1975 and KSI". Music Week. 29 May 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  5. "KSI | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company.
  6. "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40 (29 May 2020 ‒ 04 June 2020)". Official Charts Company. 29 May 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  7. "KSI – Cap (feat. Offset) Music Video Trailer". 18 May 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2020 – via YouTube.
  8. "KSI Drops New Album 'Dissimulation' & Visuals For "Cap"". GRM Daily. 22 May 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  9. "KSI – Cap (feat. Offset) [Official Music Video]". 22 May 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2020 – via YouTube.
  10. "KSI joins forces with Offset for Cap music video as he unveils new album Dissimulation". Metro. 22 May 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  11. "KSI / Dissimulation / Credits". Tidal. 22 May 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  12. "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  13. "2020 22-os Savaitės klausomiausi (TOP 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. 29 May 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  14. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 1 June 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  15. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  16. "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  17. "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  18. "Dissimulation by KSI". Apple Music. 22 May 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
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