Einstein vs. Stephen Hawking

"Einstein vs. Stephen Hawking" is a song and music video, performed by Zach Sherwin, Peter "NicePeter" Shukoff, and Lloyd "EpicLLOYD" Ahlquist. It is the 7th episode of the 1st season of the YouTube video series Epic Rap Battles of History. The video was released on 30 March 2011 on Shukoff's YouTube channel.

"Albert Einstein vs. Stephen Hawking"
Single by Epic Rap Battles of History
Released30 March 2011
GenreRap battle, comedy
Length2:35
LabelMaker Studios
Songwriter(s)Peter Shukoff, Lloyd Ahlquist
Producer(s)Peter Shukoff, Lloyd Ahlquist
Epic Rap Battles of History singles chronology
"Justin Bieber vs. Beethoven"
(2011)		 "Albert Einstein vs. Stephen Hawking"
(2011)		 "Genghis Khan vs. Easter Bunny"
(2011)
Music video
Einstein vs Stephen Hawking - Epic Rap Battles of History #7 on YouTube
Zach Sherwin (left) portrayed and rapped as Albert Einstein (right).
Peter Shukoff (left) portrayed and sang/rapped as Stephen Hawking (right).
Lloyd Ahlquist (left) portrayed Carl Sagan (right).

Music video

The video features 20th-century German-American theoretical physicist Albert Einstein (portrayed by Zach Sherwin) and English theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking (portrayed by NicePeter) facing off in a rap battle. American astronomer Carl Sagan (portrayed by EpicLLOYD) makes a brief cameo appearance.

As of June 2017, the video has received over 111 million views on YouTube.[1]

Certifications

On 20 November 2013, the song was certified Gold by the RIAA.[2] ERB had become the first YouTube channel to do so with the certification of "Barack Obama vs. Mitt Romney" (S2 E08) as Gold in July 2013.[3][4]

Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[5] 1× Gold 0.5 million views^

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

Since May 2013 RIAA certifications for digital singles include on-demand audio and/or video song streams in addition to downloads.[6]

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References
  1. "Einstein vs Stephen Hawking - Epic Rap Battles Of History Season #7". YouTube. 30 March 2011. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
  3. Kaufman, Leslie (October 30, 2013). "Making Silly Showdowns for YouTube". New York Times. Retrieved December 15, 2013.
  4. Carrasco, Ed (August 1, 2013). "'EPIC RAP BATTLES OF HISTORY' GETS CERTIFIED GOLD FOR THEIR 'BARACK OBAMA VS. MITT ROMNEY' VIDEO". New Media Rockstars. Retrieved December 15, 2013.
  5. "American single certifications – Epic Rap Battles of History – Einstein vs. Stephen Hawking". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
  6. "RIAA Adds Digital Streams To Historic Gold & Platinum Awards". Recording Industry Association of America. May 9, 2013. Archived from the original on June 15, 2013. Retrieved December 15, 2013.
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