Magnolia (song)
"Magnolia" is a song by American rapper Playboi Carti. It was released on June 13, 2017, as the third single from his eponymous debut commercial mixtape Playboi Carti (2017).[1] The song was produced by Pi'erre Bourne. It is a reference to Magnolia Projects in New Orleans.[2] The beginning is a sample from the Jamie Foxx Show, which is used as a producer tag for Pi'erre.[3]
"Magnolia" | ||||
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Single by Playboi Carti | ||||
from the album Playboi Carti | ||||
Released | April 14, 2017 | |||
Recorded | 2017 | |||
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Length | 3:02 | |||
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Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | Pi'erre Bourne | |||
Playboi Carti singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Magnolia" on YouTube |
Music video
A music video was released for the song on July 7, 2017 of 106 & Park. It was directed by Hidji Films and features cameo appearances from song producer Pi'erre Bourne, ASAP Rocky and the ASAP Mob, m14thew, Slim Jxmmi, x.mofe, Southside, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Don Q, Nav, Casanova, Smooky Margielaa, Juelz Santana and Cash, one of the XO members.[4] The music video was filmed in New York City.[5]
Milly Rock
Before its release date, the song gained notable attention through the Milly Rock, a viral video in which YouTube personality Roy Purdy is seen dancing to the song while he explores various parts of New York City including a skate park and Times Square notably. He also dances with street performance artist, Matthew Silver, later in the video. The video has over 28 million views as of July 2020.[6]
Remixes
Multiple rappers have released freestyles and remixes of this song due to the popularity, most notably Lil Wayne, who released a freestyle on July 5, 2017, on his In Tune We Trust EP.[7]
Canadian rapper Tory Lanez remixed the song and was slammed by producer Pi'erre Bourne for using the instrumental without permission.[8]
Charts
Weekly charts
Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9] | 51 |
US Billboard Hot 100[10] | 29 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] | 11 |
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[12] | 20 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada)[15] | 2× Platinum | 160,000 |
United States (RIAA)[16] | 3× Platinum | 3,000,000 |
^shipments figures based on certification alone |
Release history
Country | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
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United States | June 13, 2017 | Rhythmic contemporary radio |
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References
- "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on June 2, 2017. Retrieved June 6, 2017.CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (link)
- https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/xwzyg7/this-is-why-you-should-be-flipping-out-over-lil-waynes-magnolia-freestyle
- https://www.complex.com/music/2017/11/stream-pierre-bourne-playboi-carti-song-yo-pierre
- "Playboi Carti - Magnolia". YouTube. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
- https://www.xxlmag.com/news/2017/07/playboi-carti-magnolia-video/
- Roy Purdy (May 29, 2017), IN NEW YORK I MILLY ROCK, retrieved November 9, 2019 – via YouTube
- Lil Wayne (July 5, 2017), Lil Wayne - Magnolia (Freestyle), retrieved July 7, 2017
- https://www.complex.com/music/2017/05/tory-lanez-magnolia-freestyle-playboi-carti-producer-denied-instrumental
- "Playboi Carti Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 22, 2017.
- "Playboi Carti Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
- "Playboi Carti Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
- "Playboi Carti Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved August 3, 2017.
- "Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
- "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
- "Canadian single certifications – Playboi Carti – Magnolia". Music Canada. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
- "American single certifications – Playboi Carti – Magnolia". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 31, 2019. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.