Planez
"Planez" (originally titled "Planes") is a song by American singer Jeremih from his third studio album, Late Nights. It features American rapper J. Cole, and was released as the second single from the album. The original version of the song featured a verse from fellow Chicago native Chance The Rapper. The single garnered Jeremih's first career Grammy nomination for Best R&B Performance at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards which was held in February 2016.
"Planez" | ||||
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Single by Jeremih featuring J. Cole | ||||
from the album Late Nights | ||||
Released | January 22, 2015 | |||
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Length | 4:00 | |||
Label | Def Jam | |||
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Jeremih singles chronology | ||||
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J. Cole singles chronology | ||||
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Background
The song originally came about in January 2014 when Jeremih performed the song live featuring Chance the Rapper.[1] However, this would be relegated to a remix, as the official version features J. Cole.[2] Another remix was released featuring R&B singer August Alsina. The official version originally premiered January 17, 2015. The album version of the song omits the female voice in the intro which referenced the original album title, "Thumpy Johnson".
Awards and nominations
Year | Ceremony | Award | Result |
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2016 | Grammy Awards | Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance | Nominated |
2016 | iHeartRadio Music Awards[3] | R&B Song of the Year | Nominated |
Charts
Chart (2015) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot 100[4] | 44 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[5] | 15 |
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[6] | 9 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United Kingdom (BPI)[7] | Silver | 200,000 |
United States (RIAA)[8] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000 |
*sales figures based on certification alone |
References
- "Chance the Rapper Boards Jeremih's 'Planes". www.spin.com. Retrieved May 1, 2018.
- "Jeremih - Planes (Remix) Feat. Chance The Rapper". hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved 1 May 2018.
- Lynch, Joe (February 9, 2016). "iHeartRadio Music Awards Announce 2016 Nominees, Performers & New Categories". Billboard. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
- "Jeremih Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2015.
- "Jeremih Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2015.
- "Jeremih Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved September 10, 2017.
- "British single certifications – Jeremih featuring J. Cole – Planes". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved March 23, 2019. Select singles in the Format field. Select Silver in the Certification field. Type Planes in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
- "American single certifications – Jeremih featuring J. Cole – Planes". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 28, 2015. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.