Both (song)
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| Single by Gucci Mane featuring Drake | ||||
| from the album The Return of East Atlanta Santa | ||||
| Released | January 31, 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2016 | |||
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| Length | 3:10 | |||
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"Both" is a song by American rapper Gucci Mane featuring Canadian rapper Drake, released as the third single from the former's tenth studio album The Return of East Atlanta Santa. The song was written by the artists alongside producers Metro Boomin and Southside. This songs marks their second collaboration following the 2016 song "Back on Road".[1]
Release
[edit]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
[edit]On April 13, 2017, an official remix featuring an additional verse from Lil Wayne was released.[4]
Chart performance
[edit]"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
[edit] Weekly charts[edit]
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Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United Kingdom (BPI)[14] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[15] | 4× Platinum | 4,000,000‡ |
| ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
[edit]- ^ "New Music: Gucci Mane feat. Drake – 'Both' - Rap-Up". Rap-Up. December 15, 2016. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
- ^ Goddard, Kevin (December 15, 2016). "Gucci Mane - Both Feat. Drake [New Song]". hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved 15 December 2016.
- ^ "Future Releases on Alternative Radio Stations". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on January 27, 2017. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
- ^ OfficialGucciMane (2017-04-13), Gucci Mane - Both Remix feat. Drake & Lil Wayne [Official Audio], retrieved 2017-04-22
- ^ Trust, Gary (December 27, 2016). "Drake Ties Lil Wayne for Most Hot 100 Hits Among Soloists". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 27, 2016.
- ^ "Gucci Mane Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 18, 2017.
- ^ "Gucci Mane Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
- ^ "Gucci Mane Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
- ^ "Gucci Mane Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
- ^ "Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs - Year-End 2017". Billboard. Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
- ^ "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
- ^ "Adult Pop Songs : Year End 2017". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
- ^ "British single certifications – Gucci Mane – Both". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
- ^ "American single certifications – Gucci Mane – Both". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 22, 2022.