"March Madness" is a song by American rapper Future. It was released on August 31, 2015, as the lead single of his mixtape 56 Nights (2015).[1] Written alongside producer Tarentino of 808 Mafia, the song was eventually certified Platinum by the RIAA (RIAA) on May 26, 2017.[2] The song is ranked as one of the 100 songs that defined the 2010s decade by Billboard.[3]
| "March Madness" | ||||
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| Single by Future | ||||
| from the album 56 Nights | ||||
| Released | August 31, 2015 | |||
| Recorded | 2015 | |||
| Genre | Trap | |||
| Length | 4:04 (Explicit version) 3:48 (Clean version) | |||
| Label | ||||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Tarentino | |||
| Future singles chronology | ||||
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Release
editThe song premiered online on March 16, 2015.[4] Future released the mixtape 56 Nights on March 21, 2015.[5] "March Madness" became available for digital download on iTunes on August 31, 2015.[1]
Remix
editA remix was released featuring a new verse by American rapper Nas.
Music video
editA music video for the track premiered on March 31, 2015.[6] It was directed by Vincent Lou.[6]
Charts
edit| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[7] | 8 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] | 35 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[9] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[10] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ a b "March Madness – Single by Future". iTunes. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
- ^ India, Lindsey (June 12, 2017). "Future's "March Madness" Finally Goes Platinum". XXL Magazine.
- ^ Lyons, Patrick (November 21, 2019). "Songs That Defined the Decade: Future's 'March Madness'". Billboard. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
- ^ "New Music: Future – 'March Madness'". Rap-Up. March 16, 2015. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
- ^ "Future Shares New Mixtape 56 Nights". Pitchfork Media. March 21, 2015. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
- ^ a b "Future – "March Madness" Video". Stereogum. March 31, 2015. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
- ^ "Future Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Future Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Future – March Madness". Music Canada. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
- ^ "American single certifications – Future – March Madness". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 16, 2021.