"Slide" is a song by American rapper French Montana featuring American rappers Blueface and Lil Tjay. It was released on April 16, 2019, through Epic Records. The music video was also released 2 days later The song debuted at number 90 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and at number 89 in the UK. A remix featuring American rapper Wiz Khalifa was released on June 7, 2019, with Blueface and Lil Tjay still in the song.
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| Single by French Montana featuring Blueface and Lil Tjay | ||||
| from the album Montana | ||||
| Released | April 16, 2019 | |||
| Length | 3:06 | |||
| Label | Epic | |||
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Background
editThe song features a sample of Snoop Dogg's 1993 song "Serial Killa".[citation needed]
Critical reception
editPaper described the song as a "dynamic, hook-heavy jam that has the potential to set off a viral summer dance trend".[1]
Music video
editThe video was co-directed by French Montana and Spiff TV and released on April 18, 2019. It features French Montana, Blueface and Lil Tjay dressed in colorful suits and wearing skull masks.[2] Paper called the video "equal parts Dia de los Muertos, mobsters, and Dick Tracy".[1] Rolling Stone said it "mixes the macabre and the stylish".[3]
Charts
edit| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[4] | 54 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[5] | 13 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[6] | 81 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[7] | 90 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] | 33 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[9] | 20 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[10] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[11] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ a b Song, Sandra (April 17, 2019). "Behind-the-Scenes of French Montana's 'Slide' Video". Paper. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- ^ Saponara, Michael (April 18, 2019). "French Montana, Lil Tjay & Blueface Turn Into Masked Mobsters in Colorful 'Slide' Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- ^ Reed, Ryan (April 18, 2019). "French Montana Channels Day of the Dead Holiday for Skull-Filled 'Slide' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- ^ "French Montana Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 29, 2019. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
- ^ "French Montana Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- ^ "French Montana Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- ^ "French Montana Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – French Montana – Slide". Music Canada. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ "American single certifications – French Montana – Slide". Recording Industry Association of America.
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