"Wicked" is a song by American rapper Future. It was originally released on January 17, 2016, as a track from his sixteenth mixtape Purple Reign, before being released as the lead single on April 13. The song was also included on the streaming version of EVOL. The song samples "Kanet Rohi" written by Özcan Deniz, and performed by Rayan.[3]
| "Wicked" | ||||
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| Single by Future featuring DJ Esco | ||||
| from the album Purple Reign and EVOL | ||||
| Released | April 13, 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 2015 | |||
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| Length | 2:53 | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Wicked" on YouTube | ||||
Release
editOn January 17, 2016, Future premiered his thirteenth mixtape Purple Reign, which included "Wicked" as the third track.[4] On April 13, 2016, "Wicked" was released for digital download as a single on the iTunes Store, becoming the mixtape's first single.[5] The song was included on the streaming version of Future's fourth studio album, EVOL, which was released on in February 2016.[6]
Music video
editThe music video for "Wicked", directed by Grant Singer, premiered via Apple Music on June 3, 2016.[7] It was uploaded to Future's Vevo channel on September 1, 2016.[8]
Live performances
editFuture appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on April 14, 2016, performing "Wicked".[9] On June 26, 2016, he performed the song at the BET Awards.[10] The song was also included on the set list for Future and Drake's 2016 Summer Sixteen Tour.[11]
Remixes and usage in the media
editIn April 2016, rappers Fabolous and Jadakiss released their collaborative remix of "Wicked".[12] On June 12, 2016, the song was playing during the Orlando nightclub shooting.[13]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Wicked" | 2:53 |
Commercial performance
edit"Wicked" debuted at number 73 on the Billboard Hot 100, and later peaked at number 41 on the chart.
Charts
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Weekly chartsedit
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Year-end chartsedit
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Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[20] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[21] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | January 17, 2016 | Digital download | [5] | |
| United States | April 18, 2016 | Contemporary hit radio | [6] |
References
edit- ^ "Watch Future Perform "Wicked" on Jimmy Fallon". Highsnobiety. April 15, 2016. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
- ^ "BMI | Repertoire Search". repertoire.bmi.com.
- ^ "Future's 'Wicked' - Discover the Sample Source". WhoSampled.
- ^ "Future - Purple Reign". HotNewHipHop. January 17, 2016. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Wicked - Single by Future". iTunes. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
- ^ a b Malbin (April 18, 2016). "Future Releases 'Wicked' as Radio Single; Added to 'EVOL'". Fashionably-Early. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
- ^ "Watch Future's Video for "Wicked"". Complex. June 3, 2016. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ "Future - Wicked". YouTube. September 1, 2016. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
- ^ "Future Performs "Wicked" On Jimmy Fallon's "Tonight Show" (Watch Now)". April 14, 2016. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
- ^ "Future Performs "Wicked" at 2016 BET Awards". XXL. June 26, 2016. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
- ^ "REVIEW: Drake & Future's 'Summer Sixteen' Concert At MSG Was The Precedent Of The Future Of Rap". iHeartRadio. August 12, 2016. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
- ^ "Listen to Fabolous & Jadakiss' Remix of Future's "Wicked"". The Source. April 2, 2016. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
- ^ "Orlando Mass Shooting Victim's Snapchat Captured Start of Gun Battle (Video)". Tmzuncut.com. June 13, 2016. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
- ^ "Future – Wicked". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved April 23, 2016.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
- ^ "Future Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 28, 2016.
- ^ "Future Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 28, 2016.
- ^ "Hot 100 Songs - Year-End 2016". Billboard. Billboard. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved August 26, 2019.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Future – Wicked". Music Canada. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
- ^ "American single certifications – Future – Wicked". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
External links
edit- Music video on YouTube
- Audio on YouTube