"GNF (OKOKOK)" is a song by American rapper Polo G, released on February 5, 2021, after being previewed on February 2.[1][2] Written alongside Swedish producers WIZARDMCE and Varohl, it was released as the second single from his third album Hall of Fame.[3]
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| Single by Polo G | ||||
| from the album Hall of Fame | ||||
| Released | February 5, 2021 | |||
| Genre | Drill | |||
| Length | 1:56 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
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| "GNF (OKOKOK)" on YouTube | ||||
Composition
editThe song finds Polo G rapping about gang violence on a piano drill beat.[4][5] He also shouts out to late fellow American rapper and collaborator Pop Smoke, who later appears on the track "Clueless" (also featuring Fivio Foreign) on Hall of Fame.[6]
Critical reception
editWren Graves of Consequence of Sound called the song a "windows-down banger", with its energy derived from Polo G's "call-and-response flow".[7] Tara C. Mahadevan of Complex called the beat of the song "lethal".[8] Wongo Okon of Uproxx wrote that the song is "a strong display of the young rapper's nonchalant spirit as the record is backed by fearless lines like 'If 12 come up, we gon' take 'em on the chase / Just a cold heart and a banger on my waist'."[9]
Music video
editA music video was released on February 5, 2021 and was directed by Cole Bennett. The video shows Polo G rapping while surrounded by his crew;[1][9] he is also seen "on snowy Chicago rooftops and in rainy streets".[4]
Credits and personnel
editCharts
edit| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[11] | 55 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[12] | 109 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[13] | 8 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[14] | 55 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[15] | 17 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[16] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[17] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ a b Renshaw, David (February 5, 2021). "Polo G takes no prisoners in his 'GNF (OKOKOK)' video". The Fader. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
- ^ Findlay, Mitch (February 2, 2021). "Polo G Is Ready To Kick Off A Rollout". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
- ^ Zidel, Alex (February 5, 2021). "Polo G Drops Aggressive New Single 'GNF (OKOKOK)'". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
- ^ a b Breihan, Tom (February 5, 2021). "Polo G – 'GNF (OKOKOK)'". Stereogum. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
- ^ Powell, Jon (February 5, 2021). "Polo G returns with hard-hitting new visual for "GNF (OKOKOK)"". Revolt. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
- ^ Bloom, Madison (February 5, 2021). "Polo G Shares Video for New Song 'GNF (OKOKOK)'". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
- ^ Graves, Wren (February 5, 2021). "Polo G pops off on new song 'GNF (OKOKOK)': Stream". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
- ^ Mahadevan, Tara C. (February 5, 2021). "Polo G's New Song and Video 'GNF (OKOKOK)' Has Arrived". Complex. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
- ^ a b Okon, Wongo (February 5, 2021). "Polo G's 'GNF (OKOKOK)' Flaunts His Nonchalant Spirit". Uproxx. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
- ^ "GNF (OKOKOK) / Polo G / Credits". Tidal. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
- ^ "Polo G Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
- ^ "Polo G Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
- ^ "Polo G Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
- ^ "Polo G Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Polo G – GNF (OKOKOK)". Music Canada. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
- ^ "American single certifications – Polo G – GNF (OKOKOK)". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 29, 2022.