"Motley Crew" is a song by American singer Post Malone, released on July 9, 2021, through Republic Records. The song marked his first solo release in almost two years.[2][3][4]

"Motley Crew"
Single by Post Malone
ReleasedJuly 9, 2021 (2021-07-09)
GenreTrap[1]
Length3:04
LabelRepublic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Post Malone singles chronology
"I Did It"
(2021)
"Motley Crew"
(2021)
"One Right Now"
(2021)
Music video
"Motley Crew" on YouTube

Background

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Post Malone's manager Dre London previewed "Motley Crew" on July 4, 2021, to celebrate American Independence Day, and Post's birthday.[5]

Music video

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The video was shot at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California, and thus features a racing motif with cameo appearances by NASCAR drivers Denny Hamlin and Bubba Wallace.[6] The video also features drummer Tommy Lee, who drives Malone around the track in a custom convertible. Lee's band, Mötley Crüe, serve as the song's titular inspiration. The video also features cameos from Malone's previous collaborators, including Saint Jhn, Tyla Yaweh, Tyga, Ty Dolla Sign, Big Sean and French Montana. Rapper Pressa, singer Baby Santana, and Malone's manager Dre London all make appearances as well.[7] The video was directed by Cole Bennett.[8] The music video was uploaded to Bennett's Lyrical Lemonade channel the same day as the song's release; it was subsequently posted to Malone's own channel on July 12, 2021.

Charts

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Weekly charts

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Weekly chart performance for "Motley Crew"
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[9] 19
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[10] 36
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[11] 9
Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[12] 31
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[13] 17
Denmark (Tracklisten)[14] 29
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[15] 18
France (SNEP)[16] 194
Germany (GfK)[17] 33
Global 200 (Billboard)[18] 13
Greece International (IFPI)[19] 87
Hungary (Stream Top 40)[20] 20
Ireland (IRMA)[21] 24
Lithuania (AGATA)[22] 21
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[23] 73
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[24] 28
Norway (VG-lista)[25] 21
Portugal (AFP)[26] 44
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[27] 10
South Korea (Gaon)[28] 179
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[29] 37
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[30] 38
UK Singles (OCC)[31] 31
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[32] 6
US Billboard Hot 100[33] 13
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[34] 3
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[35] 22
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[36] 6

Year-end charts

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Year-end chart performance for "Motley Crew"
Chart (2021) Position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[37] 89
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[38] 70
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[39] 50

Certifications

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Certifications for "Motley Crew"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[40] Platinum 70,000
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[41] Platinum 40,000
Canada (Music Canada)[42] 2× Platinum 160,000
Poland (ZPAV)[43] Gold 25,000
United Kingdom (BPI)[44] Silver 200,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ "Post Malone & 'Crew' Debut at No. 1 on Hot Rap Songs Chart". Billboard. July 26, 2021. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
  2. ^ Motley Crew by Post Malone, retrieved July 10, 2021
  3. ^ "Watch Post Malone's Video for New Song 'Motley Crew'". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  4. ^ Curto, Justin (July 9, 2021). "Post Malone Joins a 'Motley Crew' of Race-Car Drivers in New Music Video". Vulture. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  5. ^ "Post Malone Previews 'Motley Crew' Single As Manager Confirms Release Date". HipHopDX. July 5, 2021. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  6. ^ Curtis, Charles (July 9, 2021). "Bubba Wallace and Denny Hamlin star in a NASCAR-themed Post Malone video for 'Motley Crew'". USA Today. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  7. ^ Kaufman, Gil (July 8, 2021). "Post Malone Rips Around the Racetrack in 'Motley Crew' Video Preview". Billboard. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
  8. ^ Moore, Sam (July 9, 2021). "Watch Post Malone's high-octane video for new single 'Motley Crew'". NME. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  9. ^ "Post Malone – Mötley Crew". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  10. ^ "Post Malone – Mötley Crew" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
  11. ^ "Post Malone Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
  12. ^ "Post Malone Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
  13. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 29. týden 2021 in the date selector. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
  14. ^ "Post Malone – Mötley Crew". Tracklisten. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
  15. ^ "Post Malone: Mötley Crew" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
  16. ^ "Post Malone – Mötley Crew" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
  17. ^ "Post Malone – Mötley Crew" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
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  19. ^ "Official IFPI Charts – Digital Singles Chart (International) – Week: 27/2021". IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on July 19, 2021. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
  20. ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Stream Top 40 slágerlista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  21. ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  22. ^ "2021 29-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. July 23, 2021. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  23. ^ "Post Malone – Mötley Crew" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
  24. ^ "Post Malone – Mötley Crew". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
  25. ^ "Post Malone – Mötley Crew". VG-lista. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
  26. ^ "Post Malone – Mötley Crew". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  27. ^ "ČNS IFPI". IFPI ČR. Note: Select SK SINGLES DIGITAL TOP 100 and insert 202129 into search. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
  28. ^ "Digital Chart – Week 29 of 2021". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  29. ^ "Post Malone – Mötley Crew". Singles Top 100. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  30. ^ "Post Malone – Mötley Crew". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
  31. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  32. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  33. ^ "Post Malone Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
  34. ^ "Post Malone Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
  35. ^ "Post Malone Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
  36. ^ "Post Malone Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
  37. ^ "Canadian Hot 100 – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  38. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  39. ^ "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  40. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
  41. ^ "Brazilian single certifications – Post Malone – Motley Crew" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  42. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Post Malone – Motley Crew". Music Canada. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  43. ^ "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved October 23, 2024. Click "TYTUŁ" and enter Motley Crew in the search box.
  44. ^ "British single certifications – Post Malone – Motley Crew". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
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