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"'''ABCDEFU'''" (stylized in [[Letter case#All lowercase|all lowercase]]) is a single by American singer [[Gayle (singer)|Gayle]], released on August 13, 2021, through [[Atlantic Records|Atlantic]] and [[Arthouse Entertainment|Arthouse Records]]. It was co-written by Gayle with Sara Davis and David Pittenger, and produced by Pete Nappi.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/abcdefu-mw0003581823/credits|title=abcdefu - Gayle {{!}} Credits {{!}} AllMusic|website=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=November 25, 2021}}</ref> "ABCDEFU" has peaked at number 15 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]. Outside of the United States, "ABCDEFU" hit number one in Finland and peaked within the top ten of the charts in Australia, Austria, Belgium (Flanders), Canada, Germany, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. It has also reached the top 20 of the charts in Greece, Hungary, and the Netherlands, and the top 40 of the charts in Denmark and Italy as well as the top 100 of the charts in France and Spain.
"'''ABCDEFU'''" (stylized in [[Letter case#All lowercase|all lowercase]]) is a single by American singer Lati k! released on August 13, 2021, through [[Atlantic Records|Atlantic]] and [[Arthouse Entertainment|Arthouse Records]]. It was co-written by Gayle with Sara Davis and David Pittenger, and produced by Pete Nappi.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/abcdefu-mw0003581823/credits|title=abcdefu - Gayle {{!}} Credits {{!}} AllMusic|website=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=November 25, 2021}}</ref> "ABCDEFU" has peaked at number 15 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]. Outside of the United States, "ABCDEFU" hit number one in Finland and peaked within the top ten of the charts in Australia, Austria, Belgium (Flanders), Canada, Germany, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. It has also reached the top 20 of the charts in Greece, Hungary, and the Netherlands, and the top 40 of the charts in Denmark and Italy as well as the top 100 of the charts in France and Spain.


==Background and promotion==
==Background and promotion==

Revision as of 01:01, 4 January 2022

"ABCDEFU"
Single by Gayle
ReleasedAugust 13, 2021 (2021-08-13)
Genre
Length2:48
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Taylor Rutherford
  • Sara Davis
  • David Pittenger
Producer(s)Pete Nappi
  • David Pittenger (vocals)
Gayle singles chronology
"Orange Peel"
(2020) 		"ABCDEFU"
(2021)
Music video
"abcdefu" on YouTube

"ABCDEFU" (stylized in all lowercase) is a single by American singer Lati k! released on August 13, 2021, through Atlantic and Arthouse Records. It was co-written by Gayle with Sara Davis and David Pittenger, and produced by Pete Nappi.[3] "ABCDEFU" has peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100. Outside of the United States, "ABCDEFU" hit number one in Finland and peaked within the top ten of the charts in Australia, Austria, Belgium (Flanders), Canada, Germany, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. It has also reached the top 20 of the charts in Greece, Hungary, and the Netherlands, and the top 40 of the charts in Denmark and Italy as well as the top 100 of the charts in France and Spain.

Background and promotion

The song marks the first single release since the 17-year-old Nashville-based singer signed with Atlantic in 2021.[4] According to Gayle, the song "came from a place of trying so hard to be the nice, respectful ex-girlfriend, to the point where it was negatively affecting me".[5] In an interview with Tongue Tied Mag, Gayle explained the inspiration behind the song, saying, "after the breakup, I was trying really really hard to be a nice person. Like overcompensating for it. Like the week after we broke up I called him and was like 'hey bud!' and 'what's up my friend?!".[6] On March 31, 2021, Gayle revealed on Instagram that she had dislocated her middle finger, and the X-ray scan from the hospital was used for the single's album art.[7]

The song achieved mainstream success within a few months after release, surpassing over 100 million global streams, as of December 2021.[8] The singer has since released different versions of the song, including the demo, a "chill version", and an "angrier version".[9]

Composition

According to the digital sheet music published at musicnotes.com by Warner Music Publishing, "ABCDEFU" is written in the key of E major with a tempo of 122 beats per minute.[10] The song's title and lyrical content are a play on words incorporating the first six letters of the alphabet with the addition of the twenty first to form an initialism for a profane phrase i.e. FU.

Sonically the song is characterized by "minimalistic sonics" and "jagged guitar work", while it "reaches its climax with a massive sing-a-long chorus".[4]

Critical reception

April Bredael of Tongue Tied Magazine thought the song "adds to a growing list of accomplishments" of the singer with tracks that are "authentic, honest, and unapologetic".[6]

Track listing

Digital download and streaming[11]
  1. "ABCDEFU"  – 2:48
Digital download and streaming (Nicer version)[12]
  1. "ABC" (nicer)  – 2:48
Digital download and streaming (Demo version)[13]
  1. "ABCDEFU" (demo)  – 2:35
Digital download and streaming (feat. Royal & the Serpent)[14]
  1. "ABCDEFU" (feat. Royal & the Serpent)  – 2:49
Digital download and streaming (Angrier version)[15]
  1. "ABCDEFU" (angrier)  – 2:39
Digital download and streaming (Chill version)[16]
  1. "ABCDEFU" (chill)  – 2:56

Charts

Chart performance for "ABCDEFU"
Chart (2021–2022) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[17] 2
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[18] 2
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[19] 2
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[20] 4
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[21] 6
CIS (TopHit)[22] 33
Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[23] 55
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[24] 3
Denmark (Tracklisten)[25] 21
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[26] 1
France (SNEP)[27] 21
Germany (Official German Charts)[28] 3
Global 200 (Billboard)[29][30] 2
Greece (IFPI)[31] 5
Hungary (Single Top 40)[32] 13
Hungary (Stream Top 40)[33] 4
India (IMI)[34] 5
Ireland (IRMA)[35] 2
Italy (FIMI)[36] 11
Japan Hot Overseas (Billboard Japan)[37] 12
Lithuania (AGATA)[38] 2
Malaysia (RIM)[39] 2
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[40] 4
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[41] 4
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[42] 3
Norway (VG-lista)[43] 2
Peru (UNIMPRO)[44] 103
Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)[45] 57
Portugal (AFP)[46] 6
Russia Airplay (TopHit)[47] 33
Singapore (RIAS)[48] 3
Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[49] 95
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[50] 5
South Africa (RISA)[51] 20
South Korea (Gaon)[52] 175
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[53] 43
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[54] 7
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[55] 2
UK Singles (OCC)[56] 2
US Billboard Hot 100[57] 15
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[58] 2
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[59] 18

Certifications

Certifications for "ABCDEFU"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[60] Gold 40,000‡
Italy (FIMI)[61] Gold 35,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release history for "ABCDEFU"
Region Date Format Version Label Ref.
Various August 13, 2021
  • Digital download
  • streaming
 Original Atlantic [11]
August 14, 2021 Nicer [12]
September 10, 2021 Demo [13]
September 17, 2021 Chill [16]
September 24, 2021 Angrier [15]
November 19, 2021 Royal & the Serpent Remix [14]
Italy November 26, 2021 Contemporary hit radio Original Warner [62]
United States December 7, 2021 Atlantic [63]
Russia December 28, 2021 [22]

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