Flexicution
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"Flexicution" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Logic. It serves as the first single from his fifth mixtape Bobby Tarantino. The song features vocals from American singers Jessica Andrea and John Lindahl and was released on June 14, 2016 by Visionary Music Group and Def Jam Recordings.[1] The track was written by Logic, Jessica Andrea, John Lindahl, and 6ix (who was also the producer).
Background and release
Flexicution is the combination of words “Flex” and “Execution”. It was created by Logic, who explained it on Twitter as: “a term and funny made up word for killing SHIT.”[2] Logic began to tease the song on April 5, 2016 with GFuel in an interview containing a teaser of Flexicution.[3] He went onto play snippets at various shows on The Incredible World Tour and teasing other snippets on his Snapchat before finally dropping the track on June 14, 2016.[4]
Remixes
"Flexicution" has been remixed by various rappers, including Futuristic and Snow Tha Product.[5][6]
Music video
The song's accompanying music video premiered on August 5, 2016 on Logic's Vevo account on YouTube. The music video contains concert footage, from his Endless Summer Tour.[7] The music video was directed by Logic himself.[8]
Charts
| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 100 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] | 33 |
References
- ^ "Flexicution by Logic on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
- ^ "Twitter".
- ^ "Logic bus tour - Bonus: Unreleased track". YouTube. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
- ^ "Logic Drops New Song, "Flexicution"". Retrieved August 6, 2016.
- ^ "Logic - Flexicution - Futuristic Remix (#OneTake)". YouTube. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
- ^ "Snow Tha Product - Flexicution Remix". YouTube. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
- ^ "Logic - Flexicution". YouTube. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
- ^ "Logic "Flexicution" Video". Retrieved August 6, 2016.
- ^ "Logic Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
- ^ "Logic Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 6, 2016.