Flicka Da Wrist
| "Flicka da Wrist" | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Single by Chedda da Connect | |
| from the album Chedda World: The Album | |
| Released | March 3, 2015 |
| Recorded | 2014 |
| Genre | Hip hop, trap |
| Length | 3:41 |
| Label | eOne Entertainment |
| Songwriter(s) | Chedda da Connect |
| Producer(s) | Fred On Em |
"Flicka da Wrist" is the only single by American rapper Chedda da Connect. It peaked at number 94 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Breakthrough
[edit]In 2015, "Flicka Da Wrist" became a huge hit in the United States, going viral online and taking clubs and radio airwaves by storm nationwide. The single, which was released 3 March 2015, has been remixed by numerous rap artists such as Fetty Wap, 2 Chainz, Migos, Soulja Boy, T.I., Rick Ross, Kevin Gates and many more.
The song became a popular meme on Vine, with characters such as Spider-Man and Squidward (from 'SpongeBob SquarePants') "dancing" to the song in short clips.[1]
It has been supported on social media by numerous celebrities. In the NBA it was used by players such as James Harden and LeBron James as a celebratory move.[2]
The song entered the Billboard chart's weeks after gaining online popularity at number 94.
Music video
[edit]"Flicka Da Wrist" was uploaded on WorldstarHipHop's YouTube channel on March 4, 2015. The video consists of Chedda dancing around and flicking his wrist with his friends.[3]
Remix
[edit]The official remix features Fetty Wap, Boosie Badazz, Yo Gotti & Boston George[4]
Chart performance
[edit]On the week of May 16, 2015, "Flicka Da Wrist" debuted and peaked at number 94 on the Billboard Hot 100,[5] dropped four spots to number 98 the next week before leaving the chart.[6] The song made two reappearances on the chart before leaving the next week: number 100 the week of June 13[7] and number 98 the week of July 4.[8]
| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 94 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] | 29 |
References
[edit]- ^ "USA Today: Rappers turn viral success into legit hits". USA Today.
- ^ Video, B/R (2015-06-10). "Chedda Da Connect Grades Harden, LeBron and Other 'Flicka Da Wrist' Celebrations". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 2022-11-24.
- ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Chedda Da Connect "Flicka Da Wrist" (WSHH Exclusive - Official Music Video). YouTube.
- ^ "Chedda da Connect - Flicka da Wrist (Remix) Feat. Fetty Wap, Boosie Badazz, Yo Gotti & Boston George". HNHH. 15 June 2015.
- ^ "US Singles Top 100 (May 16, 2015)". aCharts.co. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
- ^ "US Singles Top 100 (May 23, 2015)". aCharts.co. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
- ^ "US Singles Top 100 (June 13, 2015)". aCharts.co. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
- ^ "US Singles Top 100 (July 4, 2015)". aCharts.co. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
- ^ "Chedda da Connect Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Chedda da Connect Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
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