Holy Key
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"Holy Key" is a single by American musician DJ Khaled, featuring American rappers Big Sean, Kendrick Lamar and American singer Betty Wright. It was released on July 22, 2016 by We the Best Music Group and Epic Records as the third single of DJ Khaled's ninth studio album, Major Key.[1] The song was produced by Edsclusive with co-production by Cool & Dre.[2]
Background
In the days leading up to the release of “Holy Key”, DJ Khaled teased that Kendrick would have the most talked about verse on his album Major Key.[3] Khaled spoke about the collaboration process at a NYC listening party in July 2016 and said "I told Kendrick that I needed him to catch the Holy Ghost. No rules, no nothing. I told Big Sean the same thing. After I got the verses I got Ms. Wright, and I gave her some vibes, the tools for this hook. Basically, I told her to go to church."[4]
Chart performance
"Holy Key" debuted at number 84 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the chart dated August 20, 2016.[5]
Charts
| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[6] | 99 |
| France (SNEP)[7] | 151 |
| New Zealand Heatseekers (Recorded Music NZ)[8] | 5 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 84 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] | 29 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | July 22, 2016 | Digital download |
References
- ^ McCluskey, Megan (January 8, 2016). "Understanding the Key Emoji and DJ Khaled's 'Major Keys to Success'". Time. Retrieved May 29, 2016.
- ^ "DJ Khaled - Holy Key Feat. Kendrick Lamar, Big Sean & Betty Wright (Prod. By Cool n Dre) [New song]". hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
- ^ "Genius on Twitter". Twitter.
- ^ "DJ Khaled – Holy Key Lyrics - Genius Lyrics". Retrieved August 19, 2016.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ "Billboard - August 20, 2016". Retrieved January 21, 2017.
- ^ "CHART WATCH #380". auspOp. August 6, 2016. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
- ^ "DJ Khaled feat. Big Sean, Kendrick Lamar and Betty Wright – Holy Key" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
- ^ "NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 1 August 2016. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
- ^ "DJ Khaled Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
- ^ "DJ Khaled Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
- ^ "Holy Key (feat. Big Sean, Kendrick Lamar & Betty Wright) - Single". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved August 2, 2016.