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Martin & Gina

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"Martin & Gina"
Single by Polo G
from the album The Goat
ReleasedAugust 13, 2020
Length2:12
LabelColumbia
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Hagan
  • KDubb
  • Tahj Money
Polo G singles chronology
"Purple"
(2020) 		"Martin & Gina"
(2020) 		"BookBag 2.0"
(2020)
Music video
"Martin & Gina" on YouTube

"Martin & Gina" is a song by American rapper Polo G from his second studio album The Goat (2020). It was released as the album's fifth single and its music video was released on August 13, 2020. In the song, Polo G compares his relationship with a girl to that of Martin Payne and Gina Waters in the sitcom Martin,[1] and talks about how it has improved despite clashes.[2]

Music video

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The music video was directed by the Reel Goats and pays tribute to Martin.[3] Polo G plays the titular character, while Gina is played by comedian and rapper Pretty Vee.[4] Polo reproduces scenes from Martin with Vee.[5]

Live performances

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On September 21, 2020, Polo G performed the song on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.[6][7]

Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications for "Martin & Gina"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[22] 2× Platinum 140,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[23] Platinum 80,000‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[24] Platinum 90,000‡
Italy (FIMI)[25] Gold 50,000‡
Poland (ZPAV)[26] Gold 25,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[27] Platinum 600,000‡
United States (RIAA)[28] 6× Platinum 6,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Powell, Jon (2020-08-13). "Polo G channels a classic sitcom for "Martin & Gina" visual". REVOLT. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
  2. ^ White, Valencia; Vargas, Sara (2020-05-22). "Polo G Keeps It Real on His New Album 'THE GOAT'". YR Media. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
  3. ^ Johnson, Patrick (August 13, 2020). "Polo G's Sitcom Love Is Real on "Martin & Gina"". HYPEBEAST. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
  4. ^ Jones, Jiggy (2020-08-13). "The Source |Polo G Drops 'Martin' Inspired Video To 'Martin & Gina'". The Source. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
  5. ^ Williams, Aaron (2020-08-13). "Polo G's 'Martin & Gina' Video Reproduces All Your Favorite Scenes". Uproxx. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
  6. ^ Torres, Eric (September 22, 2020). "Watch Polo G Perform "Martin & Gina" on Fallon". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
  7. ^ Kaye, Ben (2020-09-22). "Polo G makes late night debut with "Martin & Gina" on Fallon: Watch". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
  8. ^ "Polo G – Martin & Gina". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  9. ^ "Polo G Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
  10. ^ "Polo G Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
  11. ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  12. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  13. ^ "Polo G – Martin & Gina". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  14. ^ "Polo G – Martin & Gina". Singles Top 100. Retrieved April 16, 2021.
  15. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  16. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  17. ^ "Polo G Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  18. ^ "Polo G Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  19. ^ "Top 100 Songs". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
  20. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  21. ^ "ARIA Top 100 Singles for 2021". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  22. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2021 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
  23. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Polo G – Martin & Gina". Music Canada.
  24. ^ "Danish single certifications – Polo G – Martin & Gina". IFPI Danmark. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  25. ^ "Italian single certifications – Polo G – Martin & Gina" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  26. ^ "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved October 9, 2024. Click "TYTUŁ" and enter Martin & Gina in the search box.
  27. ^ "British single certifications – Polo G – Martin & Gina". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  28. ^ "American single certifications – Polo G – Martin & Gina". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
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