My Type (Saweetie song)
"My Type" | ||||
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Single by Saweetie | ||||
from the EP Icy | ||||
Released | June 11, 2019 | |||
Length | 2:06 | |||
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Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | London on da Track | |||
Saweetie singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"My Type" on YouTube |
"My Type" is a song by American rapper Saweetie, released as a single on June 11, 2019, by Icy, Artistry Records and Warner Records.[1] It was first released as part of her 2019 EP Icy, and a music video was released for the track in July 2019. It was the basis of a social media challenge,[2] and also became Saweetie's first entry on the US Billboard Hot 100, debuting at number 81[3] before peaking at 21. The song was written by Saweetie and produced by London on da Track.
Background
The track samples "Freek-a-Leek" by Petey Pablo.[4] The sampled track earned Pablo, who took "Freek-a-Leek" to number 2 on Billboard's Rhythmic Songs Chart in 2004, a second No. 1 as a songwriter on Rhythmic Songs overall (his first being Ciara's "Goodies", on which he provided featured vocals), while co-writer Lil Jon earned an eighth No. 1, and "Type" co-writer Quavo his fifth, on the same chart.[5]
Music video
The music video was released on July 3, 2019, and directed by Daps.[6] The video was filmed in San Leandro, California at Cherry Grove Park and San Leandro Adult School. It features Saweetie at a block party, rapping in front of drifting cars and twerking while standing on a basketball hoop.[7] The video includes appearances by Kehlani and Kamaiyah.[8]
Remixes
On August 23, a remix featuring City Girls and Jhené Aiko was released.[9][10] On September 20, 2019, a Latin remix featuring Becky G and Melii was released.[11] On October 25, 2019, a remix EP titled My Type (The Remixes) was released including the original song, both remixes, and remixes from Dillon Francis, French Montana, Wale, and others.[12]
Live performances
At the 2019 BET Hip-Hop Awards, Saweetie performed "My Type" live alongside its "Freek-a-Leek" sampled artist Petey Pablo and producer Lil Jon.[13]
Charts
Original version
Weekly charts
Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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Australian Hitseekers (ARIA)[14] | 6 |
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[15] | 76 |
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[16] | 32 |
US Billboard Hot 100[17] | 21 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[18] | 10 |
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[19] | 24 |
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[20] | 1 |
US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[21] | 39 |
Year-end charts
Chart (2019) | Position |
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US Billboard Hot 100[22] | 76 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[23] | 32 |
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[24] | 13 |
Remix
Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[25] | 38 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[26] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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United States | June 11, 2019 | Rhythmic contemporary |
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August 27, 2019 | Contemporary hit radio | [27] |
References
- ^ a b "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on June 12, 2019. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
- ^ Marie, Erica (July 3, 2019). "Saweetie Returns To The Bay Area For "My Type" Visual". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
- ^ Charts, Billboard [@billboardcharts] (July 8, 2019). "Debuts on this week's #Hot100 (2/2): / #78, @nfrealmusic "When I Grow Up" / #81, @Saweetie "My Type" / #84, @y2k2y & @bbnomula "Lalala"" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Watch Saweetie's 'My Type' Video". Rap-Up. July 3, 2019. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
- ^ "Saweetie's 'My Type' Hits No. 1 on Rhythmic Songs Airplay Chart" from Billboard (September 26, 2019)
- ^ Saponara, Michael (July 3, 2019). "Saweetie Throws a Block Party for Twerk-Filled 'My Type' Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
- ^ Price, Joe (July 4, 2019). "Watch Saweetie's "My Type" Video Featuring Cameos From Kehlani and Kamaiyah". Complex. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
- ^ Gilke, Chloe (July 3, 2019). "Saweetie's 'My Type' Video Is A Summer-Ready Block Party". Uproxx. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
- ^ "My Type (feat. City Girls & Jhené Aiko) [Remix] – Single by Saweetie". Apple Music. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
- ^ Alston, Trey (August 23, 2019). "Saweetie, Jhene Aiko, And City Girls Get Risky And Raunchy On 'My Type (Remix)'". MTV. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
- ^ Post, Chantilly (September 20, 2019). "Saweetie Grabs Becky G & Melii For Latin Remix Of 'My Type'". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
- ^ "My Type (The Remixes) – EP by Saweetie". Apple Music. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
- ^ Matie, Erika (October 8, 2019). "Saweetie Was Joined By Lil Jon & Petey Pablo For BET Hip Hop Awards Performance". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved December 13, 2019.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "The Aria Report" (PDF). ARIA. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
- ^ "Canadian Hot 100: September 21, 2019". Billboard. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. July 22, 2019. Retrieved July 20, 2019.
- ^ "Chart Search". Billboard.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
- ^ "Top Pop Songs: December 14, 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
- ^ "Rhythmic Songs: September 28, 2019". Billboard. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
- ^ "Dance/Mix Show Airplay: November 30, 20192019". Billboard. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
- ^ "Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
- ^ "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. September 2, 2019. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
- ^ "American single certifications – Saweetie – My Type". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 11, 2019.
- ^ "Top 40/M Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on July 26, 2019. Retrieved July 26, 2019.