Track Star (song)
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| Single by Mooski | ||||
| Released | June 17, 2020 | |||
| Length | 3:19 | |||
| Label | Universal | |||
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| Producer(s) | Woodpecker | |||
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"Track Star" is a song by American rapper Mooski. It was released on TikTok on June 17, 2020, and other streaming services on February 19, 2021. The song was later remixed by American singer Chris Brown and American rappers Yung Bleu and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie.
Background[edit]
The track as released on February 19, 2021, following its success on TikTok. A remix featuring A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Chris Brown and Yung Bleu was released on May 18, 2021.[1]
Music video[edit]
A music video was released on April 7, 2021. It was directed by BenMarc and produced by VisionBank.[2] Coi Leray also stars in the video.[3]
Reception and chart success[edit]
Robby Seabrook III of XXL says the track is, "a melodic ode centered on a woman who has let go of a troubled relationship despite her man's attempts to fix it," and of the artist, "Everything is looking up for the young artist from Alabama, making him a perfect fit for XXL's The Break this week."[4]
In a Billboard article, Mooski spoke on his rise to success, "Where I come from, it's unheard of. I've been counted out my whole life and I've always been successful because I work hard. I didn't need anybody in my corner -- I wanted them in my corner."[5]
"Track Star" debuted at No. 21 on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 on the week of February 26, 2021, before debuting at No. 99 on the main Hot 100, peaking at No. 31 and spending a total of 20 weeks on the chart. It also peaked at number 53 in the United Kingdom
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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| UK Singles (OCC)[6] | 53 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[7] | 31 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] | 12 |
| US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[9] | 35 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[10] | 2 |
Certifications[edit]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[11] | Gold | 40,000
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| United States (RIAA)[12] | Platinum | 1,000,000
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References[edit]
- ^ "Mooski drops "Track Star" remix with Chris Brown, A Boogie wit da Hoodie & Yung Bleu". The Source.
- ^ "Mooski - Track Star (Official Video)". YouTube.
- ^ "Mooski's 'Track Star' Video Stars Coi Leray As His On-And-Off Lover". UPROXX. April 8, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
- ^ April 7, Robby Seabrook IIIPublished; 2021. "The Break Presents: Mooski". XXL Mag. Retrieved August 8, 2021.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
- ^ "Chartbreaker: Mooski Always Believed in His Ability to 'Sing at a Rapper's Pace'". Billboard.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
- ^ "Billboard Hot 100: May 15, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart: June 5, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
- ^ "Pop Airplay Chart: Week of July 10, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ "Rhythmic Airplay: June 12, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Mooski – Track Star". Music Canada. August 4, 2021.
- ^ "American single certifications – Mooski". Recording Industry Association of America.