Peru (song)

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"Peru"
Cover, shows Fireboy and Shizzi
Single by Fireboy DML
Released20 July 2021 (2021-07-20)
GenreAfropop
Length2:31
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Fireboy DML
  • Ivory Scott IV
Producer(s)Shizzi
Fireboy DML singles chronology
"Champion"
(2020) 		"Peru"
(2021) 		"Frozen (Remix)"
(2022)
Music video
"Peru" on YouTube
"Peru"
Fireboy DML Peru remix.jpg
Single by Fireboy DML and Ed Sheeran
Released24 December 2021 (2021-12-24)
Length3:07
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Fireboy DML
  • Ivory Scott IV
  • Ed Sheeran
Producer(s)Shizzi
Ed Sheeran singles chronology
"Sausage Rolls for Everyone"
(2021) 		"Peru"
(2021) 		"The Joker and the Queen"
(2022)
Music video
"Peru" on YouTube

"Peru" is a song by Nigerian singer Fireboy DML. It was released on 20 July 2021, through YBNL Nation, and distributed by Empire. "Peru" was written by Fireboy DML and Ivory Scott, and produced by Shizzi. On 23 December 2021, a reworked version of "Peru" was released, a collaboration with English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. The music video for the version with Sheeran was released on 24 December 2021.[1] The song was nominated at the 7th annual African Entertainment Awards USA for Song of the Year. The government of the Republic of Peru endorsed the version with Sheeran, encouraging its citizens to listen to it.[2]

Background[]

After the song garnered popularity and reached number one on the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart, Fireboy reached out to Sheeran for a remix through the founder of SB.TV, Jamal Edwards.[3] On 11 February 2022, he released the official remix of "Peru", with featured vocals from 21 Savage, and Blxst, through Empire Distribution for YBNL Nation.[4]

Music video[]

On 6 August 2021, Fireboy released the music video for "Peru". The visual sees Fireboy lounging around the streets of the US, seen in the studio, skydiving and trying out dishes. The visual was directed by Mariano Valentino, with additional footage shot by Dakota Lim, and Diego Pina. The visual was edited by Ryan Corr.[5] The new version, music video featuring Ed Sheeran, was released on 24 December 2021. Directed by Gabriella Kingsley, and shot in London, United Kingdom.[6] The music video reached 1.9 million views, less than 24 hours after its releases.[7] On 21 December 2021, Fireboy shared a short clip on his social platforms, singing "Peru" with Sheeran.[8]

Accolades[]

Awards and nominations for "Peru"
Year Organization Award Result
2021 African Entertainment Awards USA Song of the Year Nominated
NAACP Image Awards Outstanding International Song Nominated

Commercial performance[]

"Peru" peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart,[9] and number one on UK Afrobeats Singles Chart.[10] On 2 August, it debuted at number ten on the TurnTable Top 50.[11][12] On 4 August, the song peaked at number 14 on the TurnTable Top 50 Airplay chart.[13] On the same day, it peaked at number five on TurnTable Top 50 streaming songs chart.[14] On 26 August, "Peru" peaked at number 26 on TurnTable TV Top songs chart.[15] On 2 December 2021, it was named on Apple Music Top Songs of 2021, in Nigeria.[16] "Peru" is Fireboy's most popular record with over 20.6 million Spotify streams as of December 2021.

Track listing[]

  • Digital download and streaming
  1. "Peru" – 2:31
  • Digital download, streaming and CD single
  1. "Peru" (with Ed Sheeran) – 3:07
  • Digital download and streaming
  1. "Peru" (Acoustic) (with Ed Sheeran) – 2:52
  • Digital download and streaming
  1. "Peru" (Remix) (with 21 Savage and Blxst) – 3:06
  • Digital download and streaming
  1. "Peru" (R3hab Remix) (with Ed Sheeran) – 2:29

Charts[]

Weekly chart performance for "Peru"
Chart (2021–2022) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[17] 40
Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[18] 26
Euro Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[19] 12
France (SNEP)[20] 93
Global 200 (Billboard)[21] 34
Ireland (IRMA)[22] 7
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[23] 21
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[24] 11
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[25] 3
South Africa (RISA)[26] 29
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[27] 35
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[28] 31
UK Singles (OCC)[29] 2
UK Indie (OCC)[30] 13
UK R&B (OCC)[31] 1
US Afrobeats Songs (Billboard)[32] 2
US Billboard Hot 100[33] 54
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[34] 13
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[35] 26
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[36] 6
US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[37] 1

Certifications[]

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[38] Gold 400,000double-dagger

double-dagger Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history[]

Release history for "Peru"
Region Date Format Version Label Ref.
Various 20 July 2021
Original
[39]
24 December 2021 with Ed Sheeran
United States 18 January 2022 Rhythmic contemporary radio [40]
United Kingdom 21 January 2022 CD single (first pressing)
Various 22 January 2022
  • Digital download
  • streaming
 Acoustic with Ed Sheeran
11 February 2022 Remix with 21 Savage and Blxst
United States 15 February 2022 Contemporary hit radio with Ed Sheeran [41]
Various 2 March 2022
  • Digital download
  • streaming
 R3hab Remix with Ed Sheeran
United Kingdom 11 March 2022 CD single (second pressing) with Ed Sheeran

References[]

  1. ^ Kreps, Daniel (25 December 2021). "Ed Sheeran Hops on Remix of Fireboy DML's Hit Single 'Peru'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Peruvian Government Reacts To Fireboy and Ed Sheeran's "Peru"". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 25 December 2021. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  3. ^ "Ed Sheeran Hops On Fireboy's "Peru Remix"". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  4. ^ "21 Savage and Blxst Hop on Fireboy DML's "Peru" Remix". Complex. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
  5. ^ Tv, Bn (8 August 2021). "Fireboy DML Serves Up Visualizer for Hit Single "Peru"". BellaNaija. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  6. ^ "Fireboy DML & Ed Sheeran Release New Video for 'Peru'". HWING. 24 December 2021. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  7. ^ "'Peru' remix ft. Ed Sheeran hits over 1m views in less than 24 hours". P.M. News. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  8. ^ "Ed Sheeran sings in Yorùbá on the remix of Fireboy DML's 'Peru'". NME. 23 December 2021. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  9. ^ "peru | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  10. ^ "Official Afrobeats Chart Top 20 | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  11. ^ "TurnTable Top 50 chart". Turntable Charts. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  12. ^ Alake, Motolani (9 September 2021). "Here are the top 10 Nigerian songs of the week: Kizz Daniel's 'Lie' remains at No. 1 for fourth week". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
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  14. ^ "Turntable Top 50 Streaming Songs Chart". Turntable Charts. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
  15. ^ "Turntable TV Top songs chart". Turntable Charts. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
  16. ^ "Wizkid, Olamide, Fireboy DML & Lojay make Apple Music Top Songs of 2021". BellaNaija. 2 December 2021. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
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  19. ^ "Fireboy DML Chart History (Euro Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  20. ^ "Top Singles (Week 9, 2022)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
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  22. ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
  23. ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 12, 2022" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
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  25. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 3 January 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
  26. ^ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100 Week 05-2022". The Official South African Charts. Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  27. ^ "Fireboy DML & Ed Sheeran – Peru". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  28. ^ "Fireboy DML & Ed Sheeran – Peru". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
  29. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
  30. ^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
  31. ^ "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  32. ^ Cusson, Michael (29 March 2022). "Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
  33. ^ "Fireboy DML Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
  34. ^ "Fireboy DML Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
  35. ^ "Fireboy DML Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
  36. ^ "Fireboy DML Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
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  40. ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Songs and Release Dates". All Access. Archived from the original on 7 January 2022. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
  41. ^ "Top 40 Mainstream Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on 10 February 2022. Retrieved 10 February 2022.

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