Ski (song)

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"Ski"
Song by Young Stoner Life, Young Thug and Gunna
from the album Slime Language 2
ReleasedApril 16, 2021
GenreHip hop, trap
Length2:32
Label
Producer(s)

"Ski" is a song by record label Young Stoner Life and American rappers Young Thug and Gunna. The song was released on April 16, 2021, along the compilation album Slime Language 2, which lists YSL, Thug and Gunna as the primary artists. The song was produced by Outtatown, Wheezy and Babywave.

Background[]

The song was originally teased in March 2021, with the snippet going viral.[1] The full song was released on April 16, 2021.

Music video[]

The official music video for the song was released on April 16, 2021, the same day as the track's release. The video was directed by Omar Jones.[2][3]

Reception[]

Critical reception[]

Alex Zidel of HotNewHipHop called the track "wavy" and commented that it was "sure to stay in rotation for weeks and months to come".[4]

Dance challenge[]

The track sparked a dance challenge, which was performed by rappers such as Drake, Future, Quavo and more.[5][6][7]

Charts[]

Chart performance for "Ski"
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] 33
Global 200 (Billboard)[9] 23
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] 6
UK Singles (OCC)[11] 72
US Billboard Hot 100[12] 18
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[13] 11
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[14] 10
US Rolling Stone Top 100[15] 9

Certifications[]

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[16] Gold 500,000double-dagger

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

References[]

  1. ^ "Young Thug & Gunna Trade Snippets Of New Banger". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  2. ^ "Young Thug and Gunna Release New Visual for "Ski"". Hypebeast. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  3. ^ "Young Thug And Gunna Bring Out All The Stars For A Lavish Party In Their Video For 'Ski'". Uproxx. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  4. ^ "Young Thug & Gunna Have Their Latest Hit On "Ski" From "Slime Language 2"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  5. ^ "Why Everyone Is Doing Young Thug's Ski Challenge". Complex. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  6. ^ "What Is the Ski Challenge?". XXL. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  7. ^ "Young Thug & Gunna's 'Ski' Challenge Sends Song to Top Triller U.S. No. 1". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  8. ^ "Young Thug Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  9. ^ "Young Thug Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  10. ^ "Hot Singles Chart". The Official New Zealand Music Chart. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  11. ^ "Young Thug | full Official Chart history". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  12. ^ "Young Thug Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  13. ^ "Young Thug Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  14. ^ "Young Thug Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  15. ^ "Top 100 Popular Songs". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  16. ^ "American single certifications – Young Stoner Life – Ski". Recording Industry Association of America. August 4, 2021.
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