Zeze_(song)

Zeze (song)

Zeze (song)

2018 single by Kodak Black featuring Travis Scott and Offset


"Zeze" (stylized in all caps) is a song by American rapper Kodak Black featuring fellow American rappers Travis Scott and Offset. It was released by Atlantic Records on October 12, 2018.[1] Produced by D. A. Doman,[2] the song debuted at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 (behind "Girls Like You" by Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B) and at number one in Canada.

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Background

On August 18, 2018, Kodak Black was released from prison after having been arrested on multiple charges in January 2018.[3] Only three weeks later, he was spotted in a recording studio with rapper Travis Scott.[4] The footage of the artists listening to a new beat, which would later turn out to be the instrumental of "Zeze", subsequently became a viral meme.[5]

Remix

On October 24, 2018, American rappers Tyga and Swae Lee released an unofficial remix called "Shine". On November 5, 2018, South Korean rappers Xbf, Freaky, and Woozieboo released a remix track.

American rapper Joyner Lucas also remixed the song and it was released on November 22, 2018, as a diss track aimed at Tory Lanez.[6]

Music video

An official music video of the song was released on November 23, 2018. It showed the cameraman messing up and Travis Scott, the video director fixing the mistakes. Offset could not make the set but however got on the stage for his verse.

Charts

Weekly charts

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Certifications

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Release history

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References

  1. "Zeze - Single by Kodak Black". iTunes. Archived from the original on October 12, 2018. Retrieved October 14, 2018.
  2. Kim, Michelle (August 19, 2018). "Kodak Black Released From Jail". Pitchfork. Retrieved October 14, 2018.
  3. Mojica, Nick (September 7, 2018). "Kodak Black and Travis Scott Hit the Sutido". XXLMag. Retrieved October 14, 2018.
  4. Zidel, Alex (October 8, 2018). "Kodak Black Is Dropping His Meme-Worthy Travis Scott Collab This Week". HotNewHipHop.com. Retrieved October 14, 2018.
  5. "Tyga & Swae Lee Flip Kodak Black's "ZEZE" On "Shine"". HotNewHipHop. 24 October 2018. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
  6. "Kodak Black feat. Travis Scott & Offset – Zeze" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved November 24, 2018.
  7. "Kodak Black feat. Travis Scott & Offset – Zeze" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
  8. "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – SINGLES DIGITAL – TOP 100 and insert 201843 into search. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
  9. Nestor, Siim (December 3, 2018). "EESTI TIPP-40 MUUSIKAS Queenil läheb väga hästi!". Eesti Ekspress (in Estonian). Retrieved December 3, 2018.
  10. "Kodak Black: Zeze (feat. Travis Scott & Offset)" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
  11. "Official IFPI Charts – Digital Singles Chart (International) – Week: 42/2018". IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on October 29, 2018. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
  12. "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Stream Top 40 slágerlista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved November 1, 2018.
  13. "2018 53-os SAVAITĖS (gruodžio 28-sausio 3 d.) SINGLŲ TOP100" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. January 4, 2019. Archived from the original on October 9, 2019. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  14. "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 201845 into search. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
  15. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved December 31, 2018.
  16. "Canadian Hot 100 – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
  17. "Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
  18. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
  19. "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
  20. "Top 100 Songs of 2019". Rolling Stone. January 10, 2020. Archived from the original on March 7, 2020. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  21. "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved April 17, 2024. Click "TYTUŁ" and enter Zeze in the search box.
  22. "Top 40/Rhythmic-Crossover > Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on October 17, 2018.

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