White Iverson

"White Iverson"
Single by Post Malone
from the album Stoney
Released August 14, 2015
Format Digital download
Recorded 2014
Genre
Length 4:14
Label Republic
Writer(s)
Producer(s)
Post Malone singles chronology
"White Iverson"
(2015)		 "Too Young"
(2015)

"White Iverson" is the debut single by American rapper Post Malone. This song was released on August 14, 2015 by Republic Records, as the first single from his upcoming debut album Stoney. The track was produced by FKi and Rex Kudo. It peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Background and release

Post moved to Los Angeles and met 1st Down from FKi, which helped him produce "White Iverson". Post recorded the song two days after he wrote it. He thought of the name after getting braids in his hair, thinking he looked like a "White Iverson", a reference to the professional basketball player, Allen Iverson.[1] Upon completion in February 2015, it was uploaded to Post's SoundCloud account.[2] It quickly brought him attention from record labels, gaining over a million plays the month it was uploaded. He decided to sign with Republic Records.[3]

Music video

The song's accompanying music video premiered on July 19, 2015 on Post Malone's YouTube account. Since its release, the music video has received over 200 million views on YouTube.

Remix

The official remix was released on December 7, 2015 featuring French Montana and Rae Sremmurd.[4]

Commercial performance

"White Iverson" debuted at number 84 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the chart dated September 26, 2015, and peaked at number 14.[5] "White Iverson" is now certified triple platinum.

Charts

Chart (2015–16) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6] 41
US Billboard Hot 100[5] 14
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] 5
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[8] 1

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/Sales
United States (RIAA)[9] 3× Platinum 3,000,000double-dagger

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone
double-daggersales+streaming figures based on certification alone

References

  1. ↑ Markman, Rob (July 18, 2015). "Video Premiere: Watch Post Malone's 'White Iverson'". MTV. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
  2. ↑ "White Iverson by Post Malone". SoundCloud. Post Malone. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
  3. ↑ Schwartz, Danny (August 14, 2015). "Post Malone Signs With Republic Records". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Post Malone - White Iverson (Remix) Feat. French Montana & Rae Sremmurd - Stream [New Song]". Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  5. 1 2 "Post Malone – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Post Malone. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Post Malone – Chart history" Canadian Hot 100 for Post Malone. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Post Malone – Chart history" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for Post Malone. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Post Malone – Chart history" Billboard Rhythmic Songs for Post Malone. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
  9. ↑ "American single certifications – Post Malone – White Iverson". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH

External links

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