Biking (song)

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"Biking"
Tyler Okonma
  • Adam Feeney
  • Jacob Ludwig Olofsson
  • Rami Dawood
    • Producer(s)
    Frank Ocean singles chronology
    "Chanel"
    (2017)     		"Biking"
    (2017)     		"Lens"
    (2017)
    Jay-Z singles chronology
    "Shining"
    (2017)     		"Biking"
    (2017)     		"4:44"
    (2017)
    Tyler, the Creator singles chronology
    "Telephone Calls"
    (2016)     		"Biking"
    (2017)     		"Who Dat Boy"
    (2017)
    Alternate cover
    Original Apple Music cover
    "Biking (Solo)"
    Single by Frank Ocean
    ReleasedMay 15, 2017 (2017-05-15)
    Length3:32
    LabelBlonded
    Songwriter(s)
    • Christopher Breaux
    • Adam Feeney
    • Jacob Ludwig Olofsson
    • Rami Dawood
    Producer(s)
    • Frank Dukes
    • Jarami
    Frank Ocean singles chronology
    "Lens"
    (2017)     		"Biking (Solo)"
    (2017)     		"RAF"
    (2017)

    "Biking" is a song by American singer-songwriter Frank Ocean, released as a single on the third episode of Blonded Radio. It features guest vocals from American rappers Jay-Z and Tyler, the Creator.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10] On 15 May 2017, a solo version of the track was released, following the sixth episode of Blonded Radio.[11][12][13][14][15][2] It was featured in Season 2 of the HBO television series Insecure.[16]

    Background

    "Biking" followed the release of two other Frank Ocean songs: "Slide" and "Chanel". The song was produced by Frank Dukes, Jarami, and Caleb Laven.[citation needed]

    Charts

    Chart (2017) Peak
    position
    New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[17] 9
    US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles (Billboard)[18] 7

    Certifications

    Region Certification Certified units/sales
    United Kingdom (BPI)[19] Silver 200,000‡

    ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

    Release history

    Country Date Format Label Ref.
    Worldwide April 10, 2017 Digital download Blonded [20]
    Country Date Format Label Ref.
    Worldwide May 15, 2017 Digital download Blonded [11]

    References

    1. ^ Lars Gotrich (April 10, 2017). "Hear Frank Ocean's New Song 'Biking,' Featuring Jay-Z And Tyler, The Creator". NPR. Retrieved April 11, 2017.
    2. ^ a b "Frank Ocean Shares Solo Version of "Biking"". pastemagazine.com. May 17, 2017. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
    3. ^ "Frank Ocean previews new song 'Biking' featuring Jay Z and Tyler, the Creator". April 8, 2017. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
    4. ^ "Where Can You Listen To Frank Ocean's "Biking"? You Need To Hear His Collab With Jay Z & Tyler The Creator". Bustle. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
    5. ^ "Listen To Frank Ocean's "Biking" Featuring Jay Z And Tyler, The Creator". The FADER. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
    6. ^ Kreps, Daniel (April 8, 2017). "Hear Frank Ocean's 'Biking' With Jay Z, Tyler, the Creator". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
    7. ^ "Frank Ocean shares 'Biking' featuring Jay Z and Tyler, The Creator". DIY. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
    8. ^ "The Meaning Behind Frank Ocean's New Single "Biking" - JetMag.com". www.jetmag.com. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
    9. ^ "Hear Frank Ocean's New Song 'Biking' Feat. Jay Z & Tyler, the Creator". Billboard. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
    10. ^ "Frank Ocean Feat. Tyler, The Creator, Jay Z "Biking" Video". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
    11. ^ a b "Biking (Solo) – Single by Frank Ocean on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved May 16, 2017.
    12. ^ "Stream The Solo Version Of Frank Ocean's "Biking"". The FADER. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
    13. ^ "Frank Ocean Strips Down "Biking" for New Extended Solo Version". exclaim.ca. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
    14. ^ "Frank Ocean – "Biking (Solo)"". May 17, 2017. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
    15. ^ C.M, Emmanuel. "Listen to Frank Ocean's Solo Version of 'Biking' - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
    16. ^ "Here's Everything That Happened On Episode 6 Of Frank Ocean's blonded RADIO". The FADER. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
    17. ^ "NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 24, 2017. Retrieved April 21, 2017.
    18. ^ "Frank Ocean – Chart Search (Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles)". Billboard. Retrieved April 19, 2017.[permanent dead link]
    19. ^ "British single certifications – Frank Ocean/Jay Z/Tyler – Biking". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
    20. ^ "Biking (feat. JAY Z & Tyler, the Creator) – Single by Frank Ocean on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved April 11, 2017.
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