Clout (Offset song)
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"Clout" is a song by American rapper Offset featuring his wife Cardi B, released as the second single from his debut solo album Father of 4 on March 15, 2019.[1][2] Although the song initially charted following the album's release, it reached the top 40 of the US Billboard Hot 100 after the release of its music video in April 2019. It received a nomination for Best Rap Performance at the 62nd Grammy Awards,[3] marking Offset's first nomination as a soloist outside of Migos.[4]
Background
The song is a criticism of those who use others for fame, including
Critical reception
Writing for AllMusic, Fred Thomas opined that the song "is made by Cardi B's high-energy, high-confrontation cameo."[6] Charles Holmes of Rolling Stone found Cardi's performance "brutal, swift and nimble" and considered it among the best on the album; he noted the song features her "dismantling a variety of unnamed detractors: rappers, blogs, trolls."[7] In NME, Sam Moore opined that Cardi B demonstrates "her show-stopping prowess" in her verse.[8] HotNewHipHop stated that "hip-hop's power couple" delivers "the hardest-hitting banger on the project, blasting the opps while they're at it."[9] In Exclaim!, Kyle Mullin described it as a "swaggering, ominous keys peppered" song, where Cardi B sounds "like the biggest rapper in the world as she nimbly mocks gossipy, nosy haters trolling her in vain."[10] Similarly, Highsnobiety's Thomas Hobbs said that her verse delivers "a necessary dose of energy."[11]
In
Music video
The Daniel Russell-directed music video was announced by Cardi B on April 16 and released on April 17, 2019.
Live performances
Cardi and Offset both performed "Clout" at the 2019 BET Awards, along with a performance of "Press".[21] They also performed "Clout" on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on July 17, 2019.[22]
Awards and nominations
Year | Ceremony | Category | Result | Ref. |
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2019 | BET Hip Hop Awards | Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse | Nominated | [23] |
2020 | Grammy Awards | Best Rap Performance | Nominated | [24] |
ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards | Winning Songs | Won | [25] |
Personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Father of 4.[26]
Personnel
- Offset - primary vocalist, songwriting
- Cardi B - featured artist, songwriting
- Leland Wayne - production, songwriting
- Joshua Luellen - production, songwriting
- Kevin Gomringer - production, songwriting
- Tim Gomringer - production, songwriting
- JRich ENT. - recording
- Evan LeRay - recording
- Thomas "Tillie" Mann - mixing
- DJ Durel - mixing
- Ethan Stevens - mixing
Recording and management
- Recorded at Offset Studios LA (Los Angeles, California)
- Mixed at Mama's House Studios (Atlanta, Georgia)
- Published by YRN Piped Up Ent/JPL QC Music/Reservoir Media Music (ASCAP), Washpoppin/Sony/ATV Allegro (ASCAP), Want Some More/ Songs Of Universal, Inc (BMI), Royal Legend Publishing/Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp (BMI), Sony/ATV Music Publishing (BMI), and Songs Of Universal, Inc (BMI)
- Cardi B appears courtesy of KSR/Atlantic Recording Corporation
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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France ( SNEP)[39]
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Gold | 100,000‡ |
Portugal (AFP)[40] | Gold | 5,000‡ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[41] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[42] | 3× Platinum | 3,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
- ^ a b c Malone, Chris (April 17, 2019). "Cardi B & Offset Call Out 'Clout' Chasers In New Video". Forbes. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- ^ "Offset feat. Cardi B – Clout". australian-charts.com. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- ^ Variety Staff (November 20, 2019). "Grammy Awards Nominations: The Complete List". Variety. Archived from the original on 2019-11-20. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
- ^ "Offset Grammys History". The Recording Academy. November 26, 2019. Retrieved December 13, 2019.
- ^ "Cardi B & Offset Get Close In Their Steamy "Clout" Video". Genius. Retrieved 2019-04-30.
- ^ Thomas, Fred. "Father of Four – Offset". AllMusic. Archived from the original on June 20, 2019. Retrieved June 22, 2019.
- ^ Holmes, Charles (February 25, 2019). "Offset Opens Up on 'Father of 4'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on February 26, 2019. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
- ^ Moore, Sam (February 25, 2019). "Offset – 'Father of 4' review". NME. Archived from the original on February 25, 2019. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
- ^ A., Aron (March 1, 2019). "Offset "Father of 4" Review". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on April 4, 2019. Retrieved April 4, 2019.
- ^ Mullin, Kyle (February 25, 2019). "Offset Father of 4". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on February 26, 2019. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
- ^ Hobbs, Thomas (February 28, 2019). "Offset – 'Father of 4' Review". Highsnobiety. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
- Consequence of Sound. Archivedfrom the original on February 26, 2019. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
- ^ Josephs, Brian (February 25, 2019). "Offset explains himself to mixed success on 'Father of 4': EW review". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on February 25, 2019. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
- ^ Clark, Trent (February 27, 2019). "Offset Father of 4 Album Review". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on February 28, 2019. Retrieved February 28, 2019.
- ^ Aniftos, Rania (April 16, 2019). "Cardi B Announces 'Clout' Music Video Featuring Offset". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- ^ "Offset and Cardi B's "Clout" Video Doesn't Disappoint". Complex.
- ^ Shaffer, Claire (April 17, 2019). "Watch Offset and Cardi B Flex Their Star Power in 'Clout' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- ^ a b "Offset – "Clout" (Feat. Cardi B) Video". Stereogum. 17 April 2019.
- ^ "Offset and Cardi B Channel Busta Rhymes and Janet Jackson's 'What's It Gonna Be?' in 'Clout' Music Video". The Source. 17 April 2019.
- Vulture. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- ^ "BET Awards 2019: Watch Cardi B Open the Show With "Press"". Pitchfork. 24 June 2019. Retrieved 2019-07-12.
- Pitchfork. Archivedfrom the original on 2019-07-18. Retrieved December 13, 2019.
- ^ Lamarre, Carl (September 12, 2019). "Cardi B Leads 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards With 10 Nominations: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
- ^ "2020 GRAMMY Awards: Complete Nominees List". Grammy.com. November 20, 2019. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
- ^ "2020 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards". ASCAP. July 15, 2020.
- ^ Father of 4 (CD liner notes). Offset. Quality Control Music/Motown. 2019. 52814-9.
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- ^ "Greece Official IFPI Charts Digital Singles Chart: 20/2019". IFPI Charts. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
- ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Offset". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. March 4, 2019. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 23, 2019.
- ^ "Offset Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- ^ "Offset Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
- ^ "Offset Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- ^ "Top 100 Songs". Rolling Stone. July 2, 2019. Archived from the original on July 2, 2019. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
- ^ "Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
- Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
- ^ "Portuguese single certifications – Offset – Clout" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
- ^ "British single certifications – Offset – Clout". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
- ^ "American single certifications – Offset – Clout". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 19, 2022.