If You Know You Know (song)
"If You Know You Know" | |
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Song by Pusha T | |
from the album Daytona | |
Released | May 25, 2018 |
Genre | Hip hop |
Length | 3:22 |
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"If You Know You Know" is a song by American rapper Pusha T from his fifth studio album Daytona (2018). Produced by Kanye West, it contains a sample of "Twelve O' Clock Santanial" by the 1970s Michigan hard rock band Air.
Composition
In the beginning of the song, Pusha T raps over a light snare,
Critical reception
The song was well-received by music critics. Ben Devlin of
Live performances
Pusha T performed the song on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on June 1, 2018.[12]
Music video
The music video premiered on June 13, 2018 exclusively on Spotify in vertical format, before an expanded and official version in horizontal format was released on June 20, 2018. Directed by Shomi Patwary, it sees Pusha T driving in a white[13][14][15] Ferrari[13][16] through a desert road[13][17][18] in Joshua Tree National Park[19][20] at sunset[14] and rapping.[15][16][17] He is pulled over by a police officer,[15][17][18][21] who calls for backup. Soon, there are three police cars at the scene along with a dogs and drone.[14][15][17] A group of officers corner and hold Pusha T at gunpoint,[14][15][17][22] preparing to interrogate him.[20] As he steps out of the car with his hands behind his head, lightning flashes across the sky and dogs snarl.[14] Nevertheless, Pusha remains calm and collected without fear,[14][17] and raps amid red and blue siren lights.[13]
Charts
Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[23] | 92 |
New Zealand Heatseeker Singles (RMNZ)[24] | 7 |
93 | |
US Billboard Hot 100[26] | 73 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[27] | 35 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[28] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
- ^ a b c d St. Cyr, Matthew (October 9, 2018). "Pusha T :: Daytona :: GOOD Music/Def Jam Records". RapReviews. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Brydon, Grant (May 25, 2018). "Pusha T – Daytona". Clash. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ Chintaluri, Narsimha (June 1, 2018). "Pusha T "DAYTONA" Review". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ Purdom, Clayton (May 25, 2018). "The bracing, brilliant Daytona is uncut Pusha T". The A.V. Club. Archived from the original on May 25, 2018. Retrieved May 25, 2018.
- ^ a b Reeves, Mosi (May 29, 2018). "Review: Pusha-T and Producer Kanye West Thrillingly Sharp on 'Daytona'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on May 29, 2018. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
- ^ a b Glaysher, Scott (June 13, 2018). "Pusha-T's Coke Raps Reach New Highs on 'Daytona' Album". XXL. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ a b Ketchum III, William (May 25, 2018). "Review: Pusha T's "DAYTONA" Is Predictable But Potent". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on May 27, 2018. Retrieved May 27, 2018.
- ^ a b Henderson, Anthony (June 21, 2018). "Pusha T - Daytona". The Quietus. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ Devlin, Ben (May 21, 2018). "Pusha T – Daytona". MusicOMH. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- Consequence of Sound. Archivedfrom the original on June 22, 2018. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
- ^ Caramanica, Jon (May 30, 2018). "Pusha-T, a Lecturer Seeking a Target, Finds One". The New York Times. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ "Pusha T - If You Know You Know (Live From Jimmy Kimmel Live!)". YouTube. June 1, 2018. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ a b c d Slingerland, Calum (June 19, 2018). "Pusha-T Shares Official Video for "If You Know You Know"". Exclaim!. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f Madden, Sidney (June 20, 2018). "Facing Police, Pusha T Remains Stoic In 'If You Know You Know' Video". NPR. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Jones, Jiggy (June 22, 2018). "Pusha T Drops the Music Video for 'If You Know You Know'". The Source. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ a b Hahn, Bryan (June 20, 2018). "Pusha T Releases Official "If You Know You Know" Video". HipHopDX. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f Griffin, Noemi (June 20, 2018). "Watch Pusha T Get Surrounded by Cops in "If You Know You Know" Video". Paste. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ a b Cook-Wilson, Winston (June 20, 2018). "Watch a New Expanded Version of Pusha T's "If You Know You Know" Video". Spin. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ Giulione, Bianca (June 20, 2018). "Watch Pusha-T's "If You Know You Know" Video". Highsnobiety. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ a b Maicki, Salvatore (June 20, 2018). "Watch Pusha-T's new video for "If You Know You Know"". The Fader. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ Penrose, Nerisha (June 13, 2018). "Pusha T Has a Run-In With a Cop in 'If You Know You Know' Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ Ross, Alex Robert (June 13, 2018). "PUSHA-T Gets Harassed by Cops in the New "If You Know You Know" Video". Vice. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ "Pusha T Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ "NZ Heatseeker Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 4, 2018. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ "Pusha T Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ "Pusha T Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ "American single certifications – Pusha T – If You Know You Know". Recording Industry Association of America.