Kung Fu (YBN Cordae song)
"Kung Fu" | ||||
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YBN Cordae | ||||
from the album YBN: The Mixtape | ||||
Released | July 13, 2018[1] | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 3:19 | |||
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YBN Cordae singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Kung Fu" on YouTube |
"Kung Fu" is a song by American rapper
YBN Cordae, released in July 2018. It is the lead single from YBN's only mixtape, YBN: The Mixtape (2018). Produced by Take a Daytrip
, it is considered Cordae's breakout single.
Critical reception
The song received generally positive reviews from music critics. Alex Zidel of DMV rap songs and albums of 2018".[4]
Music video
A music video for the song was directed by PplCallMeAce and released on July 11, 2018.[5] It finds Cordae hanging out on the block with boys and girls, and riding in a lime green Mercedes-Benz G-Class through a residential neighborhood.[6]
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada)[7] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[8] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
- ^ "Kung Fu - Single". Apple Music. July 13, 2018. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
- ^ Zidel, Alex (July 11, 2018). "YBN Cordae Continues His Hot Streak With "Kung Fu"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
- ^ Alston, Trey (September 14, 2018). "'YBN: The Mixtape' Proves That the Collective Is Only Better Together". Highsnobiety. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
- ^ Richards, Chris (December 14, 2018). "The best DMV rap songs and albums of 2018". The Washington Post. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
- ^ Thorpe, Isha (July 11, 2018). "YBN Cordae releases new track and video "Kung Fu"". Revolt. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
- ^ Robertson, Darryl (July 12, 2018). "YBN Cordae Kicks Rhymes Like "Kung Fu" In New Video". Vibe. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – YBN Cordae – Kung Fu". Music Canada.
- ^ "American single certifications – YBN Cordae – Kung Fu". Recording Industry Association of America.