March Madness (song)

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"March Madness"
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  • Freebandz
  • Epic
    • Songwriter(s)
    Producer(s)Tarentino
    Future singles chronology
    "Where Ya At"
    (2015)     		"March Madness"
    (2015)     		"Jumpman"
    (2015)

    "March Madness" is a song by American rapper Future. It was released on August 31, 2015, as the lead single of his mixtape 56 Nights (2015).[1] Written alongside producer Tarentino of 808 Mafia, the song was eventually certified Platinum by the RIAA (RIAA) on May 26, 2017.[2] The song is ranked as one of the 100 songs that defined the 2010s decade by Billboard.[3]

    Release

    The song premiered online on March 16, 2015.[4] Future released the mixtape 56 Nights on March 21, 2015.[5] "March Madness" became available for digital download on iTunes on August 31, 2015.[1]

    Remix

    A remix was released featuring a new verse by American rapper Nas.

    Music video

    A music video for the track premiered on March 31, 2015.[6] It was directed by Vincent Lou.[6]

    Charts

    Chart (2015) Peak
    position
    US
    Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[7]
    		 8
    US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] 35

    Certifications

    Region Certification Certified units/sales
    Canada (Music Canada)[9] Platinum 80,000‡
    United States (RIAA)[10] 2× Platinum 2,000,000‡

    ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

    References

    1. ^ a b "March Madness - Single by Future". iTunes. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
    2. ^ India, Lindsey (12 June 2017). "Future's "March Madness" Finally Goes Platinum". XXL Magazine.
    3. ^ Lyons, Patrick (2019-11-21). "Songs That Defined the Decade: Future's 'March Madness'". Billboard. Retrieved 2022-08-16.
    4. ^ "New Music: Future – 'March Madness'". Rap-Up. March 16, 2015. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
    5. Pitchfork Media
      . March 21, 2015. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
    6. ^ a b "Future – "March Madness" Video". Stereogum. March 31, 2015. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
    7. ^ "Future Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
    8. ^ "Future Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
    9. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Future – March Madness". Music Canada. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
    10. ^ "American single certifications – Future – March Madness". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 16, 2021.
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