"Clouds" (stylized in all caps) is a song by American rapper NF, released on February 18, 2021 along with a music video.[1] It is the second single from his mixtape of the same name, and was written and produced by NF and Tommee Profitt. The song has peaked at number 53 on the Billboard Hot 100.[2]
| "Clouds" | ||||
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| Single by NF | ||||
| from the album Clouds (The Mixtape) | ||||
| Released | February 18, 2021 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
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| Label | NF Real Music | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Clouds" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editNF teased the song on social media on February 17, 2021.[3] He released it the next day and announced that it will be the title track of his then-upcoming mixtape.[4]
Composition
editThe song finds NF pondering how he will release music in the future, over a violin instrumental,[5] rapping: "Mixtapes aren't my thing but it's been awfully exhausting / Hanging onto songs this long is daunting".[5][6]
Charts
edit| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] | 52 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[8] | 64 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[9] | 58 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] | 6 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[11] | 56 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[12] | 53 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[13] | 22 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[14] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[15] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ Schmitt, Tyler (February 19, 2021). "NF returns with blistering new single 'CLOUDS'". Variance Magazine. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ Cantor, Brian (March 1, 2021). "NF's 'Clouds' Earns #53 On Billboard Hot 100 Chart, Ranking As Top New Entry". Headline Planet. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ "NF To Release Brand New Single, "Clouds"". Music Mayhem Magazine. February 17, 2021. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ "NF To Release Brand New Single, "Clouds"". Music Mayhem Magazine. February 17, 2021. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ a b Zidel, Alex (February 18, 2021). "NF Announces New Mixtape With "CLOUDS" Single". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ "NF Returns With New Single "Clouds," Announces 10-Track Mixtape". Music Mayhem Magazine. February 18, 2021. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ "NF Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
- ^ "NF Chart History - Global 200". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
- ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography NF". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. March 1, 2021. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
- ^ "NF Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
- ^ "NF Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – NF – Clouds". Music Canada. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
- ^ "American single certifications – NF – Clouds". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 31, 2023.