"Flex" is a song by American rapper Polo G featuring fellow American rapper Juice WRLD from the former's second studio album The Goat (2020). The track was written by the artists alongside Chris Madine, producer Hit-Boy, and co-producer Dustin Corbett.
| "Flex" | |
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| Song by Polo G featuring Juice Wrld | |
| from the album The Goat | |
| Released | May 15, 2020 |
| Recorded | 2019 |
| Length | 2:43 |
| Label | Columbia |
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Background
editIn an interview with HotNewHipHop shortly before the release of The Goat, Polo G stated that he and Juice Wrld used to "link up" together when they were in California. He added that when he recorded the song with Hit-Boy, he left an open verse and Hit-Boy brought Juice Wrld to record a verse.[1] In another interview with Complex, he said that the song had the feature he was most excited for on the album.[2]
Composition
editThe song contains melodic production in the form of an "emotive" pop beat,[3][4] and boastful lyrics from the rappers regarding their lifestyles.[4]
Critical reception
editThe song received generally positive reviews, with particular praise on Juice Wrld's feature.[4] Fred Thomas of AllMusic wrote that he adds "even more gravity" to the song's beat.[3] Writing for HipHopDX, Eric Diep regarded Juice Wrld's verse as one of his best.[5]
Charts
edit| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6] | 60 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[7] | 75 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] | 8 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[9] | 91 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[10] | 30 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] | 14 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[12] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[13] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[14] | 3× Platinum | 3,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ Lilah, Rose (May 14, 2020). "Polo G Is The New Gen GOAT: On His Tribute To Juice WRLD & Striving For Growth". HotNewHipHop.
- ^ "Polo G Talks New Album 'The Goat' and Gets Quizzed on Chicago". Complex. May 13, 2020.
- ^ a b Thomas, Fred. "The Goat Review". AllMusic.
- ^ a b c Lilah, Rose (May 14, 2020). "Polo G & Juice WRLD "Flex" On "The GOAT" Collab". HotNewHipHop.
- ^ Diep, Eric (May 27, 2020). "Polo G Inches Towards His Claims With 'THE GOAT' Album". HipHopDX.
- ^ "Polo G Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Polo G". Irish Singles Chart.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. May 25, 2020.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Polo G Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Polo G Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Polo G – Flex". Music Canada.
- ^ "British single certifications – Polo G Ft Juice Wrld – Flex". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
- ^ "American single certifications – Polo G – Flex". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 10, 2023.