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Moonwalking in Calabasas

"Moonwalking in Calabasas" is a song by American rapper and YouTuber DDG. It was released on July 24, 2020, by Epic Records.[1]

"Moonwalking in Calabasas"
Single by DDG
ReleasedJuly 24, 2020 (2020-07-24)
GenreHip hop
Length2:44
LabelEpic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)DevIsLit
DDG singles chronology
"Well Off"
(2020) 		"Moonwalking in Calabasas"
(2020)
Music video
"Moonwalking in Calabasas" on YouTube

The music video first premiered on July 26, 2020 on his rap YouTube channel, not to be confused with the other 15 YouTube channels he has made in the 2010’s era, which was directed and shot by LewisYouNasty.[2][3]

Background and composition

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The song is produced by DevIsLit and samples "Too Comfortable" by Future and interpolates "OD" by DDG.[citation needed]

The song goes in-depth about DDG's struggle to make a living by doing skits, and achieving success while doing YouTube as well as doing music. It also includes a diss towards rival YouTuber SoLLUMINATI.[4]

Remix versions

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Blueface remix

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"Moonwalking in Calabasas (Remix)"
 
Single by DDG featuring Blueface
from the album Die 4 Respect
ReleasedAugust 18, 2020 (2020-08-18)
GenreHip hop
Length2:50
LabelEpic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)DevIsLit
Blueface singles chronology
"Tour"
(2020) 		"Moonwalking in Calabasas (Remix)"
(2020) 		"Curvy"
(2020)
Music video
"Moonwalking in Calabasas (Remix)" on YouTube

A remix version featuring rapper Blueface was released on August 18, 2020.[5][6][7] DDG and Blueface have been close after meeting at a venue in 2019, with the song marking their first collaboration together. Blueface shared the clip of the song in his Instagram, with DDG tweeting "I guess I’m finna drop the remix today" on August 18.[8]

The music video was released on August 22 and amassed over 30 million views as of January 2021.[citation needed] It later ended up in his collaborative mixtape "Die 4 Respect" with OG Parker as the first single and bonus track.[citation needed]

YG remix

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On December 18, 2020, a second remix version with rapper YG was released, with YG giving two more verses.[9][10] DDG thanked both Blueface and YG when the song charted on the Billboard Hot 100.[11][12][13]

Charts

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Weekly charts

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Weekly chart performance for "Moonwalking in Calabasas"
Chart (2020–2021) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[14] 72
Global 200 (Billboard)[15] 185
US Billboard Hot 100[16] 81
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[17] 26
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[18] 23

Year-end charts

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Year-end chart performance for "Moonwalking in Calabasas"
Chart (2021) Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[19] 73

Certifications

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Certifications for "Moonwalking in Calabasas"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[20] Gold 40,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[21] Silver 200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[22] 2× Platinum 2,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ "DDG Continues His Takeover with "Moonwalking in Calabasas" as He Gears Up an OG Parker Project & Some Impressive Collaborations". The Source. July 30, 2020.
  2. ^ Stanley, Marquin (August 10, 2020). "DDG Shares "Moonwalking in Calabasas" Music Video Ahead of Upcoming OG Parker-Produced Project". Karen Civil.
  3. ^ "DDG – "Moonwalking In Calabasas"". Hip Hop Dose. August 5, 2020.
  4. ^ Cole, Alexander (August 2, 2020). "DDG Has Some Bones To Pick On "Moonwalking In Calabasas"". HNHH.
  5. ^ Elevator Magazine (August 24, 2020). "DDG Recruits Blueface For "Moonwalking In Calabasas" Remix".
  6. ^ Paul, Bryson (August 21, 2020). "New Song: "Moonwalking In Calabasas" (Remix) – DDG ft. Blueface". Hypefresh.
  7. ^ "DDG & Blueface – "Moonwalking In Calabasas" [Remix]". The Daily Loud.
  8. ^ Zidel, Alex (August 18, 2020). "DDG Grabs Blueface For The Smooth "Moonwalking In Calabasas" Remix".
  9. ^ Jahmal, Karlton (December 20, 2020). "YG Hops On "Moonwalking In Calabasas" With DDG". Hot New Hip Hop.
  10. ^ "DDG Recruits YG For A Remix To 'Moonwalking In Calabasas'". Ratings Game Music.
  11. ^ Eustice, Kyle (December 29, 2020). "DDG Thanks Blueface & YG For Helping 'Moonwalking in Calabasas' Land on Billboard's Hot 100". HipHopDX.
  12. ^ Kyles, Yohance (December 29, 2020). "DDG Celebrates Earning His First Hot 100 Chart Entry With "Moonwalking In Calabasas"". AllHipHop.
  13. ^ "DDG Credits Blueface & YG For 'Moonwalking In Calabasas' Hot 100 Debut". RapBasement. December 29, 2020.
  14. ^ "DDG Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
  15. ^ "DDG Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
  16. ^ "DDG Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
  17. ^ "DDG Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  18. ^ "DDG Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
  19. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  20. ^ "Canadian single certifications – DDG – Moonwalking in Calabasas". Music Canada. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
  21. ^ "British single certifications – DDG ft Blueface – Moonwalking in Calabasas". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  22. ^ "American single certifications – DDG – Moonwalking in Calabasas". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
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