"Overseas" is a song by American rapper Ken Carson. It was released as a single through Opium and Interscope Records on April 11, 2024. It was produced and written alongside Lukrative, Lucian, Nick Spiders, and Esko.
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| Single by Ken Carson | ||||
| from the album A Great Chaos (Deluxe) | ||||
| Released | April 11, 2024 | |||
| Length | 2:21 | |||
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| "overseas" on YouTube | ||||
Composition and lyrics
editOver an electric beat with 808s,[1] Carson mentions his tours in the cities of London, Paris and Amsterdam,[1][2][3] and details his experience of dating women and boasting to his enemies.[2] He also reflects on what he would tell his younger self.[2][3]
Music video
editThe Gunner Stahl-directed music video was released on Carson's YouTube channel, on October 18, 2024.[4] It sees the strong tempo of the track matched by gritty visuals that document his journey around the world, including clips from London, Paris and Amsterdam, three cities Carson gives a nod to on the track.[5]
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6] | 93 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[7] | 13 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[8] | 79 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] | 34 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[10] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ a b "Ken Carson Goes Global on "overseas"". Hypebeast. 2024-04-11. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ a b c Castro, Danilo (2024-04-12). "Ken Carson Travels The Globe On Glitchy New Single "Overseas"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ a b "Ken Carson Releases New Single, "Overseas"". The Garnette Report. 2024-04-14. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ "Ken Carson - overseas (Official Music Video)". Youtube. KenCarsonVEVO. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ "Ken Carson Links With Gunner Stahl for Energetic "overseas" Music Video". Hypebeast. 2024-10-19. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
- ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of April 27, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 22, 2024. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of April 27, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Week of April 27, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
- ^ "American single certifications – Ken Carson – Overseas". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 31, 2024.