"Static" is a song recorded by the American musician Steve Lacy. It was the third released single from his second studio album, Gemini Rights, on July 8, 2022.
| "Static" | ||||
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| Single by Steve Lacy | ||||
| from the album Gemini Rights | ||||
| Released | July 8, 2022 | |||
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| Label | RCA | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Steve Lacy | |||
| Steve Lacy singles chronology | ||||
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In 2024, the song became popular on TikTok after a video of a TikToker that says "English or Spanish": when the responder says "English", the TikToker will say "whoever moves first, is gay", and the responder is pranked while the music plays, while the Spanish response features a Spanish translation.[1][2]
Charts
edit| Chart (2022–2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[3] | 68 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[4] | 66 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[5] | 159 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[6] | 49 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[7] | 56 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[8] | 23 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 78 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] | 22 |
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[11] | 10 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[12] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[13] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ Weedston, Lindsey (June 13, 2024). "'Do you speak English or Spanish?': The meme making people gay". The Daily Dot. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ^ Abed, Kawter (September 19, 2024). "TikTok's 'English or Spanish' meme trend explained". Dexerto. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ^ "Steve Lacy – Static". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ "Steve Lacy Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
- ^ "Steve Lacy Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ "Steve Lacy Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ "Steve Lacy Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ "Steve Lacy Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Steve Lacy – Static". Music Canada. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ "British single certifications – Steve Lacy – Static". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
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