"Vaccine" is a song by American rapper NoCap, released in August 2021 as the lead single from his debut studio album Mr. Crawford (2022). It was produced by Al'Geno and KookUp.
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| Single by NoCap | ||||
| from the album Mr. Crawford | ||||
| Released | August 19, 2021 | |||
| Length | 2:06 2:23 (Falling Star) | |||
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| "Vaccine" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editThe song was first released exclusively on YouTube as a video single on August 8, 2021.[1] It was released to streaming services on August 19, 2021, as a single of two tracks: the original and a second version titled "Vaccine (Falling Star)"[2]
Critical reception
editAllMusic wrote in a review of Mr. Crawford, "Delicate guitar loops guide some of the album's best tracks, in particular the unexpected transition from the mournfully catchy 'Vaccine' to its drums-free counterpart, 'Vaccine (Falling Star),' one of the record's most vulnerable and moving moments."[3]
Charts
edit| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[4] | 2 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[5] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ Zidel, Alex (August 10, 2021). "NoCap Returns With New Single "Vaccine"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- ^ "Vaccine by NoCap on Apple Music". August 19, 2021. Retrieved July 28, 2023 – via Apple Music.
- ^ "Mr. Crawford Review". AllMusic. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
- ^ "NoCap Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 12, 2022. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- ^ "American single certifications – NoCap – Vaccine". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 28, 2023.