Cap (KSI song)

"Cap" is a song by British YouTube personality and rapper KSI, featuring American rapper Offset. The song is produced by American producers Diego Ave, Go Grizzly and Mally Mall. The song is taken from KSI's debut album Dissimulation, which was released on 22 May 2020 through RBC Records, under BMG Rights Management.[1] The song charted at number 24 on the UK Singles Chart.[2]

"Cap"
Single by KSI featuring Offset
from the album Dissimulation
Released22 May 2020
Format
Recorded2019-2020
GenreHip hop
Length3:11
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Diego Ave
  • Go Grizzly
  • Mally Mall
KSI singles chronology
"Houdini"
(2020)		 "Cap"
(2020)
Offset singles chronology
"2 Seater"
(2020)		 "Cap"
(2020)
Music video
"Cap" on YouTube

Promotion

On 18 May 2020, KSI announced via social media that a music video for "Cap" would be released on 22 May 2020, the same day as the release of the album Dissimulation.[3][4]

KSI explained the song's lyrics and meaning as part of a Genius Verified video interview, which was released on 26 June 2020.[5]

Commercial performance

The song sold 17,496 copies in the UK in its first week, debuting at number 24 on the UK Singles Chart and number 14 on the UK R&B Singles Chart.[6][2][7]

Music video

The music video, directed by TajvsTaj, was filmed in Los Angeles in March 2020 and was uploaded to KSI's YouTube channel on 22 May 2020.[8][9][10] It has 9 million views.[11] The music video is shot in black and white.

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[12]

  • KSI – vocals, songwriter
  • Offset – vocals, songwriter
  • Diego Ave – producer, songwriter
  • Go Grizzly – producer, songwriter
  • Mally Mall – producer, songwriter
  • Ivory Scott – songwriter
  • Henkka Niemistö – engineer
  • Michalis Michael – engineer

Charts
Chart (2020) Peak
position
Ireland (IRMA)[13] 26
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[14] 5
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[15] 24
UK R&B (Official Charts Company)[16] 14
UK Indie (Official Charts Company)[17] 4

Release history
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various 22 May 2020
[18]

References
  1. "Dissimulation by KSI". Apple Music. 22 May 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  2. "KSI | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company.
  3. KSI [@KSIOlajidebt] (18 May 2020). "22nd May, the album and the "Cap" Music Video drops. It's almost time..." (Tweet). Retrieved 18 May 2020 – via Twitter.
  4. KSI (18 May 2020). "22nd May, the album and the "Cap" Music Video drops. It's almost time..." Instagram. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  5. "KSI Breaks Down The Meaning Of "Cap"". Genius. 26 June 2020. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
  6. "Inside the big chart battle between The 1975 and KSI". Music Week. 29 May 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  7. "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. 29 May 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  8. "KSI joins forces with Offset for Cap music video as he unveils new album Dissimulation". Metro. 22 May 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  9. "KSI Drops New Album 'Dissimulation' & Visuals For "Cap"". GRM Daily. 22 May 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  10. "KSI Releases Debut Album (Dissimulation) And New Music Video "Cap" Featuring Offset". EIN News. 22 May 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  11. "KSI – Cap (feat. Offset) [Official Music Video]". YouTube. 22 May 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  12. "Dissimulation by KSI". Tidal. 22 May 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  13. "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  14. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 1 June 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  15. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  16. "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  17. "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  18. "Dissimulation by KSI". Apple Music. 22 May 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
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