Poppin

"Poppin" is a song by British YouTube personality and rapper KSI, featuring American rappers Lil Pump and Smokepurpp.[1] The song is produced by American producers Diego Ave, Go Grizzly and Mally Mall.[2] It was released on 27 March 2020 through RBC Records, under BMG Rights Management.[3] The song is the third single from KSI's debut album Dissimulation, which was released on 22 May 2020.[4] The song charted at number 43 on the UK Singles Chart.[5]

Not to be confused with Poppin' (song).

"Poppin"
Single by KSI featuring Lil Pump and Smokepurpp
from the album Dissimulation
Released27 March 2020
Format
Recorded2019-2020
GenreHip hop
Length3:33
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Diego Ave
  • Go Grizzly
  • Mally Mall
KSI singles chronology
"Wake Up Call"
(2020)		 "Poppin"
(2020)		 "Houdini"
(2020)
Lil Pump singles chronology
"You Know You Lit"
(2020)		 "Poppin"
(2020)		 "Illuminati"
(2020)
Smokepurpp singles chronology
"RR"
(2020)		 "Poppin"
(2020)		 "Off My Chest"
(2020)
Music video
"Poppin" on YouTube

Promotion

On 18 March 2020, KSI announced via social media that he would be releasing a new single in the next week, and on the same day, he posted the song's artwork to his social media pages, revealing that the song is titled "Poppin" and that it features Lil Pump and Smokepurpp. The song was made available for pre-order on the same day.[6][7][8][3]

KSI explained the song's lyrics and meaning as part of a Genius Verified video interview, which was released on 8 May 2020.[9]

"Poppin challenge"

On 30 March 2020, KSI announced via social media that he would be hosting a competition called the "#PoppinChallenge". He asked people to record their own verses for "Poppin", and the best verse, decided by public vote, would replace Lil Pump's verse on a remix of the song which will appear on the deluxe edition of KSI's debut album Dissimulation, which was later released on 25 May 2020.[10][11][12] On 17 April 2020, American YouTube rapper Crypt was announced as the winner of the competition during KSI's YouTube video titled "The Winner Of The Poppin Challenge Is".[13][11]

Commercial performance

The song entered the UK Singles Chart at number 43.[5] It dropped to number 56 the following week, before dropping out of the top 100.[5] The song spent three weeks on the UK R&B Singles Chart, peaking at number 23.[14]

Music videos

An audio visualiser video for the song was uploaded to KSI's YouTube channel on 27 March 2020. It has 7 million views.[15] The music video, directed by TajvsJaj, was filmed in Los Angeles in March 2020 and was uploaded to KSI's YouTube channel on 3 April 2020, one week after the release of the song.[16][17][18] It has 11 million views.[19] The music video stars Asian dancer Bailey Sok and features cameo appearances from American actor and comedian King Bach and two of the song's producers, Diego Ave and Mally Mall.[16] A behind-the-scenes video of the filming of the music video was uploaded to KSI's YouTube channel on 10 April 2020.[20]

Track listing
Digital download[21]
No.TitleLength
1."Poppin" (featuring Lil Pump and Smokepurpp)3:33

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[22]

  • KSI – vocals, songwriter
  • Lil Pump – vocals, songwriter
  • Smokepurpp – vocals, songwriter
  • Diego Ave – producer, songwriter
  • Go Grizzly – producer, songwriter
  • Mally Mall – producer, songwriter
  • Henkka Niemistö – engineer
  • Michalis Michael – engineer

Charts
Chart (2020) Peak
position
Ireland (IRMA)[23] 52
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[24] 13
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[25] 25
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[26] 43
UK R&B (Official Charts Company)[27] 23
UK Indie (Official Charts Company)[28] 4

Release history
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various 27 March 2020
[21]

References
  1. "KSI Unites With Lil Pump & Smokepurpp On Gaudy "Poppin"". HotNewHipHop. 27 March 2020. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
  2. "KSI – Poppin (feat. Lil Pump & Smokepurpp)". OnSMASH. 27 March 2020. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
  3. "KSI to Release New Single, "Poppin" Featuring Lil Pump, Smokepurpp on March 27th". EIN News. 18 March 2020. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
  4. "Dissimulation by KSI". Apple Music. 22 May 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  5. "KSI | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
  6. KSI [@KSIOlajidebt] (18 March 2020). "New single coming out next week. Clue of the song name and feature here" (Tweet). Retrieved 27 March 2020 – via Twitter.
  7. KSI [@KSIOlajidebt] (18 March 2020). "Out next week lmao. Pre order/pre save now" (Tweet). Retrieved 27 March 2020 – via Twitter.
  8. KSI (18 March 2020). "Popping ft @lilpump and @smokepurpp Link in bio". Instagram. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
  9. "KSI Breaks Down The Meaning Of "Poppin"". Genius. 8 May 2020. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
  10. KSI [@KSIOlajidebt] (18 March 2020). "Got a big one for you #poppinchallenge" (Tweet). Retrieved 27 March 2020 – via Twitter.
  11. Tenbarge, Kat (22 April 2020). "KSI conquered YouTube and boxing. Now, he wants to break the mold of 'YouTuber music,' and blow 'trash' musicians like the Paul brothers out of the water". Insider. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
  12. "Dissimulation (Deluxe Edition) by KSI". Apple Music. 25 May 2020. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  13. "The Winner Of The Poppin Challenge Is..." YouTube. 17 April 2020. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
  14. "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. 10 April 2020. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
  15. "KSI - Poppin (feat. Lil Pump & Smokepurpp)". YouTube. 27 March 2020. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
  16. "English rapper KSI enlists Lil Pump and Smokepurpp for 'Poppin'". GRUNGECAKE. 6 April 2020. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
  17. "KSI Releases New Music Video for Single, "Poppin" Featuring Lil Pump, Smokepurpp". EIN News. 3 April 2020. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
  18. "KSI Gives Visual Treatment To "Poppin" Featuring Lil Pump & Smokepurpp". GRM Daily. 3 April 2020. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
  19. "KSI - Poppin (feat. Lil Pump & Smokepurpp) [Official Music Video]". YouTube. 3 April 2020. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
  20. "KSI - Poppin (feat. Lil Pump & Smokepurpp) [Behind The Scenes]". YouTube. 10 April 2020. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
  21. "Poppin (feat. Lil Pump & Smokepurpp) - Single by KSI". Apple Music. 27 March 2020. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
  22. "Poppin (feat. Lil Pump & Smokepurpp) by KSI". Tidal. 27 March 2020. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
  23. "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  24. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 6 April 2020. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  25. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
  26. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  27. "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
  28. "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
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