When I Grow Up (NF song)
"When I Grow Up" is a song by American rapper NF, released on June 27, 2019 as the third single from his fourth studio album The Search. Written and produced by NF and Tommee Profitt, it peaked at number 78 on the Billboard Hot 100.
"When I Grow Up" | ||||
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Single by NF | ||||
from the album The Search | ||||
Released | June 27, 2019 | |||
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Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 3:16 | |||
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"When I Grow Up" on YouTube |
Composition
On the track NF narrates from his perspective when he was a child. He recounts his childhood dream of becoming a professional rapper, and his strong determination to pursue his career despite the extreme difficulty to do so.[1]
Music video
The music video begins with several kids, including a young NF, saying what they want to be when they grow up. NF says that he's going to be a rapper. The scene then shifts to his back-to-back jobs working as a garbage disposal man and at a fast food restaurant, until finally he follows his dream.[2]
Charts
Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[3] | 55 |
Ireland (IRMA)[4] | 63 |
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[5] | 10 |
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[6] | 98 |
US Billboard Hot 100[7] | 78 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] | 28 |
US Rolling Stone Top 100[9] | 88 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[10] | Gold | 500,000![]() |
^shipments figures based on certification alone |
References
- Martin, Connor "Bearcat" (2019-06-28). "NF's "When I Grow Up" Reminds Us to Believe in Our Dreams". Medium. Retrieved 2020-01-18.
- "NF's Grind Won't Stop in 'When I Grow Up' Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-01-18.
- "NF Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
- "Irish-charts.com – Discography NF". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
- "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. July 8, 2019. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
- "NF Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
- "NF Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
- "Top 100 Songs". Rolling Stone. June 28, 2019. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- "American single certifications – NF – When I Grow Up". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 16, 2020. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.