Caroline (Aminé song)
"Caroline" is the debut single by American hip hop recording artist Aminé. It was released on March 9, 2016 and was produced by Aminé himself and Pasqué.[1] It serves as the lead single from his debut studio album Good for You.
"Caroline" | |
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Single by Aminé | |
from the album Good for You | |
Released | March 9, 2016 |
Recorded | 2015 |
Genre | |
Length | 3:29 |
Label | Republic |
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) |
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Music video | |
"Caroline" on YouTube |
Background
In an interview with Genius, Aminé said that:
The first time I heard the name "Caroline" was in OutKast's "Roses", so that was definitely an influence on me in general. But I wrote this song with the intentions of hopefully making a modern day "Billie Jean". Caroline represents the handful of women I’ve met in my life that I would put genuine effort in.[2]
Music video
The song's accompanying music video premiered on June 1, 2016 on Aminé's Vevo account on YouTube. As of December 2020, it has amassed over 300 million views.[3]
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada)[14] | Platinum | 80,000 |
New Zealand (RMNZ)[15] | Gold | 15,000 |
United Kingdom (BPI)[16] | Silver | 200,000^ |
United States (RIAA)[17] | 4× Platinum | 4,000,000 |
^shipments figures based on certification alone |
References
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKgft_aE8_8
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBQZVwjN9O4
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j8ecF8Wt4E
- "Aminé Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
- "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. December 5, 2016. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
- "Aminé Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
- "Aminé Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
- "Aminé Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
- "Aminé Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
- "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
- "Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
- "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
- "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
- "Canadian single certifications – Aminé – Caroline". Music Canada.
- "New Zealand single certifications – Aminé – Caroline". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved December 16, 2016.
- "British single certifications – Aminé – Caroline". British Phonographic Industry. Select singles in the Format field. Select Silver in the Certification field. Type Caroline in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
- "American single certifications – Aminé – Caroline". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.