Faded (Tyga song)
"Faded" is a song by American rapper Tyga featuring Young Money-founder Lil Wayne. The song was first released on January 13, 2012 as the fourth single from the rapper's debut studio album, Careless World: Rise of the Last King (2012).[1] For the chart dated May 27, 2012, "Faded" debuted at number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number 33,[2] marking Tyga's second highest-charting single after "Rack City"; which peaked at number seven. It was released to US rhythmic radio stations on March 13, 2012.[3] Complex named the song No. 42 of the best 50 songs of 2012.[4]
"Faded" | ||||
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Single by Tyga featuring Lil Wayne | ||||
from the album Careless World: Rise of the Last King | ||||
Released | January 13, 2012 | |||
Recorded | 2011 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 3:33 | |||
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Songwriter(s) | Michael Stevenson, Dwayne Carter, Diome Silva | |||
Producer(s) | Dnyc3, Cisse Methods | |||
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The song contains a vulgar "cunt", which is uncommon for hip hop. It appears in the verse "Use the butt up in the front, dick up in her cunt", performed by Tyga himself.
Music video
The music video was released on March 31, 2012 on MTV Hits. The video features Lil Wayne and Tyga with big heads in a scene. Tyga sits on a throne and a bed full of models while rapping and a scene where he is in a box and along others too similarly to the opening to the American sitcom the Brady Bunch. Fellow YMCMB artists Birdman and Mack Maine make cameo appearances in the video.
Chart performance
The single debuted at number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and peaked at number 33.[2] On May 23, 2014, the single was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over two million units in the United States.[5]
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[13] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000 |
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
- "Faded (feat. Lil Wayne) – Single". iTunes. January 13, 2012. Retrieved February 3, 2012.
- Trust, Gary (May 18, 2011). "Adele Stays Atop Hot 100, Lady Gaga Makes 'Glory'-ous Start". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 19, 2011.
- "Future Rhythmic Radio Adds". AllAccess. February 14, 2012. Retrieved February 15, 2012.
- "The 50 Best Songs of 201242. Tyga f/ Lil Wayne "Faded"". Complex. Retrieved April 23, 2018.
- "RIAA Certifications - Tyga". Retrieved March 26, 2020.
- "Tyga Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 11, 2012.
- "Tyga Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
- "Tyga Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 29, 2012.
- "Tyga Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved March 29, 2012.
- "R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – 2012 Year End Charts". Billboard.com. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
- "Rap Songs – 2012 Year End Charts". Billboard.com. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
- "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2012". Billboard. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
- "American single certifications – Tyga – Faded". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.