Martin & Gina

"Martin & Gina" is a song by American rapper Polo G from his second studio album The Goat (2020). It was released as the album's fifth single and its music video was released on August 13, 2020. In the song, Polo G compares his relationship with a girl to that of Martin Payne and Gina Waters in the sitcom Martin,[1] and talks about how it has improved despite clashes.[2]

"Martin & Gina"
Single by Polo G
from the album The Goat
ReleasedAugust 13, 2020
Length2:12
LabelColumbia
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Hagan
  • KDubb
  • Tahj Money
Polo G singles chronology
"Doors Unlocked"
(2020)		 "Martin & Gina"
(2020)		 "BookBag 2.0"
(2020)
Music video
"Martin & Gina" on YouTube

Music video

The music video was directed by the Reel Goats and pays tribute to Martin.[3] Polo G plays the titular character, while Gina is played by comedian and rapper Pretty Vee.[4] Polo reproduces scenes from Martin with Vee.[5]

Live performances

On September 21, 2020, Polo G performed the song on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.[6][7]

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[19] Platinum 1,000,000

sales+streaming figures based on certification alone

References
  1. Powell, Jon (2020-08-13). "Polo G channels a classic sitcom for "Martin & Gina" visual". REVOLT. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
  2. White, Valencia; Vargas, Sara (2020-05-22). "Polo G Keeps It Real on His New Album 'THE GOAT'". YR Media. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
  3. Johnson, Patrick (August 13, 2020). "Polo G's Sitcom Love Is Real on "Martin & Gina"". HYPEBEAST. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
  4. Jones, Jiggy (2020-08-13). "The Source |Polo G Drops 'Martin' Inspired Video To 'Martin & Gina'". The Source. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
  5. Williams, Aaron (2020-08-13). "Polo G's 'Martin & Gina' Video Reproduces All Your Favorite Scenes". UPROXX. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
  6. Torres, Eric (September 22, 2020). "Watch Polo G Perform "Martin & Gina" on Fallon". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
  7. Kaye, Ben (2020-09-22). "Polo G makes late night debut with "Martin & Gina" on Fallon: Watch". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
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  16. "Polo G Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  17. "Top 100 Songs". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
  18. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  19. "American single certifications – Polo G – Martin & Gina". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
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