Congratulations (Post Malone song)
2017 single by Post Malone
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"Congratulations" is a song by American musician Post Malone featuring American rapper Quavo. The song, at first released as a promotional single from Malone's debut studio album Stoney (2016) on November 4, 2016,[3] was released on January 31, 2017, as the fifth official single from the album.[4] Malone and Quavo wrote the song with Carl Rosen and producers Metro Boomin, Frank Dukes, and Louis Bell. A remix, which includes an additional feature from fellow American rapper Future, was released on June 16, 2017.
| "Congratulations" | ||||
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Cover art for the remix | ||||
| Single by Post Malone featuring Quavo | ||||
| from the album Stoney | ||||
| Released | January 31, 2017 | |||
| Recorded | August 2016 | |||
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| Length | 3:40 | |||
| Label | Republic | |||
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| Producers | ||||
| Post Malone singles chronology | ||||
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| Quavo singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Congratulations" on YouTube | ||||
Background
Producers Frank Dukes, Metro Boomin, and Louis Bell began working with Post Malone on tracks for his debut album after the success of the single "White Iverson." During the writing process, they were watching the 2016 Summer Olympics and were inspired to create a triumphant song. At one point during the session, Post's manager Dre London shouted 'congratulations,' inspiring the chorus of the song.[5]
Post Malone debuted the track while performing in Austin, Texas in September 2016, two months before the song's official release.[6]
On May 9, 2017, the track was performed to Post Malone by a mariachi band, commissioned by Indonesian rapper Rich Brian.
On June 16, 2017, the official remix was released featuring an additional verse from Future.
Composition
Music video
The song's accompanying music video premiered on January 23, 2017, on Post Malone's Vevo account on YouTube. The music video was directed by James DeFina.[8][9] It features cameo appearances from Murda Beatz, Metro Boomin, Frank Dukes, and fellow members of the Migos crew. As of June 2025[update], the music video has been viewed over 1.6 billion times.[10]
Chart performance
The song peaked at number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Post Malone's second top 20 hit, following his debut single, "White Iverson", and first top 10 hit, and has spent a total of 50 weeks on the chart. The song was later certified Diamond (11× Platinum) by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for combined sales and streaming equivalent units of over 11 million units in the United States.
Personnel
Production
- Frank Dukes – production, songwriting; programming
- Metro Boomin – production, songwriting; programming
- Louis Bell – additional production, songwriting
- Post Malone – songwriting; vocals
- Carl Rosen – songwriting
- Quavo – songwriting; vocals
Technical
- Frank Dukes – recording
- Louis Bell – recording
- Manny Marroquin – mixing
- Chris Galland – assistant mixer
- Jeff Jackson – assistant mixer
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[52] | 10× Platinum | 700,000‡ |
| Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[53] | 3× Diamond | 750,000‡ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[54] | Diamond | 800,000‡ |
| Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[55] | 2× Platinum | 180,000‡ |
| France (SNEP)[56] | Platinum | 200,000‡ |
| Germany (BVMI)[57] | Gold | 200,000‡ |
| Italy (FIMI)[58] | Platinum | 50,000‡ |
| Mexico (AMPROFON)[59] | Platinum+Gold | 90,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[60] | 6× Platinum | 180,000‡ |
| Poland (ZPAV)[61] | 2× Platinum | 40,000‡ |
| Portugal (AFP)[62] | 3× Platinum | 30,000‡ |
| Spain (Promusicae)[63] | Platinum | 60,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[64] | 3× Platinum | 1,800,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[65] | 14× Platinum | 14,000,000‡ |
| Streaming | ||
| Sweden (GLF)[66] | 3× Platinum | 24,000,000† |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | November 4, 2016[a] | Republic | [3] | |
| January 31, 2017 | Rhythmic contemporary radio | [4] |
See also
Notes
- Release as a promotional single.