Envy Me
2018 single by Calboy
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"Envy Me" is the debut single by American rapper and singer Calboy. It was released on September 13, 2018, as the lead single from his debut EP Wildboy.[1][2] It is known as his breakout single.[3][4] The song peaked at number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it his first song to chart and his first top 40 entry.[5] It has become a staple on SoundCloud, achieving over 130 million streams.[6] Rolling Stone called it "one of the most successful rap records in the country" at the peak of the song's popularity (in the United States).[7]
Critical reception
Rolling Stone called the song "eerie, bright and hyper-violent", and that it "revels in the dichotomy of Calboy's delivery and is one of the reasons it's an off-kilter hit."[7]
Music video
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)[18] | 2× Platinum | 160,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[19] | Platinum | 30,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[20] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[21] | 5× Platinum | 5,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||