Flexicution
2016 single by Logic
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"Flexicution" is a song by American rapper Logic. It serves as the lead single from his sixth mixtape, Bobby Tarantino. The song features vocals from American singers Jessica Andrea and John Lindahl and was released on June 14, 2016, by Visionary Music Group and Def Jam Recordings. The song was produced by 6ix.
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| Single by Logic | ||||
| from the album Bobby Tarantino | ||||
| Released | June 14, 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 2016 | |||
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| Length | 3:39 | |||
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| "Flexicution" on YouTube | ||||
Background and release
Flexicution is the combination of the words "flex" and "execution". It was created by Logic, who explained it on Twitter as "a term and funny made up word for killing shit".[1] Logic began to tease the song on April 5, 2016 with GFuel in an interview containing a teaser of Flexicution.[2] He went on to play snippets at various shows on The Incredible World Tour and teasing other snippets on his Snapchat before finally dropping the track on June 14, 2016.[3]
Remixes
"Flexicution" has been remixed by various rappers, including Futuristic and Snow Tha Product.[citation needed]
Music video
Charts
| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Hot 100[4] | 100 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[5] | 33 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| New Zealand (RMNZ)[6] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[7] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||