My Type (Saweetie song)
2019 single by Saweetie
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"My Type" is a song by American rapper Saweetie, released as a single on June 11, 2019, by Warner Records and Artistry Worldwide.[2] It was first released as part of her 2019 EP Icy, and a music video was released for the track in July 2019. It was the basis of a social media challenge,[3] and also became Saweetie's first entry on the US Billboard Hot 100, debuting at number 81[4] before peaking at 21. The song was written by Saweetie and produced by London on da Track, and samples the production of "Freek-a-Leek" by Petey Pablo, produced by Lil Jon.
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Cover of the remix featuring City Girls and Jhené Aiko | ||||
| Single by Saweetie | ||||
| from the EP Icy | ||||
| Released | June 11, 2019 | |||
| Genre | Crunk[1] | |||
| Length | 2:06 | |||
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| Producer | London on da Track | |||
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| "My Type" on YouTube | ||||
Background
The track samples "Freek-a-Leek" by Petey Pablo.[5] The sampled track earned Pablo, who took "Freek-a-Leek" to number 2 on Billboard's Rhythmic Songs Chart in 2004, a second No. 1 as a songwriter on Rhythmic Songs overall (his first being Ciara's "Goodies", on which he provided featured vocals), while co-writer Lil Jon earned an eighth No. 1, and the song's co-writer Quavo his fifth on the same chart.[6]
Music video
The music video was released on July 3, 2019, and directed by Daps.[7] The video was filmed in San Leandro, California at Cherry Grove Park and San Leandro Adult School. It features Saweetie at a block party, rapping in front of drifting cars and twerking while standing on a basketball hoop.[8] The video includes appearances by Kehlani and Kamaiyah.[9]
Remixes
On August 23, a remix featuring Yung Miami of City Girls and Jhené Aiko was released.[10][11] On September 20, 2019, a Latin remix featuring Becky G and Melii was released.[12] On October 25, 2019, a remix EP titled My Type (The Remixes) was released including the original song, both remixes, and remixes from Dillon Francis, French Montana, Wale, Tiwa Savage, and others.[13]
Live performances
At the 2019 BET Hip-Hop Awards, Saweetie performed "My Type" live alongside its "Freek-a-Leek" sampled artist Petey Pablo and producer Lil Jon.[14]
Charts
Original versionWeekly charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Australia (ARIA)[29] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[30] | 4× Platinum | 320,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[31] | 2× Platinum | 60,000‡ |
| Poland (ZPAV)[32] | Platinum | 50,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[33] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[34] | 4× Platinum | 4,000,000‡ |
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Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| United States | June 11, 2019 | Rhythmic contemporary |
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| August 27, 2019 | Contemporary hit radio | [35] |