The Spins (song)
2010 song by Mac Miller and Empire of the Sun
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"The Spins" is a song by American rapper Mac Miller and Australian electronic music duo Empire of the Sun from the former's fourth mixtape K.I.D.S. (2010). Produced by B. Jay, it samples the beat and chorus of "Half Mast" by Empire of the Sun. "The Spins" stands as Mac Miller's most streamed song on Spotify, having surpassed 1 billion streams as of June 2025. On October 4, 2024, the song was released as a 7-inch vinyl single.[1] The song's instrumental was included on the B-side of the record.[2]
| "The Spins" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Mac Miller and Empire of the Sun | |
| from the album K.I.D.S. | |
| Released | August 13, 2010 |
| Length | 3:22 |
| Label | Rostrum |
| Songwriter | Malcolm McCormick |
| Producer | B. Jay |
Charts
| Chart (2025–2026) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Global 200 (Billboard)[3] | 175 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[4] | 34 |
| Lithuania (AGATA)[5] | 89 |
| Netherlands (Single Tip)[6] | 4 |
| Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[7] | 10 |
| UK Indie (Official Charts)[8] | 16 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (Official Charts)[9] | 26 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[10] | Gold | 45,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[11] | 4× Platinum | 120,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[12] | Platinum | 600,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[13] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
|
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||