Wicked (Future song)
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| Single by Future featuring DJ Esco | ||||
| from the album Purple Reign and EVOL | ||||
| Released | April 13, 2016 | |||
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| Length | 2:53 | |||
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| "Wicked" on YouTube | ||||
"Wicked" is a song by the American rapper Future. It first appeared on January 17, 2016, as a track from his sixteenth mixtape Purple Reign, before being released as the lead single on April 13. The song was also included on the streaming version of EVOL. The song samples "Kanet Rohi" written by Özcan Deniz, and performed by Rayan.
On January 17, 2016, Future premiered his thirteenth mixtape Purple Reign, which included "Wicked" as the third track.[3] On April 13, 2016, "Wicked" was released for digital download as a single on the iTunes Store, becoming the mixtape's first single.[4] The song was included on the streaming version of Future's fourth studio album, EVOL, which was released on in February 2016.[5]
Music video
The music video for "Wicked", directed by Grant Singer, premiered via Apple Music on June 3, 2016.[6] It was uploaded to Future's Vevo channel on September 1, 2016.[7]
Live performances
Future appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on April 14, 2016, performing "Wicked".[8] On June 26, 2016, he performed the song at the BET Awards.[9] The song was also included on the set list for Future and Drake's 2016 Summer Sixteen Tour.[10]
Remixes and usage in the media
In April 2016, rappers Fabolous and Jadakiss released their collaborative remix of "Wicked".[11] On June 12, 2016, the song was playing during the Orlando nightclub shooting.[12]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Wicked" | 2:53 |
Commercial performance
On the chart dating May 7, 2016, "Wicked" debuted at number 73 on the Billboard Hot 100, and peaked at number 41 on the chart two months later. It was ranked at number 97 on the Hot 100 year-end chart for 2016.
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)[19] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[20] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
