| "Rock" | |
|---|---|
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| Promotional single by Plies | |
| from the album Ain't No Mixtape Bih 3 | |
| Released | March 16, 2018[1] |
| Recorded | 2017 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 2:54 |
| Label | |
| Songwriter(s) | Algernod Washington |
| Producer(s) |
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| Music video | |
| "Rock" on YouTube | |
"Rock" is a song by American rapper Plies. It is a promotional single from his mixtape Ain't No Mixtape Bih 3 (2017). The song was produced by 30 Roc and Cheeze Beatz. In early 2018, it became a viral sensation on the Internet[2] and peaked at number 95 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Composition
[edit]The song finds Plies rapping about his love and appreciation for a woman loyal to him.[2][3] It heavily samples "Late Night Tip" by Three 6 Mafia, nearly identical in instrumental.[4]
Music video
[edit]A music video for the song was released on December 25, 2017[2] and directed by Omar The Director. In it, Plies roams the halls of luxurious mansion with his girlfriend. He gives her a piggyback ride, and goes bowling with her.[2][5]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 95 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 40 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Rock - Plies". AllMusic. March 16, 2018.
- ^ a b c d Mench, Chris (January 11, 2018). "Chart Climber: Tracking The Rise Of Plies' "Rock"". Genius.
- ^ Berry, Peter A. (January 2, 2018). "Plies Gives His Girl a Piggyback Ride in His New Rock Video". XXL.
- ^ Glaysher, Scott (March 8, 2018). "20 of the Best Hip-Hop Samples of Three 6 Mafia's Music". XXL.
- ^ Goddard, Kevin (January 6, 2018). "Plies Roams Around A Lavish Mansion In His New Video For "Rock"". HotNewHipHop.
- ^ "Plies Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Plies Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.