"Levels" is a song by American rapper Meek Mill, released on July 2, 2013 as the lead single from the Maybach Music Group compilation album, Self Made Vol. 3. The song has since peaked at number 15 on the US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.
| "Levels" | ||||
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| Single by Meek Mill | ||||
| from the album Self Made Vol. 3 | ||||
| Released | July 2, 2013[1] | |||
| Recorded | 2013 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 4:00 | |||
| Label | Dream Chasers Records, Maybach Music Group, Atlantic | |||
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Cardo | |||
| Meek Mill singles chronology | ||||
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Reception
editRob Markman from MTV noted the song's personal content, describing it as what "is focused on upward mobility," and claimed that "Meek thumbs his nose at lower-tier rappers."[2]
Music video
editThe music video premiered on August 13, 2013, on WorldStarHipHop and was directed by Hype Williams. Fellow American rappers T.I., Rick Ross and Big Sean appear in the video, along with DJ Drama.[3][4]
Track listing
edit- Digital single
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Levels" | Robert Williams, Ronald La Tour | Cardo | 4:00 |
Charts
editWeekly charts
edit| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[5] | 15 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] | 43 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[7] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
edit| Country | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | July 2, 2013 | Digital download | Dream Chasers Records, Maybach Music Group, Atlantic | [1] |
References
edit- ^ a b "Levels - Single". iTunes.
- ^ Markman, Rob (June 6, 2013). "Meek Mill 'Graduates' To Higher 'Levels' With New Track". MTV. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
- ^ "Levels | Meek Mill | Music Video". MTV. August 14, 2013. Retrieved August 30, 2013.
- ^ "Meek Mill "Levels" Video". Complex. Retrieved August 30, 2013.
- ^ "Meek Mill Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Meek Mill Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "American single certifications – Meek Mill – Levels". Recording Industry Association of America.
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