"Punani" (often censored as "P****i")[2] is a song by American rapper 6ix9ine. It was released on August 2, 2020, alongside a music video, as the fourth single from his second studio album, TattleTales, released on September 4, 2020.[3] The song was written by 6ix9ine, Andrew Green, Craig Parks, Jahnei Clarke and Jasper Harris and produced by the latter two.[4]
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| Single by 6ix9ine | ||||
| from the album TattleTales | ||||
| Released | August 2, 2020 | |||
| Genre | Bounce[1] | |||
| Length | 1:55 | |||
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| "Punani" on YouTube | ||||
The song is his first single ever to miss the Billboard Hot 100, only managing to reach number seven on the Bubbling Under Hot 100.[5]
Release
editOn August 2, 2020, the track briefly appeared online in its entirety after it was accidentally posted on 6ix9ine's website before it was taken down a few minutes later. However, his team decided to release the official track later the same day, in attempts to stop leaks from hitting social media.[6]
Music video
editUnlike "Gooba", "Trollz", and "Yaya", the video for "Punani" was filmed outdoors in New York City following 6ix9ine's release from house arrest.[4]
Personnel
edit- 6ix9ine – vocals, songwriting
- Craig Parks – songwriting
- Jahnei Clarke – songwriting, arrangement, production
- Jasper Harris – songwriting, arrangement, production
- Wizard Lee – mixing, mastering
- Alex Solis – art direction, design
Charts
edit| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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| Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[7] | 40 |
| Hungary (Single Top 40)[8] | 10 |
| Hungary (Stream Top 40)[9] | 30 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[10] | 84 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[5] | 7 |
| US Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[11] | 34 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | August 2, 2020 |
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References
edit- ^ A, Aron. "Tekashi 6ix9ine Drops His First Post-House Arrest Single "PUNANI"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
- ^ "P****I - Single by 6ix9ine on Apple Music". August 2, 2020. Retrieved August 2, 2020 – via Apple Music.
- ^ "Tattle Tales – Album by 6ix9ine". Retrieved August 27, 2020 – via Apple Music.
- ^ a b Coleman II, C. Vernon (August 2, 2020). "6ix9ine Drops New Song, Video "Punani": Watch". XXL. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
- ^ a b "6ix9ine Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
- ^ Viral MVP (August 2, 2020). "6ix9ine 'Punani' Music Video Debut First World Premiere New". OnSMASH. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 33. týden 2020 in the date selector. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
- ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Stream Top 40 slágerlista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
- ^ "6ix9ine – Punani". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
- ^ "6ix9ine Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
- ^ "PUNANI (Digital Single)". 6ix9ine Store. Archived from the original on August 2, 2020. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
- ^ "Punani CD + Digital Download (Explicit)". 6ix9ine Store. Archived from the original on August 2, 2020. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
- ^ "Punani Cassette + Digital Download (Explicit)". 6ix9ine Store. Archived from the original on August 2, 2020. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
- ^ "Punani 7" Vinyl + Digital Download (Explicit)". 6ix9ine Store. Archived from the original on August 2, 2020. Retrieved August 2, 2020.