"Ultimate" is a song by American rapper Denzel Curry, released on June 9, 2015 as the lead single from his debut double EP 32 Zel/Planet Shrooms. Produced and co-written by Ronny J, it is considered Curry's breakout hit.[1][2]
| "Ultimate" | ||||
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| Single by Denzel Curry | ||||
| from the EP 32 Zel/Planet Shrooms | ||||
| Released | June 9, 2015 | |||
| Recorded | 2014–15 | |||
| Genre | Punk rap | |||
| Length | 3:14 | |||
| Label | Loma Vista Recordings | |||
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| Producer(s) | Ronny J | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Ultimate" on YouTube | ||||
The song went viral in early 2016 when users of the video hosting service Vine began uploading various memes where the song's hook would play towards the end of the video. The meme would then spread to other websites, such as YouTube.[1] It was used in some parts of the episodes of Feisty Films.[citation needed]
The official remix of the song, featuring American rapper Juicy J, appears on the remastered version of 32 Zel/Planet Shrooms. A music video for the remix was released on March 20, 2019.[3]
Charts
edit| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Songs (Billboard)[4] | 38 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[5] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
| Poland (ZPAV)[6] | Gold | 25,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[7] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ a b "Looking Back At Denzel Curry's "Ultimate"". Genius. January 11, 2019.
- ^ Thompson, Paul (February 25, 2015). "Denzel Curry, 'Ultimate' - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved May 31, 2019.
- ^ Ingvaldsen, Torsten (February 20, 2019). "Denzel Curry Goes Super Saiyan In "Ultimate" MV Feat. Juicy J".
- ^ "Denzel Curry – Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 19, 2016. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "Wyróżnienia – Złote płyty CD - Archiwum - Przyznane w 2021 roku" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
- ^ "American single certifications – Denzel Curry – Ultimate". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
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