I Wish (Kodak Black song)

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"I Wish"
Promotional single by Kodak Black
from the album Back for Everything
ReleasedFebruary 22, 2022
Length2:45
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) Saved by da Bell
Music video
"I Wish" on YouTube

"I Wish" is a song by American rapper Kodak Black, released on February 22, 2022 as the second promotional single from his fourth studio album Back for Everything (2022). Produced by Saved by da Bell, it contains a sample of "One Wish" by Ray J.

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Background

Earlier in February 2022, Kodak Black previewed the lyrics of the song on Twitter. [1]

Composition and lyrics

Over the sample, Kodak Black reflects on the difficulties he has faced and his struggle to stay out of trouble: "I wish I could stop thuggin' for real / Leave the streets without me bein' killed / For so long, I been goin' on drills / Drinkin' that lean, pour it straight out the seal". [2] [3] He mentions being pardoned by President Donald Trump, wanting to care for his son, and the names of many members of his entourage. [4]

Music video

An accompanying music video was released alongside the song. Directed by Kodak Black and shot by Cameraman Chris, it sees Kodak hanging out with his crew outside late at night with two-by-fours. [2] [3] In addition, he shows off his jewelry and expensive cars, and poses in front of and boards a private jet. [1] [3]

Charts

Chart performance for "I Wish"
Chart (2022)Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100 [5] 90
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [6] 33

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References

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  2. 1 2 Cummings-Grady, Mackenzie (February 22, 2022). "Kodak Black Releases 'I Wish' Video Ahead Of 'Back For Everything' Album". HipHopDX . Retrieved 16 June 2023.
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  4. ↑ Zidel, Alex (February 22, 2022). "Kodak Black Releases New Song "I Wish"". HotNewHipHop . Retrieved 16 June 2023.
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