99.9%

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99.9%
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Studio album by
ReleasedMay 6, 2016
Recorded2014–2016
Genre
Length59:08
Label
Producer Kaytranada
Kaytranada chronology
99.9%
(2016)
Bubba
(2019)
Alternative cover
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Canadian cover
99.9% track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Track Uno" Kevin Celestin 5:44
2."Bus Ride" (featuring Karriem Riggins and River Tiber)2:13
3."Got It Good" (featuring Craig David)
3:48
4."Together" (featuring AlunaGeorge and GoldLink)3:17
5."Drive Me Crazy" (featuring Vic Mensa)
4:37
6."Weight Off" (featuring BadBadNotGood)2:35
7."One Too Many" (featuring Phonte)
3:38
8."Despite the Weather"Celestin2:01
9."Glowed Up" (featuring Anderson .Paak)4:58
10."Breakdance Lesson N.1"Celestin4:28
11."You're the One" (featuring Syd)
3:47
12."Vivid Dreams" (featuring River Tiber)
  • Celestin
  • Paxton-Beesley
4:36
13."Lite Spots"Celestin3:50
14."Leave Me Alone" (featuring Shay Lia)
  • Celestin
  • Shay Lia
4:37
15."Bullets" (featuring Little Dragon)
4:59
Total length:59:08
Kaytranada.com bonus track
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
16."Nobody Beats the Kay"Celestin2:03
Total length:61:11

Notes

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for 99.9%
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Denmark (IFPI Danmark) [70] Gold10,000
United Kingdom (BPI) [71] Silver60,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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