Antidote (Travis Scott song)

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"Antidote"
Antidote Song.jpg
Single by Travis Scott
from the album Rodeo
ReleasedJuly 28, 2015
RecordedJune 18, 2015
Genre
Length4:22
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Travis Scott singles chronology
"3500"
(2015)
"Antidote"
(2015)
"Whole Lotta Lovin'"
(2016)

"Antidote" is a song by American rapper Travis Scott. It was released on July 28, 2015, as the second single from his debut studio album, Rodeo (2015). Produced by WondaGurl and Eestbound, the song peaked at number 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. "Antidote" has since been certified septuple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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Background

The song was first heard when Travis Scott performed it live at JMBLYA. [1] It was later released on June 21, 2015. "Antidote" was not initially intended to appear on Rodeo, as confirmed on Scott's SoundCloud on June 23, 2015: "This is for the real fans; the real ragers! This is some vibes for the summer. This isn’t on Rodeo… it’s coming soon." However, due to the song's popularity, Scott included the track on his debut album. On July 29, 2015, "Antidote" was released via digital distribution as the album's second single. The song samples "All I Need" by Lee Fields and The Expressions.

Music video

On September 3, 2015, a teaser for the "Antidote" music video was uploaded on Scott's Vevo channel. [2] The video premiered on September 18, 2015. [3] The music video features Dominican models Yaris Sanchez and Ayisha Diaz and rapper Rich Hil (with green hair).

Live performances

On September 23, 2015, Travis Scott performed "Antidote", live on national television, on Jimmy Kimmel Live . [4] [5] On November 17, 2015, in between dates on The Weeknd's "Madness Fall Tour," Travis Scott appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers , where he performed a medley of "Antidote" and "Pray 4 Love". [6] [7]

Charts

Certifications

Sales and certifications for "Antidote"
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [18] Gold35,000
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil) [19] 2× Platinum120,000
Canada (Music Canada) [20] 2× Platinum160,000
Denmark (IFPI Danmark) [21] Gold45,000
Poland (ZPAV) [22] Gold25,000
United Kingdom (BPI) [23] Gold400,000
United States (RIAA) [24] 6× Platinum6,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Radio and release history

Release dates for "Antidote"
RegionDateFormatLabel
New ZealandJuly 28, 2015 [25] Digital download
United StatesAugust 2015[ citation needed ] Urban contemporary

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