Big Dawgs

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"Big Dawgs"
BigDawgs-Hanumankind.jpeg
Single by Hanumankind and Kalmi
ReleasedJuly 9, 2024 (2024-07-09)
Genre Hip hop
Length3:10
Label Universal India
Songwriter(s) Sooraj Cherukat
Producer(s) Kalmi
Hanumankind singles chronology
"Ayyayyo"
(2023)
"Big Dawgs"
(2024)
Kalmi singles chronology
"Move with Meaning" / "Beyond Everyday"
(2024)
"Big Dawgs"
(2024)

Certifications

Certifications for "Big Dawgs"
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada) [68] Platinum80,000
New Zealand (RMNZ) [69] Gold15,000
Poland (ZPAV) [70] Platinum50,000
United Kingdom (BPI) [71] Silver200,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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