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Released | April 8, 2016 | |||
Length | 4:01 | |||
Label | Interscope | |||
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"Boys & Girls" is a song by American rapper will.i.am featuring American singer Pia Mia. It was released on April 8, 2016, by Interscope Records. The song samples "Break This Heartbreak" by Kylie Minogue and Fernando Garibay.
On April 7, 2016, will.i.am uploaded the music video for "Boys & Girls" on his YouTube and Vevo account. [1] The video was directed by Spencer Creigh. [2]
Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA) [4] | 53 |
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders) [5] | 49 |
Belgium Urban (Ultratop Flanders) [6] | 11 |
Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia) [7] | 17 |
Euro Digital Song Sales ( Billboard ) [8] | 20 |
France (SNEP) [9] | 46 |
Germany (Official German Charts) [10] | 39 |
Ireland (IRMA) [11] | 42 |
Scotland (OCC) [12] | 14 |
Slovakia (Rádio Top 100) [13] | 78 |
UK Singles (OCC) [14] | 21 |
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC) [15] | 6 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United Kingdom (BPI) [16] | Silver | 200,000 |
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Will.i.am performed the song on The Voice UK final on 9 Apr 2016.
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