Carry On (XXXTentacion song)

"Carry On"
Song by XXXTentacion
from the album 17
Released	August 25, 2017
Genre	Alternative hip hop emo rap lo-fi
Length	2:09
Label	Bad Vibes Forever Empire
Songwriters	Jahseh Onfroy Ciara Nicole Simms
Producer	Potsu

"Carry On" is a song by American rapper XXXTentacion from his debut studio album 17 (2017) released through Bad Vibes Forever and Empire Distribution on August 25, 2017. ^{[1] [2]} It was produced by Potsu and features vocals sampled from Shiloh Dynasty. ^[3]

Composition

"Carry On" is a melancholy, sample-based track from 17 that highlights XXXTentacion’s introspective lyrics, delivered in a more aggressive way, and contributes to the somber sound of the album. ^[4] The song has been considered a "standout" track on the project by fans and music critics. ^{[5] [6] [7]} Pitchfork described “Carry On” as a song that alludes explicitly to XXXTentacion’s ex-girlfriend and reflects the artist’s emotional turmoil ^[8] The song emphasizes perseverance through emotional pain, expressing the importance of continuing forward despite feelings of depression or despair. ^[9]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Apple Music. ^[10]

• Jahseh Onfroy - artist, songwriter
• Ciara Simms - songwriter
• Potsu - producer

Charts

Chart (2017)	Peak position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [11]	100
US Billboard Hot 100 [12]	95
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [13]	49

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Denmark (IFPI Danmark) [14]	Gold	45,000‡
France (SNEP) [15]	Gold	100,000‡
Italy (FIMI) [16]	Gold	35,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ) [17]	Platinum	30,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI) [18]	Silver	200,000‡
United States (RIAA) [19]	Platinum	1,000,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. 17 by XXXTENTACION on Apple Music, 2017-08-25, retrieved 2025-11-08
2. "17 by XXXTENTACION". Genius. Retrieved 2025-11-08.
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4. "XXXTentacion's Promising Debut '17' Falls Just Short Of Real Growth". UPROXX. 2017-08-25. Retrieved 2025-11-08.
5. Johnson, Matthew (2017-12-11). "XXXTENTACION - The Humanity of X's Album "17"". Impact Magazine. Retrieved 2025-11-08.
6. Riaz, Hamza (2017-08-25). "Review: XXXTentacion, '17'". Mic Cheque. Retrieved 2025-11-08.
7. Quincy (2017-08-25). "XXXTENTACION - 17 (Album Review)". RGM. Retrieved 2025-11-08.
8. Garvey, Meaghan. "XXXTentacion: 17". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2025-11-08.
9. Madrigal, Miguel. "XXXtentacion releases debut album "17"". The Skyline View. Retrieved 2025-11-08.
10. Carry On by XXXTENTACION on Apple Music, 2017-08-25, retrieved 2025-11-08
11. "XXXTentacion Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
12. "XXXTentacion Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
13. "XXXTentacion Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
14. "Danish single certifications – XXXTentacion – Carry On". IFPI Danmark . Retrieved April 10, 2024.
15. "French single certifications – XXXTentacion – Carry On" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique . Retrieved February 18, 2025.
16. "Italian single certifications – XXXTentacion – Carry On" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana . Retrieved February 16, 2024.
17. "New Zealand single certifications – XXXTentacion – Carry On". Radioscope. Retrieved February 13, 2025.Type Carry On in the "Search:" field.
18. "British single certifications – XXXTentacion – Carry On". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved July 9, 2021.
19. "American single certifications – XXXTentacion – Carry On". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved February 15, 2019.