Carry On (XXXTentacion song)

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"Carry On"
Song by XXXTentacion
from the album 17
ReleasedAugust 25, 2017
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Length2:09
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"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] [4]

Contents

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. [5] The song has been considered a "standout" track on the project by fans and music critics. [6] [7] [8] Pitchfork described “Carry On” as a song that alludes explicitly to XXXTentacion’s ex-girlfriend and reflects the artist’s emotional turmoil [9] The song emphasizes perseverance through emotional pain, expressing the importance of continuing forward despite feelings of depression or despair. [10]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Apple Music. [11]

Charts

Chart (2017)Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [12] 100
US Billboard Hot 100 [13] 95
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [14] 49

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Denmark (IFPI Danmark) [15] Gold45,000‡
France (SNEP) [16] Gold100,000‡
Italy (FIMI) [17] Gold35,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ) [18] Platinum30,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI) [19] Silver200,000‡
United States (RIAA) [20] Platinum1,000,000‡

‡ 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.
  3. ↑ XXXTENTACION – Carry On , retrieved 2025-11-08
  4. ↑ "XXXTENTACION's 'Carry On' - Discover the Sample Source". WhoSampled. Retrieved 2025-12-23.
  5. ↑ "XXXTentacion's Promising Debut '17' Falls Just Short Of Real Growth". UPROXX. 2017-08-25. Retrieved 2025-11-08.
  6. ↑ Johnson, Matthew (2017-12-11). "XXXTENTACION - The Humanity of X's Album "17"". Impact Magazine. Retrieved 2025-11-08.
  7. ↑ Riaz, Hamza (2017-08-25). "Review: XXXTentacion, '17'". Mic Cheque. Retrieved 2025-11-08.
  8. ↑ Quincy (2017-08-25). "XXXTENTACION - 17 (Album Review)". RGM. Retrieved 2025-11-08.
  9. ↑ Garvey, Meaghan. "XXXTentacion: 17". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2025-11-08.
  10. ↑ Madrigal, Miguel. "XXXtentacion releases debut album "17"". The Skyline View. Retrieved 2025-11-08.
  11. ↑ Carry On by XXXTENTACION on Apple Music, 2017-08-25, retrieved 2025-11-08
  12. ↑ "XXXTentacion Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
  13. ↑ "XXXTentacion Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
  14. ↑ "XXXTentacion Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Danish single certifications – XXXTentacion – Carry On". IFPI Danmark . Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  16. ↑ "French single certifications – XXXTentacion – Carry On" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique . Retrieved February 18, 2025.
  17. ↑ "Italian single certifications – XXXTentacion – Carry On" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana . Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  18. ↑ "New Zealand single certifications – XXXTentacion – Carry On". Radioscope. Retrieved February 13, 2025.Type Carry On in the "Search:" fieldand press Enter.
  19. ↑ "British single certifications – XXXTentacion – Carry On". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved July 9, 2021.
  20. ↑ "American single certifications – XXXTentacion – Carry On". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved February 15, 2019.
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