Crzy

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"CRZY"
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Single by Kehlani
from the album SweetSexySavage
ReleasedJuly 15, 2016
Recorded2016
Genre R&B
Length3:11
Label Atlantic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) Nova Wav
Kehlani singles chronology
"Wrong"
(2016)		"CRZY"
(2016)		"Distraction"
(2016)
Music video
"CRZY" on YouTube

"Crzy" (stylized as "CRZY") is a song by American singer and songwriter Kehlani. It was released on July 15, 2016 and serves as the lead single from their debut album, SweetSexySavage . The song was produced by female R&B and pop duo Nova Wav. [1]

Contents

Background

"CRZY" was written by Kehlani and produced by Nova Wav, a Grammy Award-winning songwriting and production team consisting of Denisia "Blu June" Andrews and Brittany "Chi" Coney. They said the song was made in an effort to "create an unapologetic statement embracing the challenges and double standards that come with being a woman". [2]

The song sees Kehlani take on an assertive and boastful tone over a trap-influenced R&B beat as they tell the listener not to discredit their passion, talent and achievements.

Music video

The song's accompanying music video premiered on September 21, 2016 on Kehlani's YouTube account. The music video was directed by Benny Boom. [3]

Remix

The official remix of the song, featuring American rapper A Boogie wit da Hoodie, was released on November 17, 2016. [4]

Charts

Chart (2016)Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100 [5] 85
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [6] 37
US Rhythmic ( Billboard ) [7] 13

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada) [8] Gold40,000‡
United States (RIAA) [9] Platinum1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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References

  1. ↑ "CRZY - Single by Kehlani on Apple Music - iTunes" . Retrieved October 15, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Kehlani Bounces Back on New Single, 'CRZY': Listen" . Retrieved October 15, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Watch Kehlani's Fun, Dance-Heavy 'Crzy' Video - Rolling Stones" . Retrieved October 15, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Kehlani - CRZY feat. A Boogie Wit da Hoodie [Official Audio]" . Retrieved November 17, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Kehlani Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Kehlani Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Kehlani Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2017.
  8. ↑ "Canadian single certifications – Kehlani – Crzy". Music Canada . Retrieved February 22, 2018.
  9. ↑ "American single certifications – Kehlani – Crzy". Recording Industry Association of America.
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