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| Released | September 25, 2020 | |||
| Length | 2:58 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
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"Epidemic" is a song by American rapper Polo G. It was released as the lead single from his third studio album, Hall of Fame (2021), on September 25, 2020. [1] It was produced by Tahj Money, D Mac, LondnBlu and Karltin Bankz. [2]
In the song, Polo G sing-raps about losing people close to him, especially those who died by gun violence, which is described as an "epidemic", [3] stating: "I'm so sick of farewells and RIP's / In the trenches yellin', "Gang gang", mob ties what I bleed / Don't claim to be an opp, 'cause niggas die from that disease / He gon' let that 9 blow with ease". [2] [4] [5] [6] Later, he vows to be careful for the sake of his family ("Promise to my son that the streets won't get no more of me / Remember every line from that obituary poetry"). [3] The song is sung over a piano-based beat. [7]
The music video was released alongside the single. Directed by Ryan Lynch and shot in Miami, it shows the "lavish lifestyle" of Polo G. [8] The rapper spends time with his friends; he rides in yachts and motorcycles, [8] hanging in the studio [9] and playing basketball. [3]
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [10] | 41 |
| Global 200 ( Billboard ) [11] | 56 |
| Ireland (IRMA) [12] | 46 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) [13] | 8 |
| Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan) [14] | 3 |
| UK Singles (OCC) [15] | 54 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 [16] | 47 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [17] | 17 |
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United Kingdom (BPI) [18] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA) [19] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
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