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| Single by Russ | ||||
| Released | March 17, 2023 | |||
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| Length | 1:56 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | Russell Vitale | |||
| Producer(s) | Russ | |||
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"Nasty" is a single by American rapper Russ, released on March 17, 2023 through Asylum Records and Diemon. It was produced by Russ.
The song contains sexually explicit lyrics, which revolve around Russ' relationship with a girl and him wanting her to "get nasty". [1]
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [2] | 54 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) [3] | 39 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 [4] | 75 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [5] | 22 |
| US Rhythmic ( Billboard ) [6] | 38 |
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA) [7] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
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