Outlet (song)

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"Outlet"
OutletDesiigner.jpg
Single by Desiigner
ReleasedFebruary 10, 2017 (2017-02-10)
Recorded2016
Genre Hip hop
Length4:28
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Desiigner singles chronology
"Circles"
(2016)
"Outlet"
(2017)
"Holy Ghost"
(2017)
Music video
"Outlet" on YouTube

"Outlet" is a song by American rapper Desiigner. It was released on February 10, 2017, for digital download by GOOD Music and Def Jam Recordings. [1] The song is written by Sidney Selby III, Anderson Hernandez, Rian Basilio and Corey Thompson while the production is primarily handled by Vinylz with co-production by CT and additional production by Mike Dean. [2] [3] [4]

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Music video

The song's accompanying music video premiered on June 21, 2017 on Desiigner's YouTube account. The video was filmed mostly at Manchester United's Old Trafford and features a cameo appearance from Paul Pogba. [5]

Charts

Chart (2017)Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [6] 86
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles ( Billboard ) [7] 5
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [8] 48

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References

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