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| Single by Octavian and Skepta | ||||
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| Released | 13 March 2020 | |||
| Length | 2:41 | |||
| Label | Black Butter | |||
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"Papi Chulo" is a song performed by British rapper and singer-songwriter Octavian and English rapper Skepta. It was released as a single on 13 March 2020 through Black Butter Records. [2] The song peaked at number 37 on the UK Singles Chart.
A music video to accompany the release of "Papi Chulo" was first released onto YouTube on 13 March 2020. [3] Rappers ASAP Ferg, ASAP Nast, and Michael Phantom all make cameo appearances. [4]
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA) [5] | 85 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders) [6] | 14 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [7] | 99 |
| Ireland (IRMA) [8] | 37 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) [9] | 66 |
| UK Singles (OCC) [10] | 37 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC) [11] | 21 |
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI) [12] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
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