People (Libianca song)

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"People"
People by Libianca.png
Single by Libianca
ReleasedDecember 5, 2022
Genre Afrobeats
Length3:04
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Libianca Kenzonkinboum Fonji
  • Orhue Moses Odia
Producer(s)
  • Mage the Producer
Libianca singles chronology
"Special Lovin"
(2021)		"People"
(2022)		"Jah"
(2023)

"People" is a song by Cameroonian-American singer Libianca, released on December 5, 2022. The lyrics of the song are inspired by Libianca's personal experience with depression. [1] The song has had particular success in the UK, Ireland, and New Zealand, where it reached number two, and in the Netherlands and Suriname, where it topped the chart. It has also peaked within the top five in Denmark, Lebanon, South Africa and India.

Contents

A large number of remixes of the song were released featuring different artists. Some of them were released under the title "People (Check On Me)".

Description

The song deals with topics such as drinking alcohol, interpersonal relationships, emotional wellbeing, and group dynamics. It includes Cameroonian slang and reflects some of the culture.

Music video

The sparse music video, directed by NYC artist Ceojay, depicts a depressed Libianca alone in her apartment, forcing herself to get out of bed. She prepares pizza and snacks for expected guests, only for all of them to text that they cannot make it.

Track listings

Digital download, streaming
No.TitleLength
1."People"3:04
Digital download, streaming
No.TitleLength
1."People – Sped Up"2:37
Digital download, streaming
No.TitleLength
1."People" (featuring Ayra Starr and Omah Lay)3:04
Digital download, streaming
No.TitleLength
1."People" (featuring Cian Ducrot)3:04
Digital download, streaming
No.TitleLength
1."People" (featuring Becky G)3:22

Charts

Certifications

Certifications and sales for "People"
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [57] Platinum70,000‡
Austria (IFPI Austria) [58] Gold15,000‡
Belgium (BEA) [59] Platinum40,000‡
Canada (Music Canada) [60] Platinum80,000‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark) [61] Platinum90,000‡
France (SNEP) [62] Diamond333,333‡
Netherlands (NVPI) [63] 2× Platinum160,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ) [64] 2× Platinum60,000‡
Poland (ZPAV) [65] Platinum50,000‡
Portugal (AFP) [66] Platinum10,000‡
Spain (PROMUSICAE) [67] Gold30,000‡
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland) [68] 2× Platinum40,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI) [69] Platinum600,000‡
United States (RIAA) [70] Platinum1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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