Rock (Plies song)

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"Rock"
Plies - Rock.jpg
Promotional single by Plies
from the album Ain't No Mixtape Bih 3
ReleasedMarch 16, 2018 [1]
Recorded2017
Genre
Length2:54
Label
Songwriter(s) Algernod Washington
Producer(s)
Music video
"Rock" on YouTube

"Rock" is a song by American rapper Plies. It is a promotional single from his mixtape Ain't No Mixtape Bih 3 (2017). The song was produced by 30 Roc and Cheeze Beatz. In early 2018, it became a viral sensation on the Internet [2] and peaked at number 95 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Contents

Composition

The song finds Plies rapping about his love and appreciation for a woman loyal to him. [2] [3] It heavily samples "Late Night Tip" by Three 6 Mafia, nearly identical in instrumental. [4]

Music video

A music video for the song was released on December 25, 2017 [2] and directed by Omar The Director. In it, Plies roams the halls of luxurious mansion with his girlfriend. He gives her a piggyback ride, and goes bowling with her. [2] [5]

Charts

Chart (2018)Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100 [6] 95
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [7] 40

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