Ski (Young Stoner Life, Young Thug and Gunna song)

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"Ski"
Song by Young Stoner Life, Young Thug and Gunna
from the album Slime Language 2
ReleasedApril 16, 2021
Genre Hip hop
Length2:32
Label
Producer(s)

"Ski" is a song by record label Young Stoner Life and American rappers Young Thug and Gunna. The song was released on April 16, 2021, along the compilation album Slime Language 2 , which lists YSL, Thug and Gunna as the primary artists. The song was produced by Outtatown, Wheezy and Babywave.

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Background

The song was originally teased in March 2021, with the snippet going viral. [1] The full song was released on April 16, 2021.

Music video

The official music video for the song was released on April 16, 2021, the same day as the track's release. The video was directed by Omar Jones. [2] [3]

Reception

Critical reception

Alex Zidel of HotNewHipHop called the track "wavy" and commented that it was "sure to stay in rotation for weeks and months to come". [4]

Dance challenge

The track sparked a dance challenge, which was performed by rappers such as Drake, Future, Quavo and more. [5] [6] [7]

Charts

Chart (2021)Peak
position
Global 200 ( Billboard ) [8] 23
Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [9] 33
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) [10] 6
UK Singles (OCC) [11] 72
US Billboard Hot 100 [12] 18
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [13] 11
US Hot Rap Songs ( Billboard ) [14] 9
US Rolling Stone Top 100 [15] 9

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References

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  2. ↑ "Young Thug and Gunna Release New Visual for "Ski"". Hypebeast. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
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  5. ↑ "Why Everyone Is Doing Young Thug's Ski Challenge". Complex. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  6. ↑ "What Is the Ski Challenge?". XXL. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Young Thug & Gunna's 'Ski' Challenge Sends Song to Top Triller U.S. No. 1". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
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