Body Language (Kid Ink song)

"Body Language" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Kid Ink. The song was released on September 9, 2014 by Tha Alumni Music Group, 88 Classic and RCA Records, as the lead single from his third studio album Full Speed (2015).

"Body Language"
Single by Kid Ink featuring Usher and Tinashe
from the album Full Speed
Released	September 9, 2014
Recorded	2014
Genre	Hip hop R&B
Length	3:28
Label	Tha Alumni Music Group 88 Classic RCA
Songwriter(s)	Brian Collins Ryon Lovett Tinashe Kachingwe Magnus Høiberg Mikkel S. Eriksen Tor Erik Hermansen
Producer(s)	Cashmere Cat Stargate
Kid Ink singles chronology
"Delirious (Boneless)" (2014) "Body Language" (2014) "Hotel" (2015)
Usher singles chronology
"She Came to Give It to You" (2014) "Body Language" (2014) "I Don't Mind" (2014)
Tinashe singles chronology
"Pretend" (2014) "Body Language" (2014) "Drop That Kitty" (2015)
Music video
"Body Language" on YouTube

The song, produced by Cashmere Cat and melody created by Stargate, features a guest appearances from RCA Records label cohorts, singers Usher and Tinashe.^[1]

Music video

The accompanying music video for the track was directed by Darren Craig and filmed in Atlanta, Georgia.^[2] It was released on October 27, 2014.^[3]

Charts

Chart (2014–2015)	Peak position
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)^[4]	28
Belgium Urban (Ultratop Flanders)^[5]	16
France (SNEP)^[6]	104
Germany (Official German Charts)^[7]	54
Scotland (OCC)^[8]	45
UK Singles (OCC)^[9]	46
US Billboard Hot 100^[10]	72
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[11]	21
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)^[12]	26
US Rhythmic (Billboard)^[13]	6

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)^[14]	Gold	35,000^‡
Canada (Music Canada)^[15]	Gold	40,000^‡
United Kingdom (BPI)^[16]	Silver	200,000^‡
United States (RIAA)^[17]	Platinum	1,000,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. "Kid Ink - Body Language Feat. Usher & Tinashe". Hotnewhiphop.com. September 8, 2014. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
2. "Kid Ink, Usher And Tinashe Take You Behind-The-Scenes Of 'Body Language' Video". MTV. October 13, 2014. Retrieved October 5, 2015.
3. "Watch Kid Ink's "Body Language" Video f/ Usher and Tinashe". Complex. October 27, 2014. Retrieved October 5, 2015.
4. "Kid Ink – Body Language" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
5. "Kid Ink – Body Language" (in Dutch). Ultratop Urban. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
6. "Kid Ink – Body Language" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
7. "Kid Ink – Body Language" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
8. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 26, 2015.
9. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
10. "Kid Ink Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
11. "Kid Ink Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
12. "Kid Ink Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
13. "Kid Ink Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
14. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2017 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association.
15. "Canadian single certifications – Kid Ink – Body Language (ft. Usher & Tinashe)". Music Canada. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
16. "British single certifications – Kid Ink ft Usher & Tinashe – Body Language". British Phonographic Industry.
17. "American single certifications – Kid Ink – Body Language (feat. Usher, Tinashe)". Recording Industry Association of America.

External links

• Full lyrics at LyricsOnDemand.com