White Iverson
"White Iverson" is the debut single by American rapper and singer Post Malone. It was released through Republic Records on August 14, 2015, as the lead single from his debut studio album, Stoney (2016). It was originally released on February 4, 2015, through Malone's SoundCloud account. Malone produced and wrote it alongside FKi 1st and Rex Kudo. It peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart in the United States. The single is widely known as the song that garnered him mainstream attention.
| "White Iverson" | ||||
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| Single by Post Malone | ||||
| from the album Stoney | ||||
| Released | August 14, 2015 | |||
| Recorded | February 2015 | |||
| Genre | Cloud rap[1] | |||
| Length | 4:14 | |||
| Label | Republic | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "White Iverson" on YouTube | ||||
Background and release edit
Post moved to Los Angeles and met FKi 1st, who introduced him to Rex Kudo, who in turn helped him produce "White Iverson". Post recorded the song two days after he wrote it. He thought of the name after getting braids in his hair, thinking he looked like a "White Iverson", a reference to the professional basketball player, Allen Iverson.[2] Upon completion in February 2015, it was uploaded to Post's SoundCloud account.[3] It quickly brought him attention from record labels, gaining over a million plays the month it was uploaded. He decided to sign with Republic Records.[4]
Music video edit
The song's accompanying music video premiered on July 19, 2015, on Post Malone's YouTube account. Since its release, the music video has received over 1 billion views on YouTube.
Post said in an episode of the h3h3Productions podcast that the music video cost $5,000 and took only a day to make. He also commented that Rolls-Royce Motor Cars contacted him following the release, stating he was incorrectly using the car.
Remix edit
The official remix was released on December 7, 2015, featuring French Montana and Rae Sremmurd.[5] Lil Wayne also released a remix to "White Iverson" entitled "Too Young" for his mixtape No Ceilings 2. The song also shares the same title of Malone's second official single, which is, as well, the second single from his debut album Stoney. Rapper Montana of 300 released a remix titled "White Iverson/Milly Rock Remix".
Chart performance edit
"White Iverson" debuted at number 84 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the chart dated September 26, 2015, and peaked at number 14 for the chart dated January 23, 2016.[6] The song was certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of ten million digital copies. The song has earned both 1 billion streams on Spotify and 1 billion views on YouTube. Post Malone has referred to this song as his only good song in many different live occasions, pointing out his affection for the piece.
Charts edit
Weekly charts edit
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Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[17] | 4× Platinum | 280,000‡ |
| Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[18] | Platinum | 60,000‡ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[19] | 7× Platinum | 560,000‡ |
| Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[20] | Platinum | 90,000‡ |
| Germany (BVMI)[21] | Gold | 200,000‡ |
| Italy (FIMI)[22] | Gold | 25,000‡ |
| Portugal (AFP)[23] | Platinum | 20,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[24] | Platinum | 600,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[25] | Diamond | 10,000,000‡ |
| ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References edit
- ^ Marsland, Dani. "Watch: Post Malone - White Iverson". Pile Rats. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ Markman, Rob (July 18, 2015). "Video Premiere: Watch Post Malone's 'White Iverson'". MTV. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
- ^ "White Iverson by Post Malone". SoundCloud. Post Malone. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
- ^ Schwartz, Danny (August 14, 2015). "Post Malone Signs With Republic Records". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
- ^ "Post Malone - White Iverson (Remix) Feat. French Montana & Rae Sremmurd - Stream [New Song]". HNHH. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
- ^ a b "Post Malone Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
- ^ "Post Malone Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
- ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved October 21, 2017.
- ^ "Post Malone – White Iverson". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
- ^ Griffiths, George (July 12, 2021). "Post Malone's Top 20 biggest songs on the UK's Official Chart revealed". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
- ^ "Post Malone Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
- ^ "Post Malone Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
- ^ "Post Malone Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
- ^ "Hot 100 Songs - Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
- ^ "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
- ^ "Singles Accreditations Report - March 2024" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ "Brazilian single certifications – Post Malone – White Inverson" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Post Malone – White Iverson". Music Canada. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
- ^ "Danish single certifications – Post Malone – White Iverson". IFPI Danmark. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- ^ "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (Post Malone; 'White Iverson')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ "Italian single certifications – Post Malone – White Iverson" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
- ^ "Portuguese single certifications – Post Malone – White Iverson" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
- ^ "British single certifications – Post Malone – White Iverson". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved May 3, 2019.
- ^ "American single certifications – Post Malone – White Iverson". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 14, 2022.