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| name = Act II: Date @ 8 |
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| cover = Act II Date @ 8 official cover art.jpg |
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| type = single |
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| artist = [[4Batz]] |
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| album = [[U Made Me a St4r]] |
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| released = December 15, 2023 |
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| genre = [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]<ref name=complex/> |
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| released = {{start date|2023|12|15}} |
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| length = 1:53 |
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| label = [[Gamma (media company)|Gamma]] |
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| writer = [[4Batz|Neko Bennett]] |
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| producer = Sanni Ireoluwakitan |
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| label = [[Self-released]] |
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| producer = Untitled Beatz |
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| artist = [[Drake (musician)|Drake]] |
| artist = [[Drake (musician)|Drake]] |
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| year = 2024 |
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"'''Act II: Date @ 8'''" is a song by the American singer [[4Batz]], released [[self-released|independently]] on December 15, 2023.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/business/record-labels/singer-4batz-major-label-bidding-war-viral-hit-song-1235589973/|title=4Batz, Singer Behind Viral Track "act ii: date @ 8," Sparks Major Label Bidding War| |
"'''Act II: Date @ 8'''" is a song by the American singer [[4Batz]], initially released [[self-released|independently]] on December 15, 2023.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/business/record-labels/singer-4batz-major-label-bidding-war-viral-hit-song-1235589973/|title=4Batz, Singer Behind Viral Track "act ii: date @ 8," Sparks Major Label Bidding War|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|last=Leight|first=Elias|date=25 January 2024|accessdate=6 March 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/who-is-4batz-drake-remix-industry-plant-1234982967/|title=4batz Has a Hit. Should We Care How He Got It?|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|last=Conteh|first=Mankaprr|date=8 March 2024|accessdate=8 March 2024}}</ref> Written by 4Batz and produced by Sanni Ireoluwakitan, it peaked at number seven on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]], number seven on the [[Hot R&B Songs]] chart, and number three on the [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs]] chart following a remix with Canadian rapper [[Drake (musician)|Drake]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/4batz-debuts-hot-100-act-ii-date-8-1235582052/|title=Hot 100 First-Timers: 4Batz Lands First Entry With Viral Hit 'Act II: Date @ 8'|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|last=Zellner|first=Xander|date=8 January 2024|accessdate=6 March 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/peter-a-berry/who-is-4batz-explainer/|title=What You Need to Know About 4batz, 2024's First Breakout Act|work=[[Complex Networks|Complex]]|last=Berry|first=Peter|date=19 January 2024|accessdate=4 March 2024}}</ref> 4Batz's video performance for the song went viral on [[TikTok]] as [[internet streamer]]s and viewers reacted in surprise to his singing, which unexpectedly contrasted the [[Drill music|drill]]-like visuals featured in the video.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Pierre |first1=Alphonse |title=4batz / Drake: "act ii: date @ 8 (remix)" |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/4batz-act-ii-date-8-remix-ft-drake/ |access-date=4 April 2024 |work=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]] |date=11 March 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Mamo |first1=Heran |title=Viral R&B Singer 4batz Says He's Just a 'Regular N—a From the Hood' – But He's Charmed Millions of Fans With His Music's Opposing Aesthetic |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/4batz-act-ii-date-8-rb-hip-hop-rookie-of-the-month-drake-kanye-west-1235626323/ |access-date=4 April 2024 |magazine=Billboard |date=8 March 2024}}</ref> |
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==Background and release== |
==Background and release== |
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On March 4, 2024, Canadian rapper [[Drake (musician)|Drake]] announced a remix of "Act II: Date @ 8" alongside co-signing 4Batz.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/drake-4batz-cosign-act-ii-date-at-8/|title=Drake Gives 4batz a Cosign With Upcoming Remix of 'Act II Date @ 8'|magazine=[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]|last=Cummings-Grady|first=Mackenzie|date=5 March 2024|accessdate=6 March 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rap-up.com/2024/03/05/drake-teases-a-remix-of-4batz-viral-track-act-ii-date-8/|title=Drake Teases A Remix Of 4batz's Viral Track "Act II: Date @ 8"|work=[[Rap-Up]]|last=Trapp|first=Malcolm|date=5 March 2024|accessdate=6 March 2024}}</ref> The following day, American singer [[Robin Thicke]] performed a cover on the song.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/4batz-robin-thicke-act-ii-cover|title=4Batz Celeb Fan Club Adds Another Member with Robin Thicke 'Act II' Cover|work=[[HipHopDX]]|last=Mendez|first=Marisa|date=5 March 2024|accessdate=6 March 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/771867-robin-thicke-4batz-act-ii-cover-music-news|title=Robin Thicke Cosigns 4batz With A Cover Of "Act ii: date @ 8"|website=[[HotNewHipHop]]|last=Alexandria|first=Lavender|date=6 March 2024|accessdate=6 March 2024}}</ref> |
On March 4, 2024, Canadian rapper [[Drake (musician)|Drake]] announced a remix of "Act II: Date @ 8" alongside co-signing 4Batz.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/drake-4batz-cosign-act-ii-date-at-8/|title=Drake Gives 4batz a Cosign With Upcoming Remix of 'Act II Date @ 8'|magazine=[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]|last=Cummings-Grady|first=Mackenzie|date=5 March 2024|accessdate=6 March 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rap-up.com/2024/03/05/drake-teases-a-remix-of-4batz-viral-track-act-ii-date-8/|title=Drake Teases A Remix Of 4batz's Viral Track "Act II: Date @ 8"|work=[[Rap-Up]]|last=Trapp|first=Malcolm|date=5 March 2024|accessdate=6 March 2024}}</ref> The following day, American singer [[Robin Thicke]] performed a cover on the song.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/4batz-robin-thicke-act-ii-cover|title=4Batz Celeb Fan Club Adds Another Member with Robin Thicke 'Act II' Cover|work=[[HipHopDX]]|last=Mendez|first=Marisa|date=5 March 2024|accessdate=6 March 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/771867-robin-thicke-4batz-act-ii-cover-music-news|title=Robin Thicke Cosigns 4batz With A Cover Of "Act ii: date @ 8"|website=[[HotNewHipHop]]|last=Alexandria|first=Lavender|date=6 March 2024|accessdate=6 March 2024}}</ref> |
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On March 8, Drake remixed "Act II: Date @ 8" with 4Batz via [[OVO Sound]].<ref name=complex>{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/joshua-espinoza/drake-4batz-act-ii-date-at-8-remix/|title=Drake Hops on 4batz's "Act II: Date @ 8" Remix|work=[[Complex Network|Complex]]|last=Espinoza|first=Joshua|date=8 March 2024|accessdate=8 March 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://uproxx.com/music/4batz-drake-act-ii-date-8-remix/|title=4Batz And Drake Ball Out For Their Ladies On Their Charming New 'Act II: Date @ 8 Remix'|website=[[Uproxx]]|last=Gonzalez|first=Alex|date=8 March 2024|accessdate=8 March 2024}}</ref> |
On March 8, Drake remixed "Act II: Date @ 8" with 4Batz via [[OVO Sound]].<ref name=complex>{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/joshua-espinoza/drake-4batz-act-ii-date-at-8-remix/|title=Drake Hops on 4batz's "Act II: Date @ 8" Remix|work=[[Complex Network|Complex]]|last=Espinoza|first=Joshua|date=8 March 2024|accessdate=8 March 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://uproxx.com/music/4batz-drake-act-ii-date-8-remix/|title=4Batz And Drake Ball Out For Their Ladies On Their Charming New 'Act II: Date @ 8 Remix'|website=[[Uproxx]]|last=Gonzalez|first=Alex|date=8 March 2024|accessdate=8 March 2024}}</ref> |
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== Personnel == |
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* [[4Batz]] – vocals, songwriter, [[recording engineer]], [[mixing engineer]], [[mastering engineer]] |
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* Sanni Ireoluwakitan – songwriter, producer, keyboards, [[programming (music)|programming]] |
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==Charts== |
==Charts== |
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==References== |
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Latest revision as of 07:35, 16 December 2024
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Single by 4Batz | ||||
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Released | December 15, 2023 | |||
Genre | R&B[1] | |||
Length | 1:53 | |||
Label | Gamma | |||
Songwriter(s) | Neko Bennett | |||
Producer(s) | Sanni Ireoluwakitan | |||
4Batz singles chronology | ||||
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Drake singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Act II: Date @ 8" (From The Block Performance) on YouTube |
"Act II: Date @ 8" is a song by the American singer 4Batz, initially released independently on December 15, 2023.[2][3] Written by 4Batz and produced by Sanni Ireoluwakitan, it peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100, number seven on the Hot R&B Songs chart, and number three on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart following a remix with Canadian rapper Drake.[4][5] 4Batz's video performance for the song went viral on TikTok as internet streamers and viewers reacted in surprise to his singing, which unexpectedly contrasted the drill-like visuals featured in the video.[6][7]
Background and release
[edit]On March 4, 2024, Canadian rapper Drake announced a remix of "Act II: Date @ 8" alongside co-signing 4Batz.[8][9] The following day, American singer Robin Thicke performed a cover on the song.[10][11] On March 8, Drake remixed "Act II: Date @ 8" with 4Batz via OVO Sound.[1][12]
Personnel
[edit]- 4Batz – vocals, songwriter, recording engineer, mixing engineer, mastering engineer
- Sanni Ireoluwakitan – songwriter, producer, keyboards, programming
Charts
[edit]Weekly charts
[edit]Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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Australia Hip Hop/R&B (ARIA)[13] | 21 |
Australia New Music Singles (ARIA)[14] | 20 |
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[15] | 72 |
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[16] | 14 |
Denmark (Tracklisten)[17] | 37 |
Global 200 (Billboard)[18] | 15 |
Ireland (IRMA)[19] | 28 |
Luxembourg (Billboard)[20] | 24 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[21] | 62 |
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[22] | 15 |
Portugal (AFP)[23] | 59 |
South Africa (Billboard)[24] | 17 |
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[25] | 73 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[26] | 26 |
UK Singles (OCC)[27] | 18 |
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[28] | 5 |
UK Indie (OCC)[29] | 38 |
US Billboard Hot 100[30] | 7 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[31] | 3 |
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[32] | 3 |
Year-end charts
[edit]Chart (2024) | Position |
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US Billboard Hot 100[33] | 80 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[34] | 23 |
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[35] | 26 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Espinoza, Joshua (March 8, 2024). "Drake Hops on 4batz's "Act II: Date @ 8" Remix". Complex. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ Leight, Elias (January 25, 2024). "4Batz, Singer Behind Viral Track "act ii: date @ 8," Sparks Major Label Bidding War". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- ^ Conteh, Mankaprr (March 8, 2024). "4batz Has a Hit. Should We Care How He Got It?". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ Zellner, Xander (January 8, 2024). "Hot 100 First-Timers: 4Batz Lands First Entry With Viral Hit 'Act II: Date @ 8'". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- ^ Berry, Peter (January 19, 2024). "What You Need to Know About 4batz, 2024's First Breakout Act". Complex. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
- ^ Pierre, Alphonse (March 11, 2024). "4batz / Drake: "act ii: date @ 8 (remix)"". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
- ^ Mamo, Heran (March 8, 2024). "Viral R&B Singer 4batz Says He's Just a 'Regular N—a From the Hood' – But He's Charmed Millions of Fans With His Music's Opposing Aesthetic". Billboard. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
- ^ Cummings-Grady, Mackenzie (March 5, 2024). "Drake Gives 4batz a Cosign With Upcoming Remix of 'Act II Date @ 8'". XXL. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- ^ Trapp, Malcolm (March 5, 2024). "Drake Teases A Remix Of 4batz's Viral Track "Act II: Date @ 8"". Rap-Up. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- ^ Mendez, Marisa (March 5, 2024). "4Batz Celeb Fan Club Adds Another Member with Robin Thicke 'Act II' Cover". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- ^ Alexandria, Lavender (March 6, 2024). "Robin Thicke Cosigns 4batz With A Cover Of "Act ii: date @ 8"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- ^ Gonzalez, Alex (March 8, 2024). "4Batz And Drake Ball Out For Their Ladies On Their Charming New 'Act II: Date @ 8 Remix'". Uproxx. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ "ARIA Top 40 Hip Hop/R&B Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. March 25, 2024. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ "ARIA Top 20 New Music Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. March 25, 2024. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ "4Batz – Act II: Date@8" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of March 23, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ "Track Top-40 Uge 11, 2024". Hitlisten. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of March 23, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ "Luxembourg Songs: Week of March 23, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ "4Batz – Act II: Date@8" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. March 18, 2024. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ "4Batz – Act II: Date@8". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
- ^ "South Africa Songs: Week of March 23, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 11". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ "4Batz – Act II: Date@8". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ Trust, Gary (March 18, 2024). "Ariana Grande's 'We Can't Be Friends' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Week of March 23, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ "Drake Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- ^ "Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2024". Billboard. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2024". Billboard. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2024". Billboard. Retrieved December 16, 2024.