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{{Short description|2017 single by Frank Ocean}}
{{Infobox song
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| artist = [[Frank Ocean]] featuring [[Jay-Z]] and [[Tyler, the Creator]]
| artist = [[Frank Ocean]] featuring [[Jay-Z]] and [[Tyler, the Creator]]
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| artist = [[Tyler, the Creator]]
| artist = [[Tyler, the Creator]]
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| type = single
| prev_title = [[Telephone Calls]]
| prev_title = Telephone Calls
| prev_year = 2016
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| name = Biking (Solo)
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| artist = [[Frank Ocean]]
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| released = {{Start date|2017|05|15}}
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| length = {{Duration|m=3|s=32}}
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| writer = {{hlist|Christopher Breaux|Adam Feeney|Jacob Ludwig Olofsson|Rami Dawood}}
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"'''Biking'''" is a song by American singer-songwriter [[Frank Ocean]], released as a [[Single (music)|single]] on the third episode of ''[[Blonded Radio]]''. It features guest vocals from American rappers [[Jay-Z]] and [[Tyler, the Creator]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.npr.org/sections/allsongs/2017/04/10/523284839/hear-frank-oceans-new-song-biking-featuring-jay-z-and-tyler-the-creator|title=Hear Frank Ocean's New Song 'Biking,' Featuring Jay-Z And Tyler, The Creator|date=April 10, 2017|access-date=April 11, 2017|publisher=NPR|author=Lars Gotrich}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2017/05/frank-ocean-drops-solo-version-of-biking.html|title=Frank Ocean Shares Solo Version of "Biking"|date=May 17, 2017|website=pastemagazine.com|access-date=November 16, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.factmag.com/2017/04/08/frank-ocean-new-song-biking-beats-1-jay-z-tyler-the-creator/|title=Frank Ocean previews new song 'Biking' featuring Jay Z and Tyler, the Creator|newspaper=Fact Magazine |date=April 8, 2017|access-date=November 16, 2019 |last1=Welsh |first1=April Clare }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bustle.com/p/where-can-you-listen-to-frank-oceans-biking-you-need-to-hear-his-collab-with-jay-z-tyler-the-creator-49931|title=Where Can You Listen To Frank Ocean's "Biking"? You Need To Hear His Collab With Jay Z & Tyler The Creator|website=Bustle|date=8 April 2017 |access-date=November 16, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thefader.com/2017/04/10/frank-ocean-biking-stream-jay-tyler-creator|title=Listen To Frank Ocean's "Biking" Featuring Jay Z And Tyler, The Creator|website=The FADER|access-date=November 16, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|magazine=Rolling Stone|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/hear-frank-oceans-biking-with-jay-z-tyler-the-creator-199191/|title=Hear Frank Ocean's 'Biking' With Jay Z, Tyler, the Creator|first1=Daniel|last1=Kreps|date=April 8, 2017|access-date=November 16, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://diymag.com/2017/04/10/frank-ocean-new-single-biking-jay-z-tyler-the-creator-listen|title=Frank Ocean shares 'Biking' featuring Jay Z and Tyler, The Creator|website=DIY|access-date=November 16, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jetmag.com/music/meaning-behind-frank-oceans-new-single-biking/|title=The Meaning Behind Frank Ocean's New Single "Biking" - JetMag.com|website=www.jetmag.com|access-date=November 16, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7752575/frank-ocean-song-biking-jay-z-tyler-the-creator-beats-1-apple-music-blonded-odd-future|title=Hear Frank Ocean's New Song 'Biking' Feat. Jay Z & Tyler, the Creator|magazine=Billboard|access-date=November 16, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/frank-ocean-feat-tyler-the-creator-jay-z-biking-video-new-video.40130.html|title=Frank Ocean Feat. Tyler, The Creator, Jay Z "Biking" Video|website=HotNewHipHop|date=10 April 2017 |access-date=November 16, 2019}}</ref> On 15 May 2017, a solo version of the track was released, following the sixth episode of ''Blonded Radio''.<ref name="iTunes"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thefader.com/2017/05/17/frank-ocean-biking-solo-version-stream|title=Stream The Solo Version Of Frank Ocean's "Biking"|website=The FADER|access-date=November 16, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://exclaim.ca/music/article/frank_ocean_strips_down_biking_for_new_extended_solo_version|title=Frank Ocean Strips Down "Biking" for New Extended Solo Version|website=exclaim.ca|access-date=November 16, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.spin.com/2017/05/frank-ocean-biking-solo/|title=Frank Ocean – "Biking (Solo)"|date=May 17, 2017|access-date=November 16, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/new-music/2017/05/frank-ocean-solo-version-biking/|title=Listen to Frank Ocean's Solo Version of 'Biking' - XXL|first=Emmanuel|last=C.M|website=XXL Mag|date=17 May 2017 |access-date=November 16, 2019}}</ref><ref name="auto"/> It was featured in Season 2 of the [[HBO]] television series ''[[Insecure (TV series)|Insecure]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thefader.com/2017/05/15/frank-oceans-iblonded-radio-episode-5|title=Here's Everything That Happened On Episode 6 Of Frank Ocean's blonded RADIO|website=The FADER|access-date=November 16, 2019}}</ref>
"'''Biking'''" is a song by American singer-songwriter [[Frank Ocean]], released as a [[Single (music)|single]] on the third episode of ''[[Blonded Radio]]''. It features guest vocals from American rappers [[Jay-Z]] and [[Tyler, the Creator]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.npr.org/sections/allsongs/2017/04/10/523284839/hear-frank-oceans-new-song-biking-featuring-jay-z-and-tyler-the-creator|title=Hear Frank Ocean's New Song 'Biking,' Featuring Jay-Z And Tyler, The Creator|date=April 10, 2017|accessdate=April 11, 2017|publisher=NPR|author=Lars Gotrich}}</ref> It was re-released as a solo version, after the sixth episode of ''Blonded Radio''. It was featured in Season 2 of the HBO television series Insecure.


==Background==
==Background==
"Biking" followed the release of two other Frank Ocean songs: "[[Slide (Calvin Harris song)|Slide]]" and "[[Chanel (Frank Ocean song)|Chanel]]". The song was produced by [[Frank Dukes]], [[Jarami]], and Caleb Laven.
"Biking" followed the release of two other Frank Ocean songs: "[[Slide (Calvin Harris song)|Slide]]" and "[[Chanel (Frank Ocean song)|Chanel]]". The song was produced by [[Frank Dukes]], [[Jarami]], and Caleb Laven.{{citation needed|date=August 2017}}


==Charts==
==Charts==
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! scope="row"| New Zealand Heatseekers ([[Recorded Music NZ|RMNZ]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nztop40.co.nz/chart/singles?chart=4356|title=NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart|publisher=[[Recorded Music NZ]]|date=April 24, 2017|accessdate=April 21, 2017}}</ref>
! scope="row"| New Zealand Heatseekers ([[Recorded Music NZ|RMNZ]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/singles/2017-04-21|title=NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart|publisher=[[Recorded Music NZ]]|date=April 24, 2017|access-date=April 21, 2017}}</ref>
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! scope="row"| US [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs#Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles|Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles]] (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'')<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f%5B0%5D=ts_chart_artistname%3AFrank+Ocean&f%5B1%5D=itm_field_chart_id%3A345&f%5B2%5D=ss_bb_type%3Achart_item&type=2&artist=Frank+Ocean|title=Frank Ocean – Chart Search (Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles)|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|accessdate=April 19, 2017}}</ref>
! scope="row"| US [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs#Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles|Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles]] (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f%5B0%5D=ts_chart_artistname%3AFrank+Ocean&f%5B1%5D=itm_field_chart_id%3A345&f%5B2%5D=ss_bb_type%3Achart_item&type=2&artist=Frank+Ocean|title=Frank Ocean – Chart Search (Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles)|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=April 19, 2017}}{{Dead link|date=May 2021 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
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== Certifications ==
{{Certification Table Top}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=United Kingdom|certyear=2023|relyear=2017|artist=Frank Ocean/Jay Z/Tyler|title=Biking|award=Silver|type=single|accessdate=25 August 2023|id=19218-6450-1}}
{{Certification Table Bottom|noshipments=true|streaming=true|nosales=true}}


==Release history==
==Release history==
'''Original release'''
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| 10 April 2017
| April 10, 2017
| [[Music download|Digital download]]
| [[Digital distribution|Digital download]]
| [[Blonded Radio|Blonded]]
| [[Blonded Radio|Blonded]]
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/biking-feat-jay-z-tyler-the-creator-single/id1225119790|title=Biking (feat. JAY Z & Tyler, the Creator) – Single by Frank Ocean on Apple Music|publisher=[[iTunes]]|accessdate=April 11, 2017}}</ref>
|<ref name="Biking">{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/biking-feat-jay-z-tyler-the-creator-single/id1225119790|title=Biking (feat. JAY Z & Tyler, the Creator) – Single by Frank Ocean on Apple Music|publisher=[[iTunes]]|access-date=April 11, 2017}}</ref>
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==Biking (Solo)==
{{more citations|date=May 2017}}
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{{Infobox song
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| name = Biking (Solo)
| cover =
| alt =
| type = single
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| artist = [[Frank Ocean]]
| album =
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| released = {{Start date|2017|05|15}}
| format = {{hlist|[[Music download|Digital download]]|[[streaming media|streaming]]}}
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| venue =
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| length = {{Duration|m=3|s=32}}
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| label = Blonded
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| writer = {{hlist|Christopher Breaux|Adam Feeney|Jacob Ludwig Olofsson|Rami Dawood}}
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| producer = {{hlist|Frank Dukes|Jarami}}
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| chronology = [[Frank Ocean]]
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| prev_title = Lens
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| prev_year = 2017
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| title = Biking (Solo)
| year = 2017
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| next_title = RAF
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On 15 May 2017, a solo version of "Biking" by Frank Ocean was released by [[Blonded Radio|Blonded]].<ref name="iTunes"/>

===Release history===
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|<ref name="iTunes">{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/biking-solo-single/id1236971340|title=Biking (Solo) – Single by Frank Ocean on Apple Music|publisher=[[iTunes]]|accessdate=May 16, 2017}}</ref>
|<ref name="iTunes">{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/biking-solo-single/id1236971340|title=Biking (Solo) – Single by Frank Ocean on Apple Music|publisher=[[iTunes]]|access-date=May 16, 2017}}</ref>
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Latest revision as of 22:35, 11 December 2024

"Biking"
Single by Frank Ocean featuring Jay-Z and Tyler, the Creator
ReleasedApril 10, 2017 (2017-04-10)
Genre
Length4:38
LabelBlonded
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Frank Ocean singles chronology
"Chanel"
(2017) 		"Biking"
(2017) 		"Lens"
(2017)
Jay-Z singles chronology
"Shining"
(2017) 		"Biking"
(2017) 		"4:44"
(2017)
Tyler, the Creator singles chronology
"Telephone Calls"
(2016) 		"Biking"
(2017) 		"Who Dat Boy"
(2017)
Alternate cover
Original Apple Music cover
Original Apple Music cover
"Biking (Solo)"
Single by Frank Ocean
ReleasedMay 15, 2017 (2017-05-15)
Length3:32
LabelBlonded
Songwriter(s)
  • Christopher Breaux
  • Adam Feeney
  • Jacob Ludwig Olofsson
  • Rami Dawood
Producer(s)
  • Frank Dukes
  • Jarami
Frank Ocean singles chronology
"Lens"
(2017) 		"Biking (Solo)"
(2017) 		"RAF"
(2017)

"Biking" is a song by American singer-songwriter Frank Ocean, released as a single on the third episode of Blonded Radio. It features guest vocals from American rappers Jay-Z and Tyler, the Creator.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10] On 15 May 2017, a solo version of the track was released, following the sixth episode of Blonded Radio.[11][12][13][14][15][2] It was featured in Season 2 of the HBO television series Insecure.[16]

Background

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"Biking" followed the release of two other Frank Ocean songs: "Slide" and "Chanel". The song was produced by Frank Dukes, Jarami, and Caleb Laven.[citation needed]

Charts

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Chart (2017) Peak
position
New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[17] 9
US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles (Billboard)[18] 7

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[19] Silver 200,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Country Date Format Label Ref.
Worldwide April 10, 2017 Digital download Blonded [20]
Country Date Format Label Ref.
Worldwide May 15, 2017 Digital download Blonded [11]

References

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  1. ^ Lars Gotrich (April 10, 2017). "Hear Frank Ocean's New Song 'Biking,' Featuring Jay-Z And Tyler, The Creator". NPR. Retrieved April 11, 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Frank Ocean Shares Solo Version of "Biking"". pastemagazine.com. May 17, 2017. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  3. ^ Welsh, April Clare (April 8, 2017). "Frank Ocean previews new song 'Biking' featuring Jay Z and Tyler, the Creator". Fact Magazine. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  4. ^ "Where Can You Listen To Frank Ocean's "Biking"? You Need To Hear His Collab With Jay Z & Tyler The Creator". Bustle. 8 April 2017. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  5. ^ "Listen To Frank Ocean's "Biking" Featuring Jay Z And Tyler, The Creator". The FADER. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  6. ^ Kreps, Daniel (April 8, 2017). "Hear Frank Ocean's 'Biking' With Jay Z, Tyler, the Creator". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  7. ^ "Frank Ocean shares 'Biking' featuring Jay Z and Tyler, The Creator". DIY. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  8. ^ "The Meaning Behind Frank Ocean's New Single "Biking" - JetMag.com". www.jetmag.com. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  9. ^ "Hear Frank Ocean's New Song 'Biking' Feat. Jay Z & Tyler, the Creator". Billboard. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  10. ^ "Frank Ocean Feat. Tyler, The Creator, Jay Z "Biking" Video". HotNewHipHop. 10 April 2017. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  11. ^ a b "Biking (Solo) – Single by Frank Ocean on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved May 16, 2017.
  12. ^ "Stream The Solo Version Of Frank Ocean's "Biking"". The FADER. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  13. ^ "Frank Ocean Strips Down "Biking" for New Extended Solo Version". exclaim.ca. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  14. ^ "Frank Ocean – "Biking (Solo)"". May 17, 2017. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  15. ^ C.M, Emmanuel (17 May 2017). "Listen to Frank Ocean's Solo Version of 'Biking' - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  16. ^ "Here's Everything That Happened On Episode 6 Of Frank Ocean's blonded RADIO". The FADER. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  17. ^ "NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 24, 2017. Retrieved April 21, 2017.
  18. ^ "Frank Ocean – Chart Search (Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles)". Billboard. Retrieved April 19, 2017.[permanent dead link‍]
  19. ^ "British single certifications – Frank Ocean/Jay Z/Tyler – Biking". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  20. ^ "Biking (feat. JAY Z & Tyler, the Creator) – Single by Frank Ocean on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved April 11, 2017.
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