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"Act II: Date @ 8"
Single by 4Batz
from the album U Made Me a St4r
ReleasedDecember 15, 2023
GenreR&B[1]
Length1:53
LabelGamma
Songwriter(s)Neko Bennett
Producer(s)Sanni Ireoluwakitan
4Batz singles chronology
"Act I: Stickerz '99'"
(2023) 		"Act II: Date @ 8"
(2023) 		"Act III: On God? (She Like)"
(2024)
Drake singles chronology
"You Broke My Heart"
(2023) 		"Act II: Date @ 8" (remix)
(2024) 		"Push Ups"
(2024)
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

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

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Act II: Date @ 8"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
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

2024 year-end chart performance for "Act II: Date @ 8"
Chart (2024) Position
US Billboard Hot 100[33] 80
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[34] 23
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[35] 26

References

  1. ^ a b Espinoza, Joshua (March 8, 2024). "Drake Hops on 4batz's "Act II: Date @ 8" Remix". Complex. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  2. ^ Leight, Elias (January 25, 2024). "4Batz, Singer Behind Viral Track "act ii: date @ 8," Sparks Major Label Bidding War". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  3. ^ Conteh, Mankaprr (March 8, 2024). "4batz Has a Hit. Should We Care How He Got It?". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Berry, Peter (January 19, 2024). "What You Need to Know About 4batz, 2024's First Breakout Act". Complex. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  6. ^ Pierre, Alphonse (March 11, 2024). "4batz / Drake: "act ii: date @ 8 (remix)"". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ Cummings-Grady, Mackenzie (March 5, 2024). "Drake Gives 4batz a Cosign With Upcoming Remix of 'Act II Date @ 8'". XXL. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  9. ^ Trapp, Malcolm (March 5, 2024). "Drake Teases A Remix Of 4batz's Viral Track "Act II: Date @ 8"". Rap-Up. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  10. ^ Mendez, Marisa (March 5, 2024). "4Batz Celeb Fan Club Adds Another Member with Robin Thicke 'Act II' Cover". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  11. ^ Alexandria, Lavender (March 6, 2024). "Robin Thicke Cosigns 4batz With A Cover Of "Act ii: date @ 8"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ "ARIA Top 40 Hip Hop/R&B Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. March 25, 2024. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  14. ^ "ARIA Top 20 New Music Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. March 25, 2024. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  15. ^ "4Batz – Act II: Date@8" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  16. ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of March 23, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  17. ^ "Track Top-40 Uge 11, 2024". Hitlisten. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  18. ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of March 23, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  19. ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  20. ^ "Luxembourg Songs: Week of March 23, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  21. ^ "4Batz – Act II: Date@8" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  22. ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. March 18, 2024. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  23. ^ "4Batz – Act II: Date@8". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  24. ^ "South Africa Songs: Week of March 23, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  25. ^ "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 11". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  26. ^ "4Batz – Act II: Date@8". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  27. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  28. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  29. ^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  30. ^ 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.
  31. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Week of March 23, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  32. ^ "Drake Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
  33. ^ "Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2024". Billboard. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  34. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2024". Billboard. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
  35. ^ "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2024". Billboard. Retrieved December 16, 2024.


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