"Big for Your Boots" is a song by English rapper Stormzy. It was released as the lead single from his debut studio album, Gang Signs & Prayer, on 3 February 2017, by #Merky Records. The song was written by Stormzy and produced by Sir Spyro and Fraser T. Smith. It peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Stormzy's highest-charting single at the time of its release.
| "Big for Your Boots" | ||||
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| Single by Stormzy | ||||
| from the album Gang Signs & Prayer | ||||
| Released | 3 February 2017 | |||
| Genre | Grime[1] | |||
| Length | 3:59 | |||
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| "Big for Your Boots" on YouTube | ||||
Music video edit
The accompanying music video, directed by Daps, was released on YouTube on 3 February 2017.[2]
Chart performance edit
On 10 February 2017, the song entered the UK Singles Chart at number eight,[3] and later peaked at number six.[4]
Charts edit
Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United Kingdom (BPI)[11] | 2× Platinum | 1,200,000‡ |
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Release history edit
| Region | Date | Label | Format |
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| Worldwide | 3 February 2017 | #Merky | Digital download |
References edit
- ^ ""Big for Your Boots" by Stormzy Review". Pitchfork. 6 February 2017. Retrieved 10 March 2017.
- ^ STORMZY (@STORMZY1) - BIG FOR YOUR BOOTS - YouTube
- ^ Copsey, Rob (10 February 2017). "Ed Sheeran sets new record as he logs fifth week at Number 1 and 2". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
- ^ a b "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Stormzy". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
- ^ "NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 6 March 2017. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
- ^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
- ^ "End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 – 2017". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
- ^ "British single certifications – Stormzy – Big For Your Boots". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved September 6, 2022.