"Boa" is a song by American rapper Megan Thee Stallion from her upcoming third studio album. It was released independently through Hot Girl Productions on May 10, 2024, as the third single from the album. The song samples "What You Waiting For?" by Gwen Stefani, for which both Stefani and songwriter Linda Perry receive a writing credit.[1]
| "Boa" | ||||
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| Single by Megan Thee Stallion | ||||
| Released | May 10, 2024 | |||
| Length | 2:34 | |||
| Label | Hot Girl | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | LilJuMadeDaBeat | |||
| Megan Thee Stallion singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Boa" on YouTube | ||||
Background and composition edit
On October 19, 2023, 1501 Certified Entertainment announced that they had reached a settlement with Megan Thee Stallion in her favor, ending a three-plus-year legal battle between the two.[2] After her departure from the label, she founded her own independent label Hot Girl Productions and announced her upcoming third studio album.[3] Megan Thee Stallion released the singles "Cobra" and "Hiss" from the album, the latter of which debuted atop the US Billboard Hot 100.[4][5] On May 7, 2024, she announced the album's third single, titled "Boa", would be released three days later and shared its cover art.[6]
Charts edit
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Global 200 (Billboard)[7] | 172 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] | 14 |
| UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[9] | 93 |
| UK Singles Sales (OCC)[10] | 97 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[11] | 39 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] | 13 |
Release history edit
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | May 10, 2024 | Hot Girl Productions |
References edit
- ^ "Single: Boa – Megan Thee Stallion". Spotify (US). Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ Bloom, Madison (October 19, 2023). "Megan Thee Stallion Settles Legal Dispute With Former Label 1501 Certified Entertainment". Pitchfork. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- ^ Renshaw, David (October 23, 2023). "Megan Thee Stallion says she's an independent artist, is funding her own album". The Fader. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ Kaplan, Ilana (October 28, 2023). "Megan Thee Stallion Announces First Single After Settling Lawsuit and Going Independent with 'Cobra'". People. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- ^ Trust, Gary (February 5, 2024). "Megan Thee Stallion's 'Hiss' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
- ^ Paul, Larisha (May 7, 2024). "Megan Thee Stallion Will Keep Hip-Hop Python Era Going With New Single 'Boa'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ "Megan Thee Stallion Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. May 20, 2024. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ "Megan Thee Stallion Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ "Megan Thee Stallion Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2024.