"Mr. Clean" is the debut single by American rapper Yung Gravy, released on September 8, 2016 from his debut EP of the same name. It also appears on his EP Snow Cougar (2018). Produced by White Shinobi, the song samples "Mr. Sandman" by The Chordettes. The song gained traction on SoundCloud and further attention following the release of its music video in 2017, becoming Gravy's breakout hit.
| "Mr. Clean" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Yung Gravy | ||||
| from the EP Mr. Clean and Snow Cougar | ||||
| Released | September 8, 2016 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 3:30 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | White Shinobi | |||
| Yung Gravy singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Mr. Clean" on YouTube | ||||
Composition edit
Typical of Yung Gravy's music style, the production infuses a trap beat[1] with a sample of "Mr. Sandman".[1][2]
Music video edit
The music video was filmed in Madison, Wisconsin. It sees Yung Gravy wearing a fluffy white bathrobe, washing a car with bikini-clad women and riding a Sea-Doo in Lake Mendota.[3]
Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[4] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References edit
- ^ a b Pollifrone, Julian (November 14, 2017). "5 Reasons Yung Gravy Is Essential Listening". Odyssey. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ Zellner, Xander (July 18, 2022). "Hot 100 First-Timers: Yung Gravy Rickrolls In With 'Betty (Get Money)'". Billboard. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ Burns, Kenneth. "Undergraduate Rap Star". OnWisconsin. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ "American single certifications – Yung Gravy – Mr. Clean". Recording Industry Association of America.