Valentino (24kGoldn song)

"Valentino" (stylized in all caps) is a song by American rapper 24kGoldn, released on January 25, 2019. It is the lead single from his debut EP Dropped Outta College, and was produced by BlackMayo. The song, which is about 24kGoldn wanting money and valuable possessions over love, went viral on TikTok. Considered his breakout hit, it became his first song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at 92.[2] On January 3, 2020, a remix of the song featuring American rapper Lil Tjay was released.[3] And on June 11, 2020, another remix featuring production from Kazakh DJ Imanbek, was released.[4]

"Valentino"
Single by 24kGoldn
from the album Dropped Outta College
ReleasedJanuary 25, 2019
GenreTrap
Length3:00
Label
Songwriter(s)
[1]
Producer(s)BlackMayo
24kGoldn singles chronology
"Ballin' Like Shareef"
(2018)
"Valentino"
(2019)
"Time for That"
(2019)
Music video
"Valentino" on YouTube

Charts edit

Chart (2019) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[5] 38
US Billboard Hot 100[6] 92
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] 42
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[8] 31

Certifications edit

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[9] 3× Platinum 240,000
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[10] Gold 45,000
Poland (ZPAV)[11] Gold 25,000
Portugal (AFP)[12] Gold 5,000
United Kingdom (BPI)[13] Silver 200,000
United States (RIAA)[14] 2× Platinum 2,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References edit

  1. ^ "ASCAP Repertory entry for this song". ASCAP. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  2. ^ Seabrook III, Robby (December 13, 2019). "The Break Presents: 24KGoldn". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
  3. ^ "24KGOLDN Taps Lil Tjay For "Valentino (Remix)"". HotNewHipHop. January 3, 2020. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
  4. ^ "10 Cool New Pop Songs To Get You Through The Week: Chloe X Halle, Isaac Dunbar & More". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-11-06.
  5. ^ "24kGoldn Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  6. ^ "24kGoldn Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  7. ^ "24kGoldn Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
  8. ^ "24kGoldn Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  9. ^ "Canadian single certifications – 24kGoldn – Valentino". Music Canada. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  10. ^ "Danish single certifications – 24kGoldn – Valentino". IFPI Danmark. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  11. ^ "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved May 24, 2023. Click "TYTUŁ" and enter Valentino in the search box.
  12. ^ "Portuguese single certifications – 24kGoldn – Valentino" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
  13. ^ "British single certifications – 24kGoldn – Valentino". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
  14. ^ "American single certifications – 24kGoldn – Valentino". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 26, 2023.