Antidote (Travis Scott song)

"Antidote" is a song by American rapper Travis Scott. It was released on July 28, 2015, as the second single from his debut studio album, Rodeo (2015). Produced by WondaGurl and Eestbound, the song peaked at number 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. "Antidote" has since been certified septuple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

"Antidote"
Single by Travis Scott
from the album Rodeo
Released	July 28, 2015
Recorded	June 18, 2015
Genre	Hip hop trap
Length	4:22
Label	Grand Hustle Epic
Songwriter(s)	Jacques Webster Ebony Oshunrinde Thomas Brenneck David Guy Leon Michels Nicholas Movshon Homer Steinweiss Bryan Van Mierlo
Producer(s)	WondaGurl Eestbound
Travis Scott singles chronology
"3500" (2015) "Antidote" (2015) "Whole Lotta Lovin'" (2016)

Background

The song was first heard when Travis Scott performed it live at JMBLYA.^[1] It was later released on June 21, 2015. "Antidote" was not initially intended to appear on Rodeo, as confirmed on Scott's SoundCloud on June 23, 2015: "This is for the real fans; the real ragers! This is some vibes for the summer. This isn’t on Rodeo… it’s coming soon." However, due to the song's popularity, Scott included the track on his debut album. On July 29, 2015, "Antidote" was released via digital distribution as the album's second single. The song samples "All I Need" by Lee Fields and The Expressions.

Music video

On September 3, 2015, a teaser for the "Antidote" music video was uploaded on Scott's Vevo channel.^[2] The video premiered on September 18, 2015.^[3] The music video features Dominican models Yaris Sanchez and Ayisha Diaz and rapper Rich Hil (with green hair).

Live performances

On September 23, 2015, Travis Scott performed "Antidote", live on national television, on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.^[4][5] On November 17, 2015, in between dates on The Weeknd's "Madness Fall Tour," Travis Scott appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers, where he performed a medley of "Antidote" and "Pray 4 Love".^[6][7]

Charts

Weekly charts Weekly chart performance for "Antidote" Chart (2015–2016) Peak position Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[8] 75 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9] 38 France (SNEP)[10] 120 US Billboard Hot 100[11] 16 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] 7 US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[13] 25 US Rhythmic (Billboard)[14] 1

Year-end charts 2016 year-end chart performance for "Antidote" Chart (2016) Position US Billboard Hot 100[15] 75 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[16] 27 US Rhythmic (Billboard)[17] 16

Certifications

Sales and certifications for "Antidote"

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[18]	Gold	35,000‡
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[19]	2× Platinum	120,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[20]	2× Platinum	160,000‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[21]	Gold	45,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[22]	Platinum	30,000‡
Poland (ZPAV)[23]	Gold	25,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[24]	Gold	400,000‡
United States (RIAA)[25]	7× Platinum	7,000,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Radio and release history

Release dates for "Antidote"

Region	Date	Format	Label
New Zealand	July 28, 2015[26]	Digital download	Grand Hustle Epic
United States	August 2015[citation needed]	Urban contemporary