Biking (song)

"Biking" is a song by American singer-songwriter Frank Ocean, released as a single on the third episode of Blonded Radio. It features guest vocals from American rappers Jay-Z and Tyler, the Creator.^{[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]} On 15 May 2017, a solo version of the track was released, following the sixth episode of Blonded Radio.^{[11][12][13][14][15][2]} It was featured in Season 2 of the HBO television series Insecure.^[16]

"Biking"
Single by Frank Ocean featuring Jay-Z and Tyler, the Creator
Released	April 10, 2017 (2017-04-10)
Genre	Alternative hip hop R&B
Length	4:38
Label	Blonded
Songwriter(s)	Christopher Breaux Shawn Carter Tyler Okonma Adam Feeney Jacob Ludwig Olofsson Rami Dawood
Producer(s)	Frank Dukes Jarami
Frank Ocean singles chronology
"Chanel" (2017) "Biking" (2017) "Lens" (2017)
Jay-Z singles chronology
"Shining" (2017) "Biking" (2017) "4:44" (2017)
Tyler, the Creator singles chronology
"Telephone Calls" (2016) "Biking" (2017) "Who Dat Boy" (2017)
Alternate cover
Original Apple Music cover

"Biking (Solo)"
Single by Frank Ocean
Released	May 15, 2017 (2017-05-15)
Length	3:32
Label	Blonded
Songwriter(s)	Christopher Breaux Adam Feeney Jacob Ludwig Olofsson Rami Dawood
Producer(s)	Frank Dukes Jarami
Frank Ocean singles chronology
"Lens" (2017) "Biking (Solo)" (2017) "RAF" (2017)

Background

"Biking" followed the release of two other Frank Ocean songs: "Slide" and "Chanel". The song was produced by Frank Dukes, Jarami, and Caleb Laven.^{[citation needed]}

Charts

Chart (2017)	Peak position
New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[17]	9
US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles (Billboard)[18]	7

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[19]	Silver	200,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Country	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
Worldwide	April 10, 2017	Digital download	Blonded	[20]

Country	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
Worldwide	May 15, 2017	Digital download	Blonded	[11]

References

1. Lars Gotrich (April 10, 2017). "Hear Frank Ocean's New Song 'Biking,' Featuring Jay-Z And Tyler, The Creator". NPR. Retrieved April 11, 2017.
2. "Frank Ocean Shares Solo Version of "Biking"". pastemagazine.com. May 17, 2017. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
3. "Frank Ocean previews new song 'Biking' featuring Jay Z and Tyler, the Creator". April 8, 2017. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
4. "Where Can You Listen To Frank Ocean's "Biking"? You Need To Hear His Collab With Jay Z & Tyler The Creator". Bustle. 8 April 2017. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
5. "Listen To Frank Ocean's "Biking" Featuring Jay Z And Tyler, The Creator". The FADER. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
6. Kreps, Daniel (April 8, 2017). "Hear Frank Ocean's 'Biking' With Jay Z, Tyler, the Creator". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
7. "Frank Ocean shares 'Biking' featuring Jay Z and Tyler, The Creator". DIY. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
8. "The Meaning Behind Frank Ocean's New Single "Biking" - JetMag.com". www.jetmag.com. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
9. "Hear Frank Ocean's New Song 'Biking' Feat. Jay Z & Tyler, the Creator". Billboard. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
10. "Frank Ocean Feat. Tyler, The Creator, Jay Z "Biking" Video". HotNewHipHop. 10 April 2017. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
11. "Biking (Solo) – Single by Frank Ocean on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved May 16, 2017.
12. "Stream The Solo Version Of Frank Ocean's "Biking"". The FADER. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
13. "Frank Ocean Strips Down "Biking" for New Extended Solo Version". exclaim.ca. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
14. "Frank Ocean – "Biking (Solo)"". May 17, 2017. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
15. C.M, Emmanuel (17 May 2017). "Listen to Frank Ocean's Solo Version of 'Biking' - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
16. "Here's Everything That Happened On Episode 6 Of Frank Ocean's blonded RADIO". The FADER. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
17. "NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 24, 2017. Retrieved April 21, 2017.
18. "Frank Ocean – Chart Search (Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles)". Billboard. Retrieved April 19, 2017.^{[permanent dead link]}
19. "British single certifications – Frank Ocean/Jay Z/Tyler – Biking". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
20. "Biking (feat. JAY Z & Tyler, the Creator) – Single by Frank Ocean on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved April 11, 2017.