Clouds (NF song)

"Clouds" (stylized in all caps) is a song by American rapper NF, released on February 18, 2021 along with a music video.^[1] It is the second single from his mixtape of the same name, and was written and produced by NF and Tommee Profitt. The song has peaked at number 53 on the Billboard Hot 100.^[2]

"Clouds"
Single by NF
from the album Clouds (The Mixtape)
Released	February 18, 2021
Genre	Hip hop
Length	4:03 (album version) 3:49 (edit)
Label	NF Real Music
Songwriter(s)	Nate Feuerstein Tommee Profitt
Producer(s)	Profitt Feuerstein
NF singles chronology
"Chasing_(Demo)" (2020) "Clouds" (2021) "Lost" (2021)
Music video
"Clouds" on YouTube

Background

NF teased the song on social media on February 17, 2021.^[3] He released it the next day and announced that it will be the title track of his then-upcoming mixtape.^[4]

Composition

The song finds NF pondering how he will release music in the future, over a violin instrumental,^[5] rapping: "Mixtapes aren't my thing but it's been awfully exhausting / Hanging onto songs this long is daunting".^[5][6]

Charts

Chart (2021)	Peak position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7]	52
Global 200 (Billboard)[8]	64
Ireland (IRMA)[9]	58
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10]	6
UK Singles (OCC)[11]	56
US Billboard Hot 100[12]	53
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[13]	22

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[14]	Platinum	80,000‡
United States (RIAA)[15]	Platinum	1,000,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. Schmitt, Tyler (February 19, 2021). "NF returns with blistering new single 'CLOUDS'". Variance Magazine. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
2. Cantor, Brian (March 1, 2021). "NF's 'Clouds' Earns #53 On Billboard Hot 100 Chart, Ranking As Top New Entry". Headline Planet. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
3. "NF To Release Brand New Single, "Clouds"". Music Mayhem Magazine. February 17, 2021. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
4. "NF To Release Brand New Single, "Clouds"". Music Mayhem Magazine. February 17, 2021. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
5. Zidel, Alex (February 18, 2021). "NF Announces New Mixtape With "CLOUDS" Single". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
6. "NF Returns With New Single "Clouds," Announces 10-Track Mixtape". Music Mayhem Magazine. February 18, 2021. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
7. "NF Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
8. "NF Chart History - Global 200". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
9. "Irish-charts.com – Discography NF". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
10. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. March 1, 2021. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
11. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
12. "NF Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
13. "NF Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
14. "Canadian single certifications – NF – Clouds". Music Canada. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
15. "American single certifications – NF – Clouds". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 31, 2023.