Wicked (Future song)

"Wicked" is a song by American rapper Future. It was originally released on January 17, 2016, as a track from his sixteenth mixtape Purple Reign, before being released as the lead single on April 13. The song was also included on the streaming version of EVOL. The song samples "Kanet Rohi" written by Özcan Deniz, and performed by Rayan.^[3]

"Wicked"
Single by Future featuring DJ Esco
from the album Purple Reign and EVOL
Released	April 13, 2016
Recorded	2015
Genre	Hip hop trap[1]
Length	2:53
Label	A1 Freebandz Epic
Songwriter(s)	Nayvadius Wilburn Leland Wayne Joshua Luellen Özcan Deniz[2]
Producer(s)	Metro Boomin Southside
Future singles chronology
"Low Life" (2016) "Wicked" (2016) "I Got the Keys" (2016)
Music video
"Wicked" on YouTube

Release

On January 17, 2016, Future premiered his thirteenth mixtape Purple Reign, which included "Wicked" as the third track.^[4] On April 13, 2016, "Wicked" was released for digital download as a single on the iTunes Store, becoming the mixtape's first single.^[5] The song was included on the streaming version of Future's fourth studio album, EVOL, which was released on in February 2016.^[6]

Music video

The music video for "Wicked", directed by Grant Singer, premiered via Apple Music on June 3, 2016.^[7] It was uploaded to Future's Vevo channel on September 1, 2016.^[8]

Live performances

Future appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on April 14, 2016, performing "Wicked".^[9] On June 26, 2016, he performed the song at the BET Awards.^[10] The song was also included on the set list for Future and Drake's 2016 Summer Sixteen Tour.^[11]

Remixes and usage in the media

In April 2016, rappers Fabolous and Jadakiss released their collaborative remix of "Wicked".^[12] On June 12, 2016, the song was playing during the Orlando nightclub shooting.^[13]

Track listing

Digital download^[5]

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Wicked"	2:53

Commercial performance

"Wicked" debuted at number 73 on the Billboard Hot 100, and later peaked at number 41 on the chart.

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2016) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[14] [failed verification] 93 UK Singles (OCC)[15] [failed verification] 107 US Billboard Hot 100[16] 41 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[17] 13

Year-end charts Chart (2016) Position US Billboard Hot 100[18] 97 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[19] 35

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[20]	Platinum	80,000‡
United States (RIAA)[21]	Platinum	1,000,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
Various	January 17, 2016	Digital download	A1 Epic Freebandz	[5]
United States	April 18, 2016	Contemporary hit radio		[6]