Zeze (song)

"Zeze" (stylized in all caps) is a song by American rapper Kodak Black featuring American rappers Travis Scott and Offset. It was released by Atlantic Records on October 12, 2018.^[1] Produced by D. A. Doman,^[2] the song debuted at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 (behind "Girls Like You" by Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B) and at number one in Canada.

"Zeze"
Single by Kodak Black featuring Travis Scott and Offset
from the album Dying to Live
Released	October 12, 2018 (2018-10-12)
Recorded	2018
Genre	Trap hyphy
Length	3:48
Label	Atlantic
Songwriter(s)	Bill Kapri Jacques Webster II Kiari Cephus David Doman Christina Gandy-Rodgers Justin Thomas Marcus Prince
Producer(s)	D. A. Doman
Kodak Black singles chronology
"If I'm Lyin, I'm Flyin" (2018) "Zeze" (2018) "Take One" (2018)
Travis Scott singles chronology
"Neighbor" (2018) "Zeze" (2018) "Yosemite" (2018)
Offset singles chronology
"Who Want the Smoke?" (2018) "Zeze" (2018) "Hurts Like Hell" (2019)
Music video
"ZEZE (feat. Travis Scott and Offset)" on YouTube

Background

On August 18, 2018, Kodak Black was released from prison after having been arrested on multiple charges in January 2018.^[3] Only three weeks later, he was spotted in a recording studio with rapper Travis Scott.^[4] Footage of the artists in the studio dancing to the instrumental of "Zeze" became a viral meme prior to the song's release.^[5]

Remix

On October 24, 2018, American rappers Tyga and Swae Lee released an unofficial remix called "Shine". On November 5, 2018, South Korean rappers Xbf, Freaky, and Woozieboo released a remix track.

American rapper Joyner Lucas also remixed the song and it was released on November 22, 2018, as a diss track aimed at Tory Lanez.^[6]

Music video

An official music video directed by Travis Scott was released on November 23, 2018. The video is a comedic take on the behind-the-scenes of a music video shoot, with Black, Scott, and Offset rapping in front of green screened ocean and volcano backgrounds.^[7][8]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2018–19)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[9]	14
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[10]	31
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[11]	2
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[12]	15
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[13]	1
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[14]	38
Denmark (Tracklisten)[15]	16
Estonia (IFPI)[16]	16
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[17]	9
France (SNEP)[18]	77
Greece International Digital Singles (IFPI)[19]	3
Germany (GfK)[20]	37
Hungary (Stream Top 40)[21]	19
Ireland (IRMA)[22]	11
Italy (FIMI)[23]	92
Lithuania (AGATA)[24]	10
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[25]	22
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[26]	7
Norway (VG-lista)[27]	10
Portugal (AFP)[28]	26
Scotland (OCC)[29]	77
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[30]	24
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[31]	7
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[32]	13
UK Singles (OCC)[33]	7
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[34]	2
US Billboard Hot 100[35]	2
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[36]	1
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[37]	38
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[38]	1

Year-end charts

Chart (2018)	Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[39]	80
Chart (2019)	Position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[40]	48
Portugal (AFP)[41]	199
US Billboard Hot 100[42]	31
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[43]	14
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[44]	11
US Rolling Stone Top 100[45]	57

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[46]	2× Platinum	140,000‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[47]	Platinum	90,000‡
France (SNEP)[48]	Platinum	200,000‡
Germany (BVMI)[49]	Gold	200,000‡
Italy (FIMI)[50]	Gold	25,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[51]	3× Platinum	90,000‡
Poland (ZPAV)[52]	Platinum	50,000‡
Portugal (AFP)[53]	Gold	5,000‡
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[54]	Gold	30,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[55]	Platinum	600,000‡
United States (RIAA)[56]	6× Platinum	6,000,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
Various	October 12, 2018	Streaming digital download	Atlantic WEA International	[1]
United States	October 16, 2018	Rhythmic and Urban contemporary radio	Atlantic	[57]