"Wockesha" is a song by American rapper Moneybagg Yo. It was sent to rhythmic contemporary radio on August 10, 2021, as the third single from his fourth studio album, A Gangsta's Pain. He wrote the song alongside Mark and Bunny DeBarge, and producers Real Red, YC, and Javar Rockamore. An official remix of the song, featuring Lil Wayne and Ashanti, was released on September 22, 2021.[1]
| "Wockesha" | ||||
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| Single by Moneybagg Yo | ||||
| from the album A Gangsta's Pain | ||||
| Released | August 10, 2021 | |||
| Length | 3:01 | |||
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Background and composition
editThe track samples the 1983 song "Stay with Me" by DeBarge, as well as Lil Wayne's 2009 interview with Tim Westwood. The song is an ode to lean; Moneybagg Yo describes his addiction to it ("One minute I'm done with you, the next one I be runnin' back / Go your way, I go my way but somehow we be still attached").[2]
Music video
editThe official music video for the track premiered on June 30, 2021. It features a cameo from Lil Wayne, who appears in the beginning of the video, mixing a cup of lean while voicing his sampled speech. In the visual, Moneybagg Yo has a relationship with a styrofoam cup that periodically transforms into a woman.[3][4] Moneybagg Yo uses the music video to explain the story plot of his love and addiction to the mother of his children, Alexisua Richardson, who is nicknamed "Wockesha" and is professionally known as "The Real Poison Ivy". Moneybagg Yo explained the personification of how he keeps coming back to “Her” and it feels like a lean addiction.[5]
Critical reception
editJosh Svetz of HipHopDX called the track "somber" and "heart-wrenching".[6]
Charts
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Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| New Zealand (RMNZ)[15] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[16] | 3× Platinum | 3,000,000‡ |
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Release history
edit| Country | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | April 23, 2021 |
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| United States | August 10, 2021 | Rhythmic contemporary radio | [18] |
References
edit- ^ Callas, Brad (September 22, 2021). "Moneybagg Yo Drops "Wockesha" Remix f/ Lil Wayne and Ashanti". Archived from the original on September 23, 2021. Retrieved September 26, 2021.
- ^ "Moneybagg Yo Opens Up "Wockesha" With Lil Wayne's Infamous Cup Speech". HotNewHipHop. April 25, 2021. Archived from the original on May 21, 2021. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ S., Madusa (June 30, 2021). "Lil Wayne To Star In Moneybagg Yo's "Wockesha" Music Video". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on June 30, 2021. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
- ^ Rose, Jordan (June 30, 2021). "Lil Wayne Makes Cameo in Moneybagg Yo's "Wockesha" Video". Complex. Archived from the original on September 26, 2021. Retrieved September 26, 2021.
- ^ Moneybagg Yo – Wockesha, retrieved December 27, 2023
- ^ "Moneybagg Yo Keeps Up His Consistency On Billboard Number One Album A Gangsta's Pain". HipHopDX. May 18, 2021. Archived from the original on May 19, 2021. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ "Moneybagg Yo Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. May 24, 2021. Archived from the original on May 21, 2021. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
- ^ "Moneybagg Yo Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
- ^ "Moneybagg Yo Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
- ^ "Moneybagg Yo Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
- ^ "Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 3, 2021. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 2, 2021. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
- ^ "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 2, 2021. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
- ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Moneybagg Yo – Wockesha". Radioscope. Retrieved December 25, 2024. Type Wockesha in the "Search:" field.
- ^ "American single certifications – Moneybagg Yo – Wockesha". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- ^ "A Gangsta's Pain by Moneybagg Yo on Apple Music". Archived from the original on August 8, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2021 – via Apple Music.
- ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on August 5, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2021.