Finesse (Pheelz song)
"Finesse" | ||||
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Single by Pheelz featuring Bnxn | ||||
Released | 3 March 2022 | |||
Recorded | 2022 | |||
Genre | Afro-fusion | |||
Length | 2:31 | |||
Label | Riidiimacool | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | Miichkel | |||
Pheelz singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Finesse" on YouTube |
"Finesse" is a song by Nigerian record producer Pheelz. It was uploaded on TikTok in February 2022 and commercially released on 3 March 2022, through Riidiimacool.[1] The song was produced by Miichkel and features vocals from Nigerian Afro-fusion singer Bnxn. During its debut week, the record gained popularity across TikTok in Europe and America, with the #FolakeChallenge hashtag.[2]
It was ranked at number one on TheCable's list of 10 TCL radio pick of the week,[3] and number two on Music in Africa's top Afrobeats songs of 2022.[4] On 2 March 2022, the song was premiered on BBC Radio 1Xtra by DJ Edu on the Destination Africa program.[5] It debuted at number 131 on the Billboard Global 200,[6] and at number 106 on the Billboard Global Excl. US chart.[7]
Background
[edit]In a conversation with Pulse Nigeria music author, Motolani Alake, Pheelz said, "I was hanging out in the studio with a newly signed producer, Miichkel (MikeGoCrazy) when he played the beat. So, I added the melody, lyrics, and layers to the chorus. The final sound was so good I had to share a snippet on TikTok and other social media platforms that same night." He added, "Buju (now. Bnxn) hit me up after seeing the video on TikTok, so I asked him for a verse and he came through!"[8]
Commercial performance
[edit]In its debut week, "Finesse" peaked at number ten on the US World Digital Song Sales chart, for the week of 19 March 2022.[9] On 5 March 2022, the record peaked at number one in ten countries, including Dominica, Benin Republic, Cameroon, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Uganda,[10] and charted on 36 other countries on Apple Music, including within the top 40 of the UK Apple Music chart.[11] It debuted at number 131 on the Billboard Global 200,[6] and at number 106 on the Billboard Global Excl. US chart.[7]
"Finesse" debuted on Nigeria's Spotify Top 50 chart at number one,[10] global Apple Music Top 100 at number forty,[10] and was the most Shazamed song in the world on 8 March 2022.[12] It debuted at number one on the TurnTable Top 50 chart,[13] UK Afrobeats Singles Chart,[14] and number fifty-two on the UK Singles Chart.[15] The record also debuted at number nine on the TurnTable Top 50 Airplay on 15 March,[16] and debuted on number forty-four on the TurnTable Top 50 Streaming Songs on 9 March 2022.[17]
Credits and personnel
[edit]Charts
[edit]Weekly charts
[edit]Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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France (SNEP)[18] | 85 |
Global 200 (Billboard)[6] | 131 |
Ireland (IRMA)[19] | 99 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[20] | 84 |
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[21] | 31 |
Nigeria (TurnTable Top 50)[13] | 1 |
South Africa (RISA)[22] | 31 |
Suriname (Nationale Top 40)[23] | 1 |
UK Singles (OCC)[15] | 52 |
UK Indie (OCC)[24] | 7 |
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[25] | 28 |
US Afrobeats Songs (Billboard)[26] | 6 |
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[27] | 15 |
US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[9] | 10 |
Year-end charts
[edit]Chart (2022) | Position |
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US Afrobeats Songs (Billboard)[28] | 8 |
Certifications
[edit]Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada)[29] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
Nigeria (TCSN)[30] | 2× Platinum | 200,000‡ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[31] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
[edit]Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Various | 3 March 2022 | Riidiimacool |
References
[edit]- ^ "Song of the Day: 'Finesse' by Pheelz featuring BNXN". Grungecake. 11 March 2022. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
- ^ Conteh, Mankaprr (18 March 2022). "Pheelz and Bnxn's 'Finesse' is Utterly Cool -- and Breaking Through Globally". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
- ^ "TCL radio picks: Asa debuts with Wizkid-assisted 'IGD' as 'Finesse' lands top spot". TheCable Lifestyle. 5 March 2022. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
- ^ "Top Afrobeats songs of 2022". Music In Africa. 18 March 2022. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
- ^ "BBC Radio 1Xtra - DJ Edu - Destination Africa, Davido in conversation". BBC. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Billboard Global 200". Billboard. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Billboard Global Excl. US". Billboard. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
- ^ Alake, Motolani (4 March 2022). "Pheelz and Buju release Wizkid-endorsed new single, 'Finesse'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "World Digital Song Sales". Billboard. 2 January 2013. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "'Finesse' By Pheelz Ft. BNXN Enters Apple Music Global & Spotify Charts | SEE DETAILS". NotjustOk. 5 March 2022. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
- ^ Alake, Motolani (4 March 2022). "Buju and Pheelz's new banger, 'Finesse' hits No. 1 in London, UK". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
- ^ Alake, Motolani (9 March 2022). "Buju and Pheelz's new chart-topper, 'Finesse' hits No. 1 on Shazam global charts". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "TurnTable Top 50: Pheelz & BNXN's "Finesse" Rises To No.1". The Native. 14 March 2022. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
- ^ "Official Afrobeats Chart Top 20". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Official Singles Chart Top 100". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
- ^ "Turntable Top 50 Airplay Chart". Turntable Charts. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
- ^ "Turntable Top 50 Streaming Songs". Turntable Charts. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
- ^ "Top Singles (Week 18, 2022)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
- ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
- ^ "Pheelz x Buju – Finesse" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 3 October 2022. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
- ^ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100 Week 14-2022". TOSAC. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
- ^ "Nationale Top 40 Suriname: Top 5 – 23 June 2022". Nationale Top 40 Suriname. 20 June 2022. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
- ^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ Cusson, Michael (29 March 2022). "Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- ^ "Rhythmic Airplay: Week of August 13, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- ^ "Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Pheelz – Finesse". Music Canada. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ "Nigeria certifications". TurnTable. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ "British single certifications – Pheelz & Bnxn – Finesse". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
- ^ "Finesse - Single by Pheelz & Buju". 3 March 2022. Retrieved 18 March 2022 – via Apple Music.