Caroline (Aminé song)

"Caroline" is the debut single by American hip hop recording artist Aminé. It was released on March 9, 2016, and was produced by Aminé himself and Pasqué.[1] It serves as the lead single from his debut studio album Good for You.

"Caroline"
Single by Aminé
from the album Good for You
ReleasedMarch 9, 2016
Recorded2016
Genre
Length3:29
LabelRepublic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Music video
"Caroline" on YouTube

Background

In an interview with Genius, Aminé said that:

The first time I heard the name "Caroline" was in OutKast's "Roses", so that was definitely an influence on me in general. But I wrote this song with the intentions of hopefully making a modern day "Billie Jean". Caroline represents the handful of women I’ve met in my life that I would put genuine effort in.[2]

Music video

The song's accompanying music video premiered on June 1, 2016, on Aminé's Vevo account on YouTube. As of December 2020, it has amassed over 300 million views.[3]

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[14] Platinum 80,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[15] Gold 15,000‡
Portugal (AFP)[16] Gold 5,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[17] Silver 200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[18] 6× Platinum 6,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Caroline. YouTube.
  2. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Aminé "Caroline" Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified. YouTube.
  3. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Aminé - Caroline (Official Video). YouTube.
  4. "Aminé Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
  5. "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. December 5, 2016. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
  6. "Aminé Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
  7. "Aminé Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  8. "Aminé Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
  9. "Aminé Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
  10. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
  11. "Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
  12. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
  13. "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
  14. "Canadian single certifications – Aminé – Caroline". Music Canada.
  15. "New Zealand single certifications – Aminé – Caroline". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved December 16, 2016.
  16. "Portuguese single certifications – Aminé – Caroline" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
  17. "British single certifications – Aminé – Caroline". British Phonographic Industry.
  18. "American single certifications – Aminé – Caroline". Recording Industry Association of America.
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