Epidemic (song)

"Epidemic" is a song by American rapper Polo G. It was released as the lead single from his third studio album, Hall of Fame (2021), on September 25, 2020.[1] It was produced by Tahj Money, D Mac, LondnBlu and Karltin Bankz.[2]

This article is about Polo G song. For the Slayer song, see Reign in Blood.
"Epidemic"
Single by Polo G
from the album Hall of Fame
ReleasedSeptember 25, 2020
Length2:58
LabelColumbia
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Tahj Money
  • D Mac
  • LondnBlue
  • Karltin Bankz
Polo G singles chronology
"Bookbag 2.0"
(2020)		 "Epidemic"
(2020)		 "Bop It"
(2020)
Music video
"Epidemic" on YouTube

Composition and lyrics

In the song, Polo G sing-raps about losing people close to him, especially those who died by gun violence, which is described as an "epidemic",[3] stating: "I'm so sick of farewells and RIP's / In the trenches yellin', "Gang gang", mob ties what I bleed / Don't claim to be an opp, 'cause niggas die from that disease / He gon' let that 9 blow with ease".[2][4][5][6] Later, he vows to be careful for the sake of his family ("Promise to my son that the streets won't get no more of me / Remember every line from that obituary poetry").[3] The song is sung over a piano-based beat.[7]

Music video

The music video was released alongside the single. Directed by Ryan Lynch and shot in Miami, it shows the "lavish lifestyle" of Polo G.[8] The rapper spends time with his friends; he rides in yachts and motorcycles,[8] hanging in the studio[9] and playing basketball.[3]

Charts
Chart (2020) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10] 41
Global 200 (Billboard)[11] 56
Ireland (IRMA)[12] 46
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[13] 8
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[14] 3
UK Singles (OCC)[15] 54
US Billboard Hot 100[16] 47
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[17] 17

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[18] Silver 200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[19] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. Yoo, Noah (September 25, 2020). "Watch Polo G's Video for New Song "Epidemic"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
  2. Johnson, Patrick (September 25, 2020). "Polo G Returns With New "Epidemic" Visual". HYPEBEAST. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
  3. Schatz, Lake (2020-09-25). "Polo G reveals new single "Epidemic": Stream". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
  4. "Polo G reveals new single "Epidemic": Stream". Consequence. 2020-09-25. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
  5. "Polo G – "Epidemic"". Stereogum. 2020-09-25. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
  6. Cho, Regina (2020-09-25). "Polo G drops new video for "Epidemic"". REVOLT. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
  7. Breihan, Tom (2020-09-25). "Polo G – "Epidemic"". Stereogum. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
  8. McMurtrie, Layla (October 1, 2020). "Polo G's new single and video for "Epidemic," prove his title of "The GOAT," is ever standing". The Eastern Echo. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
  9. "Polo G Shares New Video for "Epidemic"". Complex. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
  10. "Polo G Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  11. "Polo g Chart History - Global 200". Billboard. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
  12. "Irish-charts.com – Discography Polo G". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
  13. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  14. "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 40, 2020" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  15. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  16. "Polo G Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  17. "Polo G Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  18. "British single certifications – Polo G – Epidemic". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  19. "American single certifications – Polo G – Epidemic". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
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