Sky (Playboi Carti song)

"Sky" is a song by American rapper Playboi Carti. It was released as the nineteenth track from Carti's second studio album, Whole Lotta Red, on December 25, 2020. The track peaked at number four on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. It is well known for its viral “Wake up/ It’s the first of the month” line, which is part of a monthly TikTok trend on the first of each month.[1]

"Sky"
Song by Playboi Carti
from the album Whole Lotta Red
ReleasedDecember 25, 2020
Length3:13
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Art Dealer
Music video
"Sky" on YouTube

Composition and lyrics

“Sky” is an ode to getting high and what life feels like under the influence of weed, lean, and other drugs. The chorus suggests Carti indulges in various substances to reach a state of numbness. He also addresses his feelings towards his girl, and how he has fallen out of love for her over time.[2]

Credits and personnel
  • Playboi Carti – vocals, songwriting
  • Art Dealer – production, songwriting
  • Roark Bailey – mixing
  • Fritz Owens – mixing assistance
  • Colin Leonard – mastering

Music video

The official music video would release on April 2, 2021, and was directed by Nick Walker.[3] It finds Carti and a whole crew of young punks embracing some senseless mayhem as they ransack a grocery store. As Carti spits the woozy track, he and his cohort empty the shelves and cash registers, knock over displays, and ride carts down the aisles as the camera cuts between footage shaded a bright green and faux-security cam footage.[4] it also features a cameo from Destroy Lonely. As of October 2023, the video has gained over 73 million views and 1.4 million likes.[5]

Charts
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6] 78
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[7] 4
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] 34

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Poland (ZPAV)[9] Platinum 50,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[10] Silver 200,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. Playboi Carti’s ‘Sky’ Reigns on TikTok Billboard Top 50 Chart, retrieved October 13, 2023
  2. Playboi Carti Sky, retrieved December 30, 2022
  3. Blisten, Joh (April 2, 2021). "Playboi Runs Riot In A Groceries Store In New Sky Music Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  4. Blisten, Joh (April 2, 2021). "Playboi Runs Riot In A Groceries Store In New Sky Music Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  5. Playboi Carti Sky Music Video, retrieved December 30, 2022
  6. "Playboi Carti Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
  7. "Playboi Carti Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
  8. "Playboi Carti Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
  9. "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved September 20, 2023. Click "TYTUŁ" and enter Sky in the search box.
  10. "British single certifications – Playboi Carti – Sky". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
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