Caroline (Aminé song) explained

Caroline
Cover:	Caroline - Aminé.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Aminé
Album:	Good for You
Released:	March 9, 2016
Recorded:	2016
Genre:	Hip hop alternative hip hop
Length:	3:29
Label:	Republic
Producer:	Aminé Pasqué
Next Title:	Baba
Next Year:	2016

"Caroline" is the debut single by American rapper Aminé. Written and produced alongside Pasqué, it was released on March 9, 2016 as the lead single from his debut studio album Good for You (2017).^[1]

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 March 2024, it has amassed over 369 million views.^[3]

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (2016)	Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[5]	60
Chart (2017)	Position
US Billboard Hot 100^[6]	60
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[7]	37
US Rhythmic (Billboard)^[8]	28

Notes and 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. Web site: NZ Top 40 Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. December 5, 2016. December 2, 2016.
5. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2016. Billboard. August 25, 2019.
6. Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2017. Billboard. August 25, 2019.
7. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2017. Billboard. August 25, 2019.
8. Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2017. Billboard. August 25, 2019.