Clouds (NF song) explained

Clouds
Type:	single
Artist:	NF
Album:	Clouds (The Mixtape)
Released:	February 18, 2021
Genre:	Hip hop
Label:	NF Real Music
Prev Title:	Chasing_(Demo)
Prev Year:	2020
Next Title:	Lost
Next Year:	2021

"Clouds" (stylized in all caps) is a song by American rapper NF, released on February 18, 2021 along with a music video.^[1] It is the second single from his mixtape of the same name, and was written and produced by NF and Tommee Profitt. The song has peaked at number 53 on the Billboard Hot 100.^[2]

Background

NF teased the song on social media on February 17, 2021.^[3] He released it the next day and announced that it will be the title track of his then-upcoming mixtape.^[4]

Composition

The song finds NF pondering how he will release music in the future, over a violin instrumental,^[5] rapping: "Mixtapes aren't my thing but it's been awfully exhausting / Hanging onto songs this long is daunting".^[6]

Charts

Chart (2021)	Peak position
Global 200 (Billboard)^[7]	64
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)^[8]	6

Notes and References

1. Web site: Schmitt. Tyler. February 19, 2021. NF returns with blistering new single 'CLOUDS'. March 3, 2021. Variance Magazine. en-gb.
2. Web site: Cantor. Brian. March 1, 2021. NF's 'Clouds' Earns #53 On Billboard Hot 100 Chart, Ranking As Top New Entry. March 3, 2021. Headline Planet. en-US.
3. Web site: February 17, 2021. NF To Release Brand New Single, "Clouds". March 3, 2021. Music Mayhem Magazine. en-US.
4. Web site: February 17, 2021. NF To Release Brand New Single, "Clouds". March 3, 2021. Music Mayhem Magazine. en-US.
5. Web site: Zidel. Alex. February 18, 2021. NF Announces New Mixtape With "CLOUDS" Single. March 3, 2021. HotNewHipHop. en.
6. Web site: February 18, 2021. NF Returns With New Single "Clouds," Announces 10-Track Mixtape. March 3, 2021. Music Mayhem Magazine.
7. Web site: NF Chart History - Global 200. Billboard. March 6, 2021.
8. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. March 1, 2021. Recorded Music NZ. March 1, 2021.