| Epidemic | |
| Cover: | Polo G - Epidemic.png |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Polo G |
| Album: | Hall of Fame |
| Released: | September 25, 2020 |
| Length: | 2:58 |
| Label: | Columbia |
| Producer: |
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| Chronology: | Polo G |
| Prev Title: | Bookbag 2.0 |
| Prev Year: | 2020 |
| Next Title: | Bop It |
| Next Year: | 2020 |
"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]
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".[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"). The song is sung over a piano-based beat.[7]
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, hanging in the studio[9] and playing basketball.
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Global 200 (Billboard)[10] | 56 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[11] | 8 |
| Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[12] | 3 |