People (Libianca song) explained

People
Artist:Libianca
Type:single
Cover:People by Libianca.png
Released:December 5, 2022
Genre:Afrobeats
Length:3:04
Label:
Producer:
  • Mage the Producer
Prev Title:Special Lovin
Prev Year:2021
Next Title:Jah
Next Year:2023

"People" is a song by Cameroonian-American singer Libianca, released on December 5, 2022. The lyrics of the song are inspired by Libianca's personal experience with depression.[1] The song has had particular success in the UK, Ireland, and New Zealand, where it reached number two, and in the Netherlands and Suriname, where it topped the chart. It has also peaked within the top five in Denmark, Lebanon, South Africa and India.

A large number of remixes of the song were released featuring different artists. Some of them were released under the title "People (Check On Me)".

Description

The song deals with topics such as drinking alcohol, interpersonal relationships, emotional wellbeing, and group dynamics. It includes Cameroonian slang and reflects some of the culture.

Music video

The sparse music video, directed by NYC artist Ceojay, depicts a depressed Libianca alone in her apartment, forcing herself to get out of bed. She prepares pizza and snacks for expected guests, only for all of them to text that they cannot make it.

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2022–2023)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[2] 39
Croatia (HRT)[3] 17
Denmark (Tracklisten)[4] 4
France (SNEP)[5] 19
Global 200 (Billboard)[6] 20
Greece International (IFPI)[7] 30
India International Singles (IMI)[8] 3
Indonesia (Billboard)[9] 24
Lebanon (Lebanese Top 20)[10] 2
Malaysia (Billboard)[11] 20
Malaysia International (RIM)[12] 10
MENA (IFPI)[13] 6
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[14] 2
Nigeria Top 100 Songs (TurnTable)[15] 12
Nigeria Top Afro-R&B Songs (TurnTable)[16] 1
Norway (VG-lista)[17] 16
Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)[18] 7
Singapore (RIAS)[19] 20
South Africa (Billboard)[20] 3
Suriname (Nationale Top 40)[21] 1
UAE (IFPI)[22] 19
UK Afrobeats Songs (OCC)[23] <--[24] -->1
US Billboard Hot 100[25] 80
US Afrobeats Songs (Billboard)[26] 2
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[27] 25
US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[28] 2
Vietnam (Vietnam Hot 100)[29] 23

Year-end charts

Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Position
Australia (ARIA)[30] 60
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[31] 15
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[32] 21
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[33] 76
Denmark (Tracklisten)[34] 20
Global 200 (Billboard)[35] 51
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[36] 7
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[37] 1
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[38] 3
Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)[39] 92
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[40] 41
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[41] 14
UK Singles (OCC)[42] 10
US Afrobeats Songs (Billboard)[43] 2

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Libianca – the 22-year-old Cameroonian who won over America. Kolaking. March 5, 2023. March 6, 2023.
  2. Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of May 20, 2023. Billboard. May 16, 2023.
  3. Web site: ARC 100 - date: 21. August 2023.. HRT. 28 August 2023. en.
  4. Web site: Track Top-40 Uge 12, 2023. Hitlisten. March 29, 2023.
  5. Web site: Top Singles (Week 26, 2023). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. French. July 3, 2023.
  6. Billboard Global 200: Week of May 27, 2023. Billboard. May 23, 2023.
  7. Web site: Official IFPI Charts – Digital Singles Chart (International) Week: 14/2023. IFPI Greece. https://web.archive.org/web/20230420054529/https://www.ifpi.gr/digital_iel.html. April 20, 2023. dead. May 13, 2023.
  8. Web site: IMI International Top 20 Singles for week ending 6th March 2023 Week 9 of 52. IMIcharts.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20230307111558/https://imicharts.com/. March 7, 2023. live. March 8, 2023.
  9. Indonesia Songs: Week of May 13, 2023. Billboard. May 9, 2023.
  10. Web site: The Official Lebanese Top 20 - Libianca. The Official Lebanese Top 20. 17 May 2023.
  11. Malaysia Songs: Week of May 13, 2023. Billboard. May 9, 2023.
  12. Web site: TOP 20 Most Streamed International Singles In Malaysia Week 18 (28/04/2023-04/05/2023). RIM. May 13, 2023. May 14, 2023. Facebook.
  13. Web site: This Week's Official MENA Chart Top 20: from 12/05/2023 to 18/05/2023. International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. theofficialmenachart.com. https://archive.today/20230523153635/https://www.theofficialmenachart.com/weeklychart. May 23, 2023. May 23, 2023. May 24, 2023.
  14. Web site: NZ Top 40 Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. 15 May 2023. 13 May 2023.
  15. Web site: Official Nigeria Top 100 . TurnTable Charts . TurnTable . March 6, 2023.
  16. Web site: Top Afro-R&B Songs . TurnTable Charts . TurnTable . March 6, 2023.
  17. Web site: Singel 2023 uke 13. VG-lista. April 1, 2023.
  18. Web site: OLiS – oficjalna lista airplay. OLiS. pl. June 26, 2023. Select week 17.06.2023–23.06.2023..
  19. Web site: RIAS Top Charts Week 19 (5 - 11 May 2023). RIAS. May 16, 2023. May 16, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230516073720/https://www.rias.org.sg/rias-top-charts/.
  20. South Africa Songs: Week of May 20, 2023. Billboard. May 16, 2023.
  21. Web site: De Top 40 Lijst Voor 9 – 16 Mrt 2023. The Top 40 List For 9 – Mar 16, 2023. Nationale Top 40 Suriname. 9 March 2023. July 5, 2023.
  22. Web site: This Week's Official MENA Chart Top 20: from 15/09/2023 to 21/09/2023. International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. https://archive.today/20230928142042/https://www.theofficialmenachart.com/weeklychart. September 15, 2023. September 28, 2023. September 28, 2023.
  23. Web site: Official Afrobeats Chart Top 20 . . May 14, 2023.
  24. Web site: Libianca Talks People's UK Success. Official Charts Company. March 1, 2023. March 6, 2023. Carl Smith .
  25. Billboard Hot 100: Week of June 24, 2023. June 21, 2023. Billboard.
  26. Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs: Week of January 14, 2023. Billboard. May 14, 2023. subscription.
  27. Rhythmic Airplay: Week of June 17, 2023. Billboard. June 13, 2023.
  28. World Digital Song Sales: Week of January 7, 2023. Billboard. May 14, 2023. subscription.
  29. Web site: Billboard Vietnam Hot 100, CHART DATE 2023-05-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20230519020538/https://billboardvn.vn/billboard-vietnam-hot-100/. 19 May 2023. 18 May 2023. Billboard Việt Nam. vi.
  30. Web site: ARIA Top 100 Singles Chart for 2023. Australian Recording Industry Association. January 12, 2024.
  31. Web site: Jaaroverzichten 2023. Ultratop. nl. January 7, 2024.
  32. Web site: Rapports annuels 2023. Ultratop. fr. January 7, 2024.
  33. Canadian Hot 100 – Year-End 2023. Billboard. November 22, 2023.
  34. Web site: Track Top-100 2023. Hitlisten. January 13, 2024.
  35. Billboard Global 200 – Year-End 2023. Billboard. November 22, 2023.
  36. Web site: Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 2023. Dutch Top 40. nl. January 1, 2024. December 31, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231231221518/https://www.top40.nl/bijzondere-lijsten/top-100-jaaroverzichten/2023.
  37. Web site: Jaaroverzichten – Single 2023. dutchcharts.nl. nl. January 3, 2024.
  38. Web site: Top Selling Singles of 2023. Recorded Music NZ. December 22, 2023. December 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231220081641/https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/index_chart?chart=5732.
  39. Web site: Podsumowanie roczne – OLiA. OLiS. Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. pl. March 28, 2024.
  40. Web site: Årslista Singlar, 2023. Sverigetopplistan. January 18, 2024.
  41. Web site: Schweizer Jahreshitparade 2023. hitparade.ch. December 31, 2023.
  42. Web site: The Official Top 40 Biggest Songs of 2023. Official Charts Company. Griffiths. George. December 29, 2023. December 29, 2023.
  43. Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs – Year-End 2023. Billboard. December 16, 2023.

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