Plug Walk Explained

Plug Walk
Cover:Rich the Kid Plug Walk.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Rich the Kid
Album:The World Is Yours
Released:February 9, 2018
Recorded:2017
Length:2:55
Label:Interscope
Producer:Lab Cook
Chronology:Rich the Kid
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Prev Year:2018
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Next Year:2018

"Plug Walk" is a hip-hop song by American rapper Rich the Kid, released as the second single to his debut album The World Is Yours (2018).[1] The song, produced by The Lab Cook, was premiered through Zane Lowe's Beats 1 radio program on February 9, 2018.[2] The song was Rich the Kid's highest-charting song on the Billboard Hot 100, until the release of "Carnival" in 2024.

Music video

A music video for the song, directed by DAPS, was released on March 4, 2018. The video pays homage to the television show Breaking Bad and features Rich the Kid cooking up chemicals in an RV with an alien also known as Lil Mayo in the middle of the desert. Since its release, the music video has received over 344 million views on YouTube .[3]

Remixes

On April 3, 2018, an unofficial remix was released by rappers Jadakiss and Nino Man.[4] Another unofficial remix was released by rapper 6ix9ine called "Blood Walk".[5] Four weeks prior to the remix being released, Rich posted a picture on his Instagram account teasing the official album cover for the official remix. The official remix featuring rappers Gucci Mane, YG, and 2 Chainz was then released on June 20, 2018.[6] German rapper Ufo361 was also featured on a remix of the song.

Charts

Year-end charts

Annual chart performance for "Plug Walk"
Chart (2018)Position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] 54
US Billboard Hot 100[8] 57
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] 33

Release history

Release formats for "Plug Walk"
RegionDateFormatLabel
VariousFebruary 9, 2018Digital downloadInterscope
United States[10] April 10, 2018Rhythmic contemporary radio

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rich The Kid's Debut Album Title Is 'The World Is Yours'. XXL. Mojica. Nick. February 23, 2018. March 20, 2008.
  2. Web site: Rich the Kid Premieres "Plug Walk" and Reveals Features on Debut Album. Complex. February 8, 2018. March 20, 2018.
  3. Web site: Rich the Kid Befriends an Alien in "Plug Walk" Video. XXL. March 5, 2018. March 19, 2018.
  4. News: Jadakiss & Nino Man Tackle Rich The Kid's "Plug Walk" On New Track. HotNewHipHop. June 27, 2018.
  5. News: Top Tracks: Tekashi 6ix9ine Hits The Top Spot With "Blood Walk". HotNewHipHop. June 27, 2001.
  6. Web site: Rich The Kid Taps Gucci Mane, YG, 2 Chainz on "Plug Walk (Remix)". XXL Mag. June 27, 2018.
  7. Canadian Hot 100 – Year-End 2018. Billboard. December 4, 2018.
  8. Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2018. Billboard. December 4, 2018.
  9. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2018. Billboard. December 5, 2018.
  10. Web site: Top 40/R Future Releases. March 29, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180327214113/https://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases. March 27, 2018.