Walk/Spin Explained

Walk/Spin
Cover:Kodak Black - Walk Spin.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Kodak Black
Album:Kutthroat Bill: Vol. 1
Released:September 16, 2022
Length:2:46 ("Walk")
2:31 ("Spin")
Label:Atlantic
Prev Title:Spin the Block
Prev Year:2022
Next Title:I'm So Awesome
Next Year:2022

"Walk" and "Spin" are songs by American rapper Kodak Black, released together on September 16, 2022, as a dual single and the lead single from his mixtape Kutthroat Bill: Vol. 1 (2022). Both songs were produced by Tye Beats, while "Spin" was also produced by 8th. The official single cover artwork for "Walk/Spin" was photographed by Zac Schuss in Broward County.

Composition

With "Walk", Kodak Black raps about women, wealth and street life, while "Spin" has an atmosphere intended for dancing.[1]

Reception

The songs received praise from fans for a "unique flow and cadence".[2]

Music video

The music video for "Walk" was directed by KillerJack and released alongside the single.[3] [4] In it, Kodak Black is seen on a bike in the company of three women and sitting on steps leading to nowhere in a dark environment. The music video for "Spin" shows him making dance moves in a Soul Train-inspired setting.

Controversy

In October 2022, American rapper Saucy Santana accused Kodak Black of copying his song "Walk", released in June 2021, on "Spin"; the word walk is repeatedly used in the choruses of both songs.[5]

Charts

"Spin"

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Powell . Jon . Kodak Black unveils new visuals for "Walk" and "Spin" . . 10 January 2023 . September 21, 2022.
  2. Web site: Hynes . Hayley . Kodak Black Shares New Dual Release, "Walk/Spin" . . 10 January 2023 . September 16, 2022.
  3. Web site: Callas . Brad . Kodak Black Shares New Single "Spin" and Music Video "Walk" . . 10 January 2023 . September 16, 2022.
  4. Web site: Kelly . Dylan . Kodak Black Dual-Releases New Tracks "Walk/Spin" . . 10 January 2023 . September 16, 2022.
  5. Web site: Coleman II . C. Vernon . Saucy Santana Appears to Accuse Kodak Black of Stealing His Song . . 10 January 2023 . October 13, 2022.