Track Star (song) explained

Track Star
Cover:Cover art for Track Star by Mooski, 2020.png
Type:single
Artist:Mooski
Album:Melodic Therapy 4 the Broken
Released:
  • June 17, 2020
  • February 19, 2021
Length:3:19
Label:Universal
Producer:Woodpecker
Chronology:Mooski
Next Title:Game of Love
Next Year:2021

"Track Star" is a song by American rapper Mooski. It is the lead single from the debut studio album Melodic Therapy 4 the Broken. It was released on TikTok on June 17, 2020, and other streaming services on February 19, 2021. The song was later remixed featuring American recording artists Chris Brown, Yung Bleu and A Boogie wit da Hoodie.

Background

The track was released on February 19, 2021, following its success on TikTok. A remix featuring A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Chris Brown and Yung Bleu was released on May 18, 2021.[1]

Music video

A music video was released on April 7, 2021. It was directed by BenMarc and produced by VisionBank.[2] Coi Leray also stars in the video.[3]

Reception and chart success

Robby Seabrook III of XXL wrote that the track is "a melodic ode centered on a woman who has let go of a troubled relationship despite her man's attempts to fix it", and of the artist, "Everything is looking up for the young artist from Alabama, making him a perfect fit for XXL's The Break this week."[4]

In a Billboard article, Mooski spoke on his rise to success: "Where I come from, it's unheard of. I've been counted out my whole life and I've always been successful because I work hard. I didn't need anybody in my corner -- I wanted them in my corner."[5]

"Track Star" debuted at number 21 on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 on the week of February 26, 2021. It later reached number 99 and reaching number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100. Additionally, the song spent a total of 20 weeks on the latter chart. It also peaked at number 53 on the UK Singles Chart.

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2021)! scope="col"
Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[6] 12
US Billboard Hot 100[7] 31
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] 12
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[9] 35
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[10] 2

Year-end charts

Chart (2021)! scope="col"
Position
US Billboard Hot 100[11] 75
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] 35
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[13] 28

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mooski drops "Track Star" remix with Chris Brown, A Boogie wit da Hoodie & Yung Bleu. The Source. May 18, 2021 .
  2. Web site: Mooski - Track Star (Official Video). YouTube.
  3. Web site: April 8, 2021. Mooski's 'Track Star' Video Stars Coi Leray As His On-And-Off Lover. August 8, 2021. UPROXX. en-US.
  4. Web site: April 7, 2021. Robby . Seabrook III. The Break Presents: Mooski. August 8, 2021. XXL Mag . en.
  5. Chartbreaker: Mooski Always Believed in His Ability to 'Sing at a Rapper's Pace'. Billboard.
  6. Web site: The Official New Zealand Music Chart . December 14, 2023.
  7. Billboard Hot 100: May 15, 2021. Billboard. September 29, 2021.
  8. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart: June 5, 2021. Billboard. September 29, 2021. subscription.
  9. Pop Airplay Chart: Week of July 10, 2021. Billboard. October 31, 2021. subscription.
  10. Rhythmic Airplay: June 12, 2021. Billboard. September 29, 2021. subscription.
  11. Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2021. Billboard. December 3, 2021.
  12. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2021. Billboard. December 3, 2021.
  13. Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2021. Billboard. December 3, 2021.

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