Who Want Smoke? Explained

Who Want Smoke?
Cover:Nardo Wick - Who Want Smoke?.png
Type:single
Artist:Nardo Wick
Album:Who Is Nardo Wick?
Released:January 22, 2021
Recorded:2020
Length:2:33
Label:
  • Flawless
  • RCA
Prev Title:Came Up
Prev Year:2020
Next Title:Shhh
Next Year:2021

"Who Want Smoke?" is a song by American rapper Nardo Wick. It was released through Flawless Entertainment and RCA Records as a single on January 22, 2021. The official remix, which features G Herbo, Lil Durk, and 21 Savage, was released on October 8, 2021.[1] The original was certified platinum by the RIAA in November 2021.[2] The song is included on Wick's debut album, Who Is Nardo Wick?,[3] released on December 3, 2021.

The song gained attention for its lyrics "Who want smoke with me?" and "What the fuck is that?", and a stomping dance to the song went viral on TikTok.[4]

Remix

On October 8, 2021, Nardo Wick released a remix of the song, featuring fellow American rappers G Herbo & Lil Durk and Atlanta-based rapper 21 Savage.[5] The remix adds another question mark to the title and was released on G Herbo's 26th birthday. An accompanying music video, directed by Cole Bennett from Lyrical Lemonade, premiered on the same day.[6]

American singer Chris Brown interpolated the chorus of "Who Want Smoke?" for his 2024 diss track "Weakest Link".[7]

Music videos

Two music videos were released for the song. The video for the original song was released alongside its release on January 22, 2021.[8] The video for the remix directed by Cole Bennett was released alongside the song's release on October 8, 2021.[9]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2021)! scope="col"
Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] 15

Year-end charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] 28
US Streaming Songs (Billboard)[12] 60

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nardo Wick Drops "Who Want Smoke??" Ft. 21 Savage, Lil Durk, G Herbo. HotNewHipHop. Marie. Erika. October 8, 2021. October 8, 2021.
  2. Web site: Gold & Platinum. Recording Industry Association of America.
  3. Web site: Future and Lil Baby Join Nardo Wick for New Single "Me or Sum". Hypebeast. Caraan. Sophie. November 30, 2021. December 1, 2021.
  4. News: Seabrook III . Robby . The Break Presents – Nardo Wick . October 13, 2021 . XXL.
  5. Web site: G Herbo, Lil Durk, and 21 Savage Hop on Nardo Wick's "Who Want Smoke" Remix. The Source. Mira B. October 9, 2021. October 9, 2021.
  6. Web site: Lil Durk, 21 Savage & G Herbo Bolster Nardo Wick's 'Who Want Smoke?' Remix. HipHopDX. Saponara. Michael. October 8, 2021. October 8, 2021.
  7. Web site: Chris Brown Calls Quavo a 'B***h with Dreads' on Vicious Diss Track 'Weakest Link' . 20 April 2024 .
  8. Web site: Nardo Wick - Who Want Smoke [Official Video]]. YouTube. January 22, 2021. October 8, 2021.
  9. Web site: Nardo Wick - Who Want Smoke?? ft. Lil Durk, 21 Savage & G Herbo (Directed by Cole Bennett). YouTube. October 8, 2021. October 8, 2021.
  10. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. October 18, 2021. October 16, 2021.
  11. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2022. Billboard. December 2, 2022.
  12. Streaming Songs – Year-End 2022. Billboard. December 31, 2022.

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