Zeze (song) explained

Zeze
Cover:	Zeze (official single cover).png
Type:	single
Artist:	Kodak Black featuring Travis Scott and Offset
Album:	Dying to Live
Recorded:	2018
Genre:	Trap hyphy
Label:	Atlantic
Producer:	D. A. Doman
Chronology:	Kodak Black
Prev Title:	If I'm Lyin, I'm Flyin
Prev Year:	2018
Next Title:	Take One
Next Year:	2018

"Zeze" (stylized in all caps) is a song by American rapper Kodak Black featuring American rappers Travis Scott and Offset. It was released by Atlantic Records on October 12, 2018.^[1] Produced by D. A. Doman,^[2] the song debuted at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 (behind "Girls Like You" by Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B) and at number one in Canada.

Background

On August 18, 2018, Kodak Black was released from prison after having been arrested on multiple charges in January 2018.^[3] Only three weeks later, he was spotted in a recording studio with rapper Travis Scott.^[4] The footage of the artists listening to a new beat, which would later turn out to be the instrumental of "Zeze", subsequently became a viral meme.^[5]

Remix

On October 24, 2018, American rappers Tyga and Swae Lee released an unofficial remix called "Shine".On November 5, 2018, South Korean rappers Xbf, Freaky, and Woozieboo released a remix track.

American rapper Joyner Lucas also remixed the song and it was released on November 22, 2018, as a diss track aimed at Tory Lanez.^[6]

Music video

An official music video of the song was released on November 23, 2018. It showed the cameraman messing up and Travis Scott, the video director fixing the mistakes. Offset could not make the set but got on the stage for his verse.

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2018–19)	Peak position
Estonia (IFPI)^[7]	16
Greece International Digital Singles (IFPI)^[8]	3
Lithuania (AGATA)^[9]	10

Year-end charts

Chart (2018)	Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[10]	80
Chart (2019)	Position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)^[11]	48
Portugal (AFP)^[12]	199
US Billboard Hot 100^[13]	31
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[14]	14
US Rhythmic (Billboard)^[15]	11
US Rolling Stone Top 100^[16]	57

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label
Various	October 12, 2018
United States	October 16, 2018	Rhythmic and Urban contemporary radio	Atlantic	^[17]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Zeze - Single by Kodak Black. iTunes. October 14, 2018. October 12, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181012134757/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/zeze-feat-travis-scott-offset/1438652330. dead.
2. Web site: ZEZE (feat. Travis Scott & Offset) / Kodak Black on TIDAL. Tidal. October 14, 2018.
3. Web site: Kodak Black Released From Jail. Kim. Michelle. August 19, 2018. Pitchfork. October 14, 2018.
4. Web site: Kodak Black and Travis Scott Hit the Sutido. Mojica. Nick. September 7, 2018. XXLMag. October 14, 2018.
5. Web site: Kodak Black Is Dropping His Meme-Worthy Travis Scott Collab This Week. Zidel. Alex. October 8, 2018. HotNewHipHop.com. October 14, 2018.
6. Web site: Tyga & Swae Lee Flip Kodak Black's "ZEZE" On "Shine". HotNewHipHop. 24 October 2018 . October 28, 2018.
7. News: EESTI TIPP-40 MUUSIKAS Queenil läheb väga hästi!. Nestor. Siim. December 3, 2018. December 3, 2018. Eesti Ekspress. et.
8. Web site: Official IFPI Charts – Digital Singles Chart (International) – Week: 42/2018. IFPI Greece. 29 October 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20181029091042/http://www.ifpi.gr/digital_ien.html. October 29, 2018.
9. Web site: 2018 53-os SAVAITĖS (gruodžio 28-sausio 3 d.) SINGLŲ TOP100. lt. AGATA. January 4, 2019. June 3, 2021. October 9, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191009223013/https://www.agata.lt/lt/naujienos/savaites-klausomiausi-47-2-2-2-2-2-2/. live.
10. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2018. Billboard. December 31, 2018.
11. Canadian Hot 100 – Year-End 2019. Billboard. December 6, 2019.
12. Web site: Top AFP - Audiogest - Top 3000 Singles + EPs Digitais. Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. pt. August 11, 2020.
13. Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2019. Billboard. December 6, 2019.
14. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2019. Billboard. December 6, 2019.
15. Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2019. Billboard. December 6, 2019.
16. Top 100 Songs of 2019. Rolling Stone. January 10, 2020. February 15, 2020. March 7, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200307013530/https://www.rollingstone.com/charts/songs/year-end/. dead.
17. News: Top 40/Rhythmic-Crossover > Future Releases . All Access . https://web.archive.org/web/20181017095924/https://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases . October 17, 2018.