Flocky Flocky
| "Flocky Flocky" | |
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| Song by Don Toliver featuring Travis Scott | |
| from the album Life of a Don | |
| Released | October 8, 2021 |
| Length | 3:03 |
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| "Flocky Flocky" on YouTube | |
"Flocky Flocky" is a song by American rapper Don Toliver, released on October 8, 2021 from his second studio album Life of a Don. It features American rapper Travis Scott. The song was produced by Cardo, Dez Wright and Mu Lean.
Background[edit]
A snippet of the song surfaced online in October 2020.[1]
Following the release of Life of a Don, Don Toliver told Ebro Darden on Apple Music 1:
"Flocky Flocky" was one regular studio recording day I had and [Travis Scott] randomly […] came to my session and just pulled up on me. I already had that record, I just did that record before he walked in. He pulled up and instantly laid his verse down. I was just happy man, I was just happy he pulled up to the session, period. Seeing him get on the mic and doing that verse was exciting.[2]
In December 2021, Mu Lean released a video in which he walks through the production process of the song.[3]
Composition[edit]
The song focuses on the rappers' "rockstar lifestyle" which includes drug usage, and is performed with vocals in Auto-Tune.[4]
Critical reception[edit]
Aron A. of HotNewHipHop called the song a "trancey banger",[4] while Robin Murray of Clash called it "an addictive Travis Scott burner".[5] Kyann-Sian Williams of NME gave a negative review, commenting that "the duo court that moody sound but also add the tinny melodies popular in pop-rap nowadays. It feels chaotic and rushed, never mind Travis Scott's mostly nonsensical lines: 'I keep a place to bait, to tune your brain up / She stuffs her face in cake, no way it's safe'."[6]
Music video[edit]
An official music video was released on October 11, 2021. Shot through fisheye lens with grainy, night vision-like footage,[7][8] it starts with the rappers racing in their Lamborghinis on a highway at night,[7][8][9][10] before fueling up and boarding a private jet to New Orleans.[7][8][11] They hang out in the studio, dine on wings and throw money at a strip club,[7][8][9][11] visit a mural of Lil Wayne in his neighborhood of Hollygrove[7][8][10] and ride in a limousine.[11]
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[12] | 44 |
| France (SNEP)[13] | 174 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[14] | 46 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[15] | 99 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[16] | 5 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[17] | 99 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[18] | 53 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[19] | 15 |
References[edit]
- ^ "Don Toliver - Flocky Flocky (feat. Travis Scott) [Snippet]". SoundCloud. October 10, 2020. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ^ "Don Toliver: 'Life of a DON,' Capturing Life in Music and Working with Travis Scott". YouTube. October 14, 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ^ "The Making Of Don Toliver's "Flocky Flocky" With Mu Lean | Looproad Breakdowns EP01". Retrieved 27 January 2022 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b A., Aron (October 9, 2021). "Don Toliver Unites With Travis Scott On "Flocky Flocky"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ^ Murray, Robin (October 10, 2021). "Don Toliver - Life Of A Don - A fantastic album that reinforces his status..." Clash. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
- ^ Williams, Kyann-Siann. "Don Toliver – 'Life Of A Don' review: Texan rapper explores new depths". NME. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e Saponara, Michael (October 11, 2021). "Don Toliver & Travis Scott Race High-Speed Lamborghinis In 'Flocky Flocky Video'". HipHopDX. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ^ a b c d e Li, Nicolaus (October 12, 2021). "Don Toliver and Travis Scott Speed Around New Orleans for Their "Flocky Flocky" Visual". Hypebeast. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ^ a b Powell, Jon (October 11, 2021). "Don Toliver and Travis Scott are true rockstars in "Flocky Flocky" video". Revolt. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ^ a b Grant, Shawn (October 12, 2021). "Don Toliver Joined by Travis Scott for New "Flocky Flocky" Video". The Source. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ^ a b c Williams, Aaron (October 11, 2021). "Don Toliver And Travis Scott's Lo-Fi 'Flocky Flocky' Video Depicts A Debauched Day In Their Lives". Uproxx. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ^ "Don Toliver Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
- ^ "Don Toliver – Flocky Flocky" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
- ^ "Don Toliver Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
- ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Don Toliver". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 18, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
- ^ "Don Toliver Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
- ^ "Don Toliver Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 31, 2023.