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Summer Sixteen
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Wikipedia article
"'Summer Sixteen'" is a single by Canadian rapper Drake, released to promote his fourth studio album 'Views', although it was not included on that album. The song premiered on OVO Sound Radio and was released for digital download on January 30, 2016. It was produced by 40, Boi-1da and Cubeatz. It features uncredited vocals by DJ Khaled.
Background
The song contains a slowed-down sample of the song "Glass Tubes" performed by Brian Bennett. The artwork for the single was designed by Filip Pgowski, the creator of the Comme des Garons logo. The song has been interpreted as a diss track against American rapper Meek Mill.
Commercial performance
"Summer Sixteen" debuted at number six on the US 'Billboard' Hot 100 the week of February 20, 2016, selling 215,000 downloads in its first week; these sales became the highest debut sales of Drake's career. As of March 26, 2016, the single sold 358,032 copies in the United States.
Personnel
Adapted from Jaxsta.
* 40 production, songwriting mixing, recording
* Boi-1da production (uncredited), songwriting
* Cubeatz production (uncredited), songwriting
* Drake songwriting, vocals
* DJ Khaled vocals (uncredited)
* Noel Campell mixing
Charts
Year-end charts
Certifications and sales
References
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