"Biking"
Single by Frank Ocean featuring Jay-Z and Tyler, the Creator
ReleasedApril 10, 2017 (2017-04-10)
Genre
Length4:38
LabelBlonded
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Frank Ocean singles chronology
"Chanel"
(2017) 		"Biking"
(2017) 		"Lens"
(2017)
Jay-Z singles chronology
"Shining"
(2017) 		"Biking"
(2017) 		"4:44"
(2017)
Tyler, the Creator singles chronology
"Telephone Calls"
(2016) 		"Biking"
(2017) 		"Who Dat Boy"
(2017)
Alternate cover
Original Apple Music cover
"Biking (Solo)"
Single by Frank Ocean
ReleasedMay 15, 2017 (2017-05-15)
Length3:32
LabelBlonded
Songwriter(s)
  • Christopher Breaux
  • Adam Feeney
  • Jacob Ludwig Olofsson
  • Rami Dawood
Producer(s)
  • Frank Dukes
  • Jarami
Frank Ocean singles chronology
"Lens"
(2017) 		"Biking (Solo)"
(2017) 		"RAF"
(2017)

"Biking" is a song by American singer-songwriter Frank Ocean, released as a single on the third episode of Blonded Radio. It features guest vocals from American rappers Jay-Z and Tyler, the Creator.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10] On 15 May 2017, a solo version of the track was released, following the sixth episode of Blonded Radio.[11][12][13][14][15][2] It was featured in Season 2 of the HBO television series Insecure.[16]

Background

"Biking" followed the release of two other Frank Ocean songs: "Slide" and "Chanel". The song was produced by Frank Dukes, Jarami, and Caleb Laven.[citation needed]

Charts

Chart (2017) Peak
position
New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[17] 9
US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles (Billboard)[18] 7

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[19] Silver 200,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Country Date Format Label Ref.
Worldwide April 10, 2017 Digital download Blonded [20]
Country Date Format Label Ref.
Worldwide May 15, 2017 Digital download Blonded [11]

References

  1. ^ Lars Gotrich (April 10, 2017). "Hear Frank Ocean's New Song 'Biking,' Featuring Jay-Z And Tyler, The Creator". NPR. Retrieved April 11, 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Frank Ocean Shares Solo Version of "Biking"". pastemagazine.com. May 17, 2017. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  3. ^ "Frank Ocean previews new song 'Biking' featuring Jay Z and Tyler, the Creator". April 8, 2017. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  4. ^ "Where Can You Listen To Frank Ocean's "Biking"? You Need To Hear His Collab With Jay Z & Tyler The Creator". Bustle. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  5. ^ "Listen To Frank Ocean's "Biking" Featuring Jay Z And Tyler, The Creator". The FADER. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  6. ^ Kreps, Daniel (April 8, 2017). "Hear Frank Ocean's 'Biking' With Jay Z, Tyler, the Creator". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  7. ^ "Frank Ocean shares 'Biking' featuring Jay Z and Tyler, The Creator". DIY. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  8. ^ "The Meaning Behind Frank Ocean's New Single "Biking" - JetMag.com". www.jetmag.com. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  9. ^ "Hear Frank Ocean's New Song 'Biking' Feat. Jay Z & Tyler, the Creator". Billboard. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  10. ^ "Frank Ocean Feat. Tyler, The Creator, Jay Z "Biking" Video". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  11. ^ a b "Biking (Solo) – Single by Frank Ocean on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved May 16, 2017.
  12. ^ "Stream The Solo Version Of Frank Ocean's "Biking"". The FADER. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  13. ^ "Frank Ocean Strips Down "Biking" for New Extended Solo Version". exclaim.ca. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  14. ^ "Frank Ocean – "Biking (Solo)"". May 17, 2017. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  15. ^ C.M, Emmanuel. "Listen to Frank Ocean's Solo Version of 'Biking' - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  16. ^ "Here's Everything That Happened On Episode 6 Of Frank Ocean's blonded RADIO". The FADER. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  17. ^ "NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 24, 2017. Retrieved April 21, 2017.
  18. ^ "Frank Ocean – Chart Search (Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles)". Billboard. Retrieved April 19, 2017.[permanent dead link]
  19. ^ "British single certifications – Frank Ocean/Jay Z/Tyler – Biking". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  20. ^ "Biking (feat. JAY Z & Tyler, the Creator) – Single by Frank Ocean on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved April 11, 2017.
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