"Epidemic" | ||||
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Single by Polo G | ||||
from the album Hall of Fame | ||||
Released | September 25, 2020 | |||
Length | 2:58 | |||
Label | Columbia | |||
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"Epidemic" on YouTube |
"Epidemic" is a song by American rapper Polo G. It was released as the lead single from his third studio album, Hall of Fame (2021), on September 25, 2020.[1] It was produced by Tahj Money, D Mac, LondnBlu and Karltin Bankz.[2]
In the song, Polo G sing-raps about losing people close to him, especially those who died by gun violence, which is described as an "epidemic",[3] stating: "I'm so sick of farewells and RIP's / In the trenches yellin', "Gang gang", mob ties what I bleed / Don't claim to be an opp, 'cause niggas die from that disease / He gon' let that 9 blow with ease".[2][4][5][6] Later, he vows to be careful for the sake of his family ("Promise to my son that the streets won't get no more of me / Remember every line from that obituary poetry").[3] The song is sung over a piano-based beat.[7]
The music video was released alongside the single. Directed by Ryan Lynch and shot in Miami, it shows the "lavish lifestyle" of Polo G.[8] The rapper spends time with his friends; he rides in yachts and motorcycles,[8] hanging in the studio[9] and playing basketball.[3]
Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10] | 41 |
Global 200 (Billboard)[11] | 56 |
Ireland (IRMA)[12] | 46 |
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[13] | 8 |
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[14] | 3 |
UK Singles (OCC)[15] | 54 |
US Billboard Hot 100[16] | 47 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[17] | 17 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United Kingdom (BPI)[18] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[19] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |