"Wish Wish"
Song by DJ Khaled featuring Cardi B and 21 Savage
from the album Father of Asahd
ReleasedMay 17, 2019 (2019-05-17)
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Length3:22
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"Wish Wish" on YouTube

"Wish Wish" is a song by American record producer DJ Khaled featuring American rapper Cardi B and Atlanta-based rapper 21 Savage, taken from Khaled's 2019 studio album Father of Asahd. It was released on May 17, 2019, as track two on its parent album.[1] This song marked the second time each artist had worked with another, their firsts being: Cardi B and 21 Savage on "Bartier Cardi" (2017), 21 Savage and DJ Khaled on "Iced Out My Arms" (2017), and DJ Khaled and Cardi B on "Dinero" (2018).

Critical reception

Carl Lamarre of Billboard noted that the song established 21 Savage as a "go-to feature" and that his appearance is met with "unmatched wit".[2] Thomas Hobbs of NME complimented producer Tay Keith, "who consistently takes the aesthetic of John Carpenter horror scores and translates it into hood anthems", while noting Cardi B and 21 Savage "both make an artform out of gross brags".[3] A.D. Amorosi at Variety wrote that Cardi's presence on the song is the most notable and that she elevated it "into a tuneful, spicy trap epic".[4]

Music video

Both collaboration and video were first teased on February 12, 2019.[5] The music video was released on May 20, 2019, along with a series of videos from Khaled's album Father of Asahd. It was directed by Eif Rivera and co-directed by Khaled.[6] The video shows Cardi B dancing in a black catsuit and Chanel swimsuit, as well as joint shots by Khaled and 21 Savage.[7] It also features product placement by Fashion Nova.[8]

Charts

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[21] Gold 35,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[22] Gold 40,000‡
United States (RIAA)[23] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ "DJ Khaled – Father of Asahd – album". Retrieved May 20, 2019 – via iTunes.
  2. ^ Lamarre, Carl (May 17, 2019). "DJ Khaled's 'Father of Asahd' Track-by-Track Review". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2019.
  3. ^ Hobbs, Thomas (May 17, 2019). "DJ Khaled – 'Father of Asahd' review". NME. Retrieved May 20, 2019.
  4. ^ Amorosi, A.D. (May 17, 2019). "DJ Khaled – 'Father of Asahd' review". Variety. Retrieved May 20, 2019.
  5. ^ Aniftos, Rania (February 12, 2019). "DJ Khaled Teases New Song & Video With Cardi B: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2019.
  6. ^ Breihan, Tom (May 20, 2019). "DJ Khaled – "Wish Wish" (Feat. Cardi B & 21 Savage) Video". Stereogum. Retrieved May 20, 2019.
  7. ^ "Video: DJ Khaled feat. Cardi B & 21 Savage – 'Wish Wish'". Rap-Up. May 20, 2019. Retrieved May 20, 2019.
  8. ^ Saponara, Michael (May 20, 2019). "DJ Khaled Enlists Cardi B & 21 Savage For Fiery 'Wish Wish' Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2019.
  9. ^ "ARIA Chart Watch #526". auspOp. May 25, 2019. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
  10. ^ "DJ Khaled Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
  11. ^ "Le Top de la semaine : Top Singles (téléchargement + streaming) – SNEP (Week 21, 2019)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
  12. ^ "Official IFPI Charts – Digital Singles Chart (International) – Week: 21/2019". IFPI Greece. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  13. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. May 27, 2019. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
  14. ^ "DJ Khaled feat. Cardi B & 21 Savage – Wish Wish". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
  15. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
  16. ^ "DJ Khaled Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
  17. ^ "DJ Khaled Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
  18. ^ "DJ Khaled Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
  19. ^ "Top 100 Songs". Rolling Stone. July 2, 2019. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
  20. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
  21. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2022 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  22. ^ "Canadian single certifications – DJ Khaled featuring Cardi B and 21 Savage – Wish Wish". Music Canada. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
  23. ^ "American single certifications – DJ Khaled featuring Cardi B and 21 Savage – Wish Wish". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
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