"Stoner" is a song by American rapper Young Thug. Released on February 4, 2014, as Young Thug's commercial debut single, the song is also featured on DJ Spinz's music compilation HPG 3 (2013).[1] After gaining popularity, the song was made available through iTunes by Atlantic Records.[2] The song is ranked as one of the 100 songs that defined the 2010s decade by Billboard.[3]

"Stoner"
Single by Young Thug
ReleasedFebruary 4, 2014
Recorded2013
Genre
Length4:00
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Dun Deal
Young Thug singles chronology
"Stoner"
(2014)
"Hookah"
(2014)
Music video
"Stoner" on YouTube

Music video

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The music video for "Stoner", directed by Be El Be, was premiered on May 10, 2014.[4] It features cameo appearances by fellow Southern hip hop acts, such as Birdman, Migos, Peewee Longway, Young Scooter, DJ Drama and Fabo.[5]

Track listing

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Digital single
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Stoner"Dun Deal4:00

Commercial performance

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The song, which was produced by Dun Deal, peaked at number 47 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on the week of April 5, 2014. And at number 13 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[10] Gold 500,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ "DJ Spinz Presents: HPG 3 – DJ Spinz". Retrieved July 10, 2016.
  2. ^ "Stoner – Single by Young Thug on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
  3. ^ Rys, Dan (November 21, 2019). "Songs That Defined the Decade: Young Thug's 'Stoner'". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
  4. ^ "Young Thug "Stoner" Video [New Video]". HNHH. May 10, 2014. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
  5. ^ "Fabo, Migos, Birdman, and Others Make Cameos In Young Thug's "Stoner" Video". Complex Networks. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
  6. ^ "Young Thug feat. Wale – Stoner" (in Dutch). Ultratop Urban.
  7. ^ "Young Thug Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 29, 2014.
  8. ^ "Young Thug Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 29, 2014.
  9. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
  10. ^ "American single certifications – Young Thug – Stoner". Recording Industry Association of America.
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