"Go Stupid" is a song by American rappers Polo G, Stunna 4 Vegas, and NLE Choppa featuring American record producer Mike Will Made It, who produced the song alongside American record producer Tay Keith. It was released on February 14, 2020, as the lead single from Polo G's second studio album The Goat. The song went viral on social media including video sharing app TikTok.[1]
| "Go Stupid" | ||||
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| Single by Polo G, Stunna 4 Vegas and NLE Choppa featuring Mike Will Made It | ||||
| from the album The Goat | ||||
| Released | February 14, 2020 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 2:46 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
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| Producer(s) | ||||
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| Stunna 4 Vegas singles chronology | ||||
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| NLE Choppa singles chronology | ||||
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| Mike Will Made It singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| Go Stupid" on YouTube | ||||
The track debuted and peaked at number 60 on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it the second Hot 100 entry for Polo G and Stunna 4 Vegas, and the fourth for NLE Choppa.
Background
editThe track was first announced in an Instagram post by Polo G on February 7, 2020.[2] A snippet of the track was later posted on Polo's Instagram account on February 12, two days before the release of the track.[3]
Composition
editThe song has no chorus, instead finding all three rappers "ripping up" a Mike Will Made-It and Tay Keith beat, going verse to verse in order of the rappers credited.[4] Polo G raps about his beginnings and uses NBA references ("Before all of this rap shit, I was gangbangin' and doin' high speeds on the cops and shit / And I'm straight from the Chi, but I ball like a king up in Cali and shoot like Stojaković").[5][6]
Critical reception
editPolo G has received particular praise for his verse.[4][5] Alex Zidel of HotNewHipHop said that Polo G "continued to prove that he can rap his ass off", and that he had "fast-paced bars".[6] Jessica McKinney of Complex called the song a "rowdy club record".[1]
TikTok tutorials
editThe song has become popular on video-sharing app TikTok where people use it to create viral tutorials in a virtual classroom. These videos draw inspiration from the song's official music video, which is set in a high school.[1]
Music video
editThe music video for the track was released on February 14, 2020. It was directed by Michael Garcia, with the video concept by Jamicheal Thomas. It features all three rappers partying and dancing at a high school.[7]
In popular culture
edit"Go Stupid" appears on the NBA 2K21 video game soundtrack.[8]
Charts
edit| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9] | 28 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[10] | 97 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[11] | 16 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[12] | 60 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[13] | 29 |
| US Rolling Stone Top 100[14] | 33 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[15] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[16] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[17] | 3× Platinum | 3,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ a b c McKinney, Jessica (March 26, 2020). "12 Songs Blowing Up on TikTok (That Are Actually Worth Listening to)". Complex. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
- ^ "Polo.G🐐 (@polo.capalot) • Instagram photos and videos". February 7, 2020. Retrieved March 30, 2020 – via Instagram.
- ^ "Polo.G🐐 (@polo.capalot) • Instagram photos and videos". February 12, 2020. Retrieved March 30, 2020 – via Instagram.
- ^ a b Breihan, Tom (February 14, 2020). "Polo G – "Go Stupid" (Feat. Stunna 4 Vegas & NLE Choppa)". Stereogum. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
- ^ a b Schatz, Lake (February 14, 2020). "Polo G Unleashes New Single "Go Stupid": Stream". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
- ^ a b Zidel, Alex (February 14, 2020). "Polo G Grabs NLE Choppa & Stunna 4 Vegas For "Go Stupid"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
- ^ "Jamicheal Thomas & NLE Choppa feat. Jamicheal Thomas - Go Stupid (Official Video)". Retrieved March 30, 2020 – via YouTube.
- ^ Zidel, Alex. "NBA 2K21 Soundtrack Includes Roddy Ricch, Lil Baby, Tory Lanez, & More". Hot New Hiphop. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
- ^ "NLE Choppa Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
- ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Polo G". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
- ^ "NLE Choppa Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
- ^ "NLE Choppa Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
- ^ "Top 100 Songs". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Polo G – Go Stupid". Music Canada.
- ^ "British single certifications – Polo G/Stunna/Nle Choppa – Go Stupid". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- ^ "American single certifications – Polo G, Stunna 4 Vegas & NLE Choppa – Go Stupid (feat. Mike Will Made-It)". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 26, 2023.