"Distraction" is a song by American rapper Polo G. It was released as a single through Columbia Records on June 3, 2022. Polo wrote the song with producer Southside and co-producers Cubeatz (Tim and Kevin Gomringer) and J3 (James Jackson Jarves). "Distraction" marks Polo's first official single since Hall of Fame 2.0 (2021), which serves as the deluxe edition of his third studio album, Hall of Fame (2021).[1] Polo announced the song on May 26, 2022, alongside a trailer video.[2]
"Distraction" | ||||
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Single by Polo G | ||||
from the album Hood Poet | ||||
Released | June 3, 2022 | |||
Length | 2:51 | |||
Label | Columbia | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | ||||
Polo G singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Distraction" on YouTube |
Credits and personnel
edit- Polo G – vocals, songwriting
- Southside – production, songwriting
- Cubeatz
- Tim Gomringer – co-production, songwriting
- Kevin Gomringer – co-production, songwriting
- J3 – co-production, songwriting
- Todd Hurtt – mixing, recording
- Patrizio Pigliapoco – mixing
- Eric Lagg – mastering
- Ignacio Portales – engineering assistance
- J Shriver – engineering assistance
- Jesse Navarro – engineering assistance
- Walker Riggs – engineering assistance
Charts
editChart (2022) | Peak position |
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Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[3] | 31 |
Global 200 (Billboard)[4] | 66 |
Ireland (IRMA)[5] | 70 |
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[6] | 7 |
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[7] | 19 |
UK Singles (OCC)[8] | 61 |
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[9] | 25 |
US Billboard Hot 100[10] | 39 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] | 7 |
Certifications
editRegion | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[12] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
edit- ^ Cho, Regina (June 3, 2022). "Polo G returns with new "Distraction" single". Revolt. Retrieved June 3, 2022.
- ^ Cummings-Grady, Mackenzie (June 3, 2022). "Polo G Drops Teaser For New Song 'Distraction'". HipHopDX. Retrieved June 3, 2022.
- ^ "Polo G Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 14, 2022.
- ^ "Polo G Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 14, 2022.
- ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 10, 2022.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 13, 2022. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
- ^ "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 23". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved June 10, 2022.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 10, 2022.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 10, 2022.
- ^ "Polo G Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 14, 2022.
- ^ "Polo G Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 14, 2022.
- ^ "American single certifications – Polo G – Distraction". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
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