Static (Steve Lacy song)
| "Static" | ||||
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| Single by Steve Lacy | ||||
| from the album Gemini Rights | ||||
| Released | July 8, 2022 | |||
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| Length |
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| Label | RCA | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Steve Lacy | |||
| Steve Lacy singles chronology | ||||
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"Static" is a song recorded by the American musician Steve Lacy. It was the third released single from his second studio album, Gemini Rights, on July 8, 2022.
In 2024, the song became popular on TikTok after a video of a TikToker that says "English or Spanish": when the responder says "English", the TikToker will say "whoever moves first, is gay", and the responder is pranked while the music plays, while the Spanish response features a Spanish translation.[1][2]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2022–2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[3] | 68 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[4] | 66 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[5] | 159 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[6] | 49 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[7] | 56 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[8] | 23 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 78 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] | 22 |
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[11] | 10 |
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[12] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[13] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
[edit]- ^ Weedston, Lindsey (June 13, 2024). "'Do you speak English or Spanish?': The meme making people gay". The Daily Dot. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ^ Abed, Kawter (September 19, 2024). "TikTok's 'English or Spanish' meme trend explained". Dexerto. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ^ "Steve Lacy – Static". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ "Steve Lacy Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
- ^ "Steve Lacy Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ "Steve Lacy Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ "Steve Lacy Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ "Steve Lacy Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Steve Lacy – Static". Music Canada. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ "British single certifications – Steve Lacy – Static". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
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