Act II: Date @ 8
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| Single by 4Batz | ||||
| Released | December 15, 2023 | |||
| Genre | R&B[1] | |||
| Length | 1:53 | |||
| Label | Self-released | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Neko Bennett | |||
| Producer(s) | Untitled Beatz | |||
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| "Act II: Date @ 8" (From The Block Performance) on YouTube | ||||
"Act II: Date @ 8" is a song by American singer 4Batz, released independently on December 15, 2023.[2][3] Written by 4Batz and produced by Untitled Beatz,[4] it peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100, number seven on the Hot R&B Songs chart, and number three on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart following a remix with Canadian rapper Drake.[5][6] 4Batz's video performance for the song went viral on TikTok as internet streamers and viewers reacted in surprise to his singing, which unexpectedly contrasted the drill-like visuals featured in the video.[7][8]
Background and release[edit]
On March 4, 2024, Canadian rapper Drake announced a remix of "Act II: Date @ 8" alongside co-signing 4Batz.[9][10] The following day, American singer Robin Thicke performed a cover on the song.[11][12] On March 8, Drake remixed "Act II: Date @ 8" with 4Batz via OVO Sound.[1][13]
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia Hip Hop/R&B (ARIA)[14] | 21 |
| Australia New Music Singles (ARIA)[15] | 20 |
| Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[16] | 72 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[17] | 14 |
| Denmark (Tracklisten)[18] | 37 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[19] | 15 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[20] | 28 |
| Luxembourg (Billboard)[21] | 24 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[22] | 62 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[23] | 15 |
| Portugal (AFP)[24] | 59 |
| South Africa (Billboard)[25] | 17 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[26] | 73 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[27] | 26 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[28] | 18 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[29] | 5 |
| UK Indie (OCC)[30] | 38 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[31] | 7 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[32] | 3 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[33] | 13 |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Espinoza, Joshua (March 8, 2024). "Drake Hops on 4batz's "Act II: Date @ 8" Remix". Complex. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ Leight, Elias (January 25, 2024). "4Batz, Singer Behind Viral Track "act ii: date @ 8," Sparks Major Label Bidding War". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- ^ Conteh, Mankaprr (March 8, 2024). "4batz Has a Hit. Should We Care How He Got It?". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ "Who produced act ii: date @ 8 by 4batz". Genius. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- ^ Zellner, Xander (January 8, 2024). "Hot 100 First-Timers: 4Batz Lands First Entry With Viral Hit 'Act II: Date @ 8'". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- ^ Berry, Peter (January 19, 2024). "What You Need to Know About 4batz, 2024's First Breakout Act". Complex. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
- ^ Pierre, Alphonse (March 11, 2024). "4batz / Drake: "act ii: date @ 8 (remix)"". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
- ^ Mamo, Heran (March 8, 2024). "Viral R&B Singer 4batz Says He's Just a 'Regular N—a From the Hood' – But He's Charmed Millions of Fans With His Music's Opposing Aesthetic". Billboard. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
- ^ Cummings-Grady, Mackenzie (March 5, 2024). "Drake Gives 4batz a Cosign With Upcoming Remix of 'Act II Date @ 8'". XXL. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- ^ Trapp, Malcolm (March 5, 2024). "Drake Teases A Remix Of 4batz's Viral Track "Act II: Date @ 8"". Rap-Up. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- ^ Mendez, Marisa (March 5, 2024). "4Batz Celeb Fan Club Adds Another Member with Robin Thicke 'Act II' Cover". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- ^ Alexandria, Lavender (March 6, 2024). "Robin Thicke Cosigns 4batz With A Cover Of "Act ii: date @ 8"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- ^ Gonzalez, Alex (March 8, 2024). "4Batz And Drake Ball Out For Their Ladies On Their Charming New 'Act II: Date @ 8 Remix'". Uproxx. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ "ARIA Top 40 Hip Hop/R&B Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. March 25, 2024. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ "ARIA Top 20 New Music Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. March 25, 2024. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ "4Batz – Act II: Date@8" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of March 23, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ "Track Top-40 Uge 11, 2024". Hitlisten. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of March 23, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ "Luxembourg Songs: Week of March 23, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ "4Batz – Act II: Date@8" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. March 18, 2024. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ "4Batz – Act II: Date@8". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
- ^ "South Africa Songs: Week of March 23, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 11". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ "4Batz – Act II: Date@8". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ Trust, Gary (March 18, 2024). "Ariana Grande's 'We Can't Be Friends' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Week of March 23, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ "Drake Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
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