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"Flocky Flocky"
Song by Don Toliver featuring Travis Scott
from the album Life of a Don
ReleasedOctober 8, 2021
Length3:03
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Music video
"Flocky Flocky" on YouTube

"Flocky Flocky" is a song by American rapper Don Toliver, released on October 8, 2021 from his second studio album Life of a Don. It features American rapper Travis Scott. The song was produced by Cardo, Dez Wright and Mu Lean.

Background

A snippet of the song surfaced online in October 2020.[1]

Following the release of Life of a Don, Don Toliver told Ebro Darden on Apple Music 1:

"Flocky Flocky" was one regular studio recording day I had and [Travis Scott] randomly […] came to my session and just pulled up on me. I already had that record, I just did that record before he walked in. He pulled up and instantly laid his verse down. I was just happy man, I was just happy he pulled up to the session, period. Seeing him get on the mic and doing that verse was exciting.[2]

In December 2021, Mu Lean released a video in which he walks through the production process of the song.[3]

Composition

The song focuses on the rappers' "rockstar lifestyle" which includes drug usage, and is performed with vocals in Auto-Tune.[4]

Critical reception

Aron A. of HotNewHipHop called the song a "trancey banger",[4] while Robin Murray of Clash called it "an addictive Travis Scott burner".[5] Kyann-Sian Williams of NME gave a negative review, commenting that "the duo court that moody sound but also add the tinny melodies popular in pop-rap nowadays. It feels chaotic and rushed, never mind Travis Scott's mostly nonsensical lines: 'I keep a place to bait, to tune your brain up / She stuffs her face in cake, no way it's safe'."[6]

Music video

An official music video was released on October 11, 2021. Shot through fisheye lens with grainy, night vision-like footage,[7][8] it starts with the rappers racing in their Lamborghinis on a highway at night,[7][8][9][10] before fueling up and boarding a private jet to New Orleans.[7][8][11] They hang out in the studio, dine on wings and throw money at a strip club,[7][8][9][11] visit a mural of Lil Wayne in his neighborhood of Hollygrove[7][8][10] and ride in a limousine.[11]

Charts

Chart performance for "Flocky Flocky"
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[12] 44
France (SNEP)[13] 174
Global 200 (Billboard)[14] 46
Ireland (IRMA)[15] 99
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[16] 5
UK Singles (OCC)[17] 99
US Billboard Hot 100[18] 53
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[19] 15

References

  1. ^ "Don Toliver - Flocky Flocky (feat. Travis Scott) [Snippet]". SoundCloud. October 10, 2020. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  2. ^ "Don Toliver: 'Life of a DON,' Capturing Life in Music and Working with Travis Scott". YouTube. October 14, 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  3. ^ "The Making Of Don Toliver's "Flocky Flocky" With Mu Lean | Looproad Breakdowns EP01". Retrieved 27 January 2022 – via YouTube.
  4. ^ a b A., Aron (October 9, 2021). "Don Toliver Unites With Travis Scott On "Flocky Flocky"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  5. ^ Murray, Robin (October 10, 2021). "Don Toliver - Life Of A Don - A fantastic album that reinforces his status..." Clash. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
  6. ^ Williams, Kyann-Siann. "Don Toliver – 'Life Of A Don' review: Texan rapper explores new depths". NME. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
  7. ^ a b c d e Saponara, Michael (October 11, 2021). "Don Toliver & Travis Scott Race High-Speed Lamborghinis In 'Flocky Flocky Video'". HipHopDX. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  8. ^ a b c d e Li, Nicolaus (October 12, 2021). "Don Toliver and Travis Scott Speed Around New Orleans for Their "Flocky Flocky" Visual". Hypebeast. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  9. ^ a b Powell, Jon (October 11, 2021). "Don Toliver and Travis Scott are true rockstars in "Flocky Flocky" video". Revolt. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  10. ^ a b Grant, Shawn (October 12, 2021). "Don Toliver Joined by Travis Scott for New "Flocky Flocky" Video". The Source. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  11. ^ a b c Williams, Aaron (October 11, 2021). "Don Toliver And Travis Scott's Lo-Fi 'Flocky Flocky' Video Depicts A Debauched Day In Their Lives". Uproxx. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  12. ^ "Don Toliver Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  13. ^ "Don Toliver – Flocky Flocky" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  14. ^ "Don Toliver Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  15. ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Don Toliver". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  16. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 18, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  17. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  18. ^ "Don Toliver Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  19. ^ "Don Toliver Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flocky_Flocky