My PYT
"My PYT" is a song by American rapper Wale featuring uncredited vocals from Sam Sneak for his studio album, Shine. The track peaked at number 54 on the Billboard Hot 100.[1]
"My PYT" | ||||
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Single by Wale | ||||
from the album Shine | ||||
Released | May 20, 2016 | |||
Recorded | 2016 | |||
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Length | 3:55 | |||
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Producer(s) | The Dope Boyz | |||
Wale singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"My PYT" on YouTube |
Background and release
On May 9, 2016, Wale tweeted a line from the song on his Twitter.[2] On May 20, 2016, Wale released the song on iTunes.[3]
The song interpolates the chorus of "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" by Michael Jackson and contains a sample of "Sexual Healing" by Marvin Gaye.[4][5]
Music video
The video of the song was released on July 25, 2016 on YouTube.[6] The video features various video models including Chasity Samone.
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[12] | Platinum | 1,000,000 |
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
- "Billboard Hot 100 of July 30, 2016". Billboard. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
- "Wale on Twitter: ""I wanna luh you... Pretty young thing " -MLK jr."". Wale on Twitter. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
- "My PYT - Single by Wale". Wale on iTunes. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
- Fleischer, Adam. "Wale Borrows From A Michael Jackson Classic For His New Single". MTV News. Retrieved 2019-06-28.
- "Wale feat. Sam Sneak's 'MY PYT' - Discover the Sample Source". WhoSampled. Retrieved 2019-06-28.
- "Wale - MY PYT [OFFICIAL VIDEO]". Warner Bros on YouTube. Retrieved July 26, 2016.
- "Wale Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
- "Wale Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
- "Wale Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
- "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
- "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
- "American single certifications – Wale – My P.Y.T." Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 28, 2018. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.
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