Track Star (song)

"Track Star" is a song by American rapper Mooski. It was released on TikTok on June 17, 2020, and other streaming services on February 19, 2021. The song was later remixed by American singer Chris Brown and American rappers Yung Bleu and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie.

"Track Star"
Single by Mooski
ReleasedJune 17, 2020
Length3:19
LabelUniversal
Songwriter(s)
  • Darien Hinton
  • Levi de Jong
Producer(s)Woodpecker
Mooski singles chronology
"Track Star"
(2020)		 "Peak’N"
(2020)

Background

The track was released on February 19, 2021, following its success on TikTok. A remix featuring A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Chris Brown and Yung Bleu was released on May 18, 2021.[1]

Music video

A music video was released on April 7, 2021. It was directed by BenMarc and produced by VisionBank.[2] Coi Leray also stars in the video.[3]

Reception and chart success

Robby Seabrook III of XXL wrote that the track is "a melodic ode centered on a woman who has let go of a troubled relationship despite her man's attempts to fix it", and of the artist, "Everything is looking up for the young artist from Alabama, making him a perfect fit for XXL's The Break this week."[4]

In a Billboard article, Mooski spoke on his rise to success: "Where I come from, it's unheard of. I've been counted out my whole life and I've always been successful because I work hard. I didn't need anybody in my corner -- I wanted them in my corner."[5]

"Track Star" debuted at No. 21 on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 on the week of February 26, 2021, before debuting at No. 99 on the main Hot 100, peaking at No. 31 and spending a total of 20 weeks on the chart. It also peaked at number 53 in the United Kingdom.

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[15] Gold 40,000
United States (RIAA)[16] Platinum 1,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. "Mooski drops "Track Star" remix with Chris Brown, A Boogie wit da Hoodie & Yung Bleu". The Source.
  2. "Mooski - Track Star (Official Video)" – via YouTube.
  3. "Mooski's 'Track Star' Video Stars Coi Leray As His On-And-Off Lover". UPROXX. April 8, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
  4. April 7, Robby Seabrook IIIPublished; 2021. "The Break Presents: Mooski". XXL Mag. Retrieved August 8, 2021.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. "Chartbreaker: Mooski Always Believed in His Ability to 'Sing at a Rapper's Pace'". Billboard.
  6. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  7. "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
  8. "Billboard Hot 100: May 15, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  9. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart: June 5, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  10. "Pop Airplay Chart: Week of July 10, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  11. "Rhythmic Airplay: June 12, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  12. "Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  13. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  14. "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  15. "Canadian single certifications – Mooski – Track Star". Music Canada. August 4, 2021.
  16. "American single certifications – Mooski". Recording Industry Association of America.
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