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Whoa (Earl Sweatshirt song)

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"Whoa"
Single by Earl Sweatshirt featuring Tyler, the Creator
from the album Doris
ReleasedMarch 12, 2013
Recorded2012
StudioParamount Recording Studios (Hollywood, California)
GenreAlternative hip hop
Length3:16
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Tyler, The Creator
Earl Sweatshirt singles chronology
"Super Rich Kids"
(2013)
"Whoa"
(2013)
"Hive"
(2013)
Tyler, the Creator singles chronology
"Domo23"
(2013)
"Whoa"
(2013)
"Deathcamp" / "Fucking Young / Perfect"
(2015)
Music video
"WHOA" on YouTube

"Whoa" is a song by the American rapper Earl Sweatshirt featuring and produced by fellow American rapper Tyler, the Creator. Written by both, it was released on March 12, 2013 by Tan Cressida and Columbia as the second single from his debut studio album Doris. It was recorded at Paramount Recording Studios in Hollywood, California.[1]

Music video

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The music video was released on March 11, 2013 on the official Odd Future YouTube channel. It was directed by Tyler, The Creator's alter-ego Wolf Haley. It currently has over 27 million views as of November 2020.[2]

Personnel

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  • Earl Sweatshirt – performer, writer,
  • Tyler, The Creator – performer, writer, producer
  • Vic Wainstein – engineer
  • Jaycen Joshua – engineer
  • Dave Kutch – engineer

Charts

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Chart performance for "Whoa"
Chart (2013) Peak
position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[3] 46

References

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  1. ^ Michael Saponara. "Earl Sweatshirt Releases New Song 'The Mint,' Shares 'Some Rap Songs' Cover Art & Release Date". Billboard. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  2. ^ Tom Breihan (12 March 2013). "Earl Sweatshirt – "Whoa" Video (Feat. Tyler, The Creator)". Stereogum. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  3. ^ "Earl Sweatshirt Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 29, 2023.