Banking on Me

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"Banking on Me"
Single by Gunna
ReleasedFebruary 14, 2022 (2022-02-14)
Length3:20
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Metro Boomin
Gunna singles chronology
"Too Easy"
(2021)
"Banking on Me"
(2022)
"Elon Musk"
(2022)

"Banking on Me" is a song by American rapper Gunna. It was released as a single through YSL Records and 300 Entertainment on February 14, 2022. Produced by Metro Boomin and mastered by Joe LaPorta, the song was originally included on the deluxe edition of Gunna's third studio album, DS4Ever, but he took the deluxe edition down and released the song as a standalone single on Valentine's Day.[1]

Background and composition[edit]

Gunna previewed "Banking on Me" through an Instagram story in late 2021.[2] On January 11, 2022, he released the deluxe edition of his third studio album, DS4Ever, with the song being one of four new tracks, but removed the deluxe edition the same day. Gunna later released it as a single on Valentine's Day.[3] Gunna raps over romantic piano lines with crudely suggestive lyrics, saying he would not want to "get tired" of his girlfriend, who delivers sexual variety.[4][5]

Charts[edit]

Weekly charts[edit]

Weekly chart performance for "Banking on Me"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6] 62
Global 200 (Billboard)[7] 109
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] 19
US Billboard Hot 100[9] 61
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] 20
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[11] 34

Year-end charts[edit]

2022 year-end chart performance for "Banking on Me"
Chart (2022) Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] 52

Certifications[edit]

Certifications for "Banking on Me"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[13] Gold 500,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Aaron Williams, Aaron (January 11, 2022). "Gunna Releases The Deluxe Edition Of 'DS4EVER' With Four New Songs". Uproxx. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
  2. ^ Lilah, Rose (February 14, 2022). "Gunna Finally Drops "Banking On Me"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
  3. ^ Callas, Brad (February 14, 2022). "Gunna Gifts Fans Metro Boomin Collab "Banking On Me" on Valentine's Day". Complex. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
  4. ^ Bustard, Andy (February 14, 2022). "Gunna Celebrates Valentine's Day With 'Banking On Me' As Chloe Bailey Dating Rumors Heat Up". HipHopDX. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
  5. ^ McKinney, Jessica (February 18, 2022). "Best New Music This Week: Kid Cudi, NIGO, Yeat, Jack Harlow, and More". Complex. Retrieved February 18, 2022.
  6. ^ "Gunna Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 1, 2022.
  7. ^ "Gunna Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 1, 2022.
  8. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. February 28, 2022. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
  9. ^ "Gunna Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 1, 2022.
  10. ^ "Gunna Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 1, 2022.
  11. ^ "Gunna Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  12. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
  13. ^ "American single certifications – Gunna – Banking on Me". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 29, 2022.