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"Finesse"
Single by Pheelz featuring Bnxn
Released3 March 2022 (2022-03-03)
Recorded2022
GenreAfro-fusion
Length2:31
LabelRiidiimacool
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Miichkel
Pheelz singles chronology
"One Life"
(2020) 		"Finesse"
(2022)
Music video
"Finesse" on YouTube

"Finesse" is a song by Nigerian record producer Pheelz. It was uploaded on TikTok in February 2022 and commercially released on 3 March 2022, through Riidiimacool.[1] The song was produced by Miichkel and features vocals from Nigerian Afro-fusion singer Bnxn. During its debut week, the record gained popularity across TikTok in Europe and America, with the #FolakeChallenge hashtag.[2]

It was ranked at number one on TheCable's list of 10 TCL radio pick of the week,[3] and number two on Music in Africa's top Afrobeats songs of 2022.[4] On 2 March 2022, the song was premiered on BBC Radio 1Xtra by DJ Edu on the Destination Africa program.[5] It debuted at number 131 on the Billboard Global 200,[6] and at number 106 on the Billboard Global Excl. US chart.[7]

Background

In a conversation with Pulse Nigeria music author, Motolani Alake, Pheelz said, "I was hanging out in the studio with a newly signed producer, Miichkel (MikeGoCrazy) when he played the beat. So, I added the melody, lyrics, and layers to the chorus. The final sound was so good I had to share a snippet on TikTok and other social media platforms that same night." He added, "Buju (now. Bnxn) hit me up after seeing the video on TikTok, so I asked him for a verse and he came through!"[8]

Commercial performance

In its debut week, "Finesse" peaked at number ten on the US World Digital Song Sales chart, for the week of 19 March 2022.[9] On 5 March 2022, the record peaked at number one in ten countries, including Dominica, Benin Republic, Cameroon, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Uganda,[10] and charted on 36 other countries on Apple Music, including within the top 40 of the UK Apple Music chart.[11] It debuted at number 131 on the Billboard Global 200,[6] and at number 106 on the Billboard Global Excl. US chart.[7]

"Finesse" debuted on Nigeria's Spotify Top 50 chart at number one,[10] global Apple Music Top 100 at number forty,[10] and was the most Shazamed song in the world on 8 March 2022.[12] It debuted at number one on the TurnTable Top 50 chart,[13] UK Afrobeats Singles Chart,[14] and number fifty-two on the UK Singles Chart.[15] The record also debuted at number nine on the TurnTable Top 50 Airplay on 15 March,[16] and debuted on number forty-four on the TurnTable Top 50 Streaming Songs on 9 March 2022.[17]

Credits and personnel

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Finesse"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
France (SNEP)[18] 85
Global 200 (Billboard)[6] 131
Ireland (IRMA)[19] 99
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[20] 84
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[21] 31
Nigeria (TurnTable Top 50)[13] 1
South Africa (RISA)[22] 31
Suriname (Nationale Top 40)[23] 1
UK Singles (OCC)[15] 52
UK Afrobeats Singles (OCC)[14] 1
UK Indie (OCC)[24] 7
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[25] 28
US Afrobeats Songs (Billboard)[26] 6
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[27] 15
US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[9] 10

Year-end charts

2022 year-end chart performance for "Finesse"
Chart (2022) Position
US Afrobeats Songs (Billboard)[28] 8

Certifications

Certifications for "Finesse"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[29] Platinum 80,000‡
Nigeria (TCSN)[30] 2× Platinum 200,000[31]
United Kingdom (BPI)[32] Silver 200,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release history and formats for "Finesse"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various 3 March 2022
Riidiimacool
[33]

References

  1. ^ "Song of the Day: 'Finesse' by Pheelz featuring BNXN". Grungecake. 11 March 2022. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  2. ^ Conteh, Mankaprr (18 March 2022). "Pheelz and Bnxn's 'Finesse' is Utterly Cool -- and Breaking Through Globally". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  3. ^ "TCL radio picks: Asa debuts with Wizkid-assisted 'IGD' as 'Finesse' lands top spot". TheCable Lifestyle. 5 March 2022. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  4. ^ "Top Afrobeats songs of 2022". Music In Africa. 18 March 2022. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  5. ^ "BBC Radio 1Xtra - DJ Edu - Destination Africa, Davido in conversation". BBC. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  6. ^ a b c "Billboard Global 200". Billboard. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  7. ^ a b "Billboard Global Excl. US". Billboard. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  8. ^ Alake, Motolani (4 March 2022). "Pheelz and Buju release Wizkid-endorsed new single, 'Finesse'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  9. ^ a b "World Digital Song Sales". Billboard. 2 January 2013. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  10. ^ a b c "'Finesse' By Pheelz Ft. BNXN Enters Apple Music Global & Spotify Charts | SEE DETAILS". NotjustOk. 5 March 2022. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  11. ^ Alake, Motolani (4 March 2022). "Buju and Pheelz's new banger, 'Finesse' hits No. 1 in London, UK". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  12. ^ Alake, Motolani (9 March 2022). "Buju and Pheelz's new chart-topper, 'Finesse' hits No. 1 on Shazam global charts". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  13. ^ a b "TurnTable Top 50: Pheelz & BNXN's "Finesse" Rises To No.1". The Native. 14 March 2022. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  14. ^ a b "Official Afrobeats Chart Top 20". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  15. ^ a b "Official Singles Chart Top 100". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  16. ^ "Turntable Top 50 Airplay Chart". Turntable Charts. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  17. ^ "Turntable Top 50 Streaming Songs". Turntable Charts. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  18. ^ "Top Singles (Week 18, 2022)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
  19. ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
  20. ^ "Pheelz x Buju – Finesse" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
  21. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 3 October 2022. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
  22. ^ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100 Week 14-2022". TOSAC. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
  23. ^ "Nationale Top 40 Suriname: Top 5 – 23 June 2022". Nationale Top 40 Suriname. 20 June 2022. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
  24. ^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  25. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  26. ^ Cusson, Michael (29 March 2022). "Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
  27. ^ "Rhythmic Airplay: Week of August 13, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  28. ^ "Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
  29. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Pheelz – Finesse". Music Canada. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  30. ^ "TurnTable Certification". www.turntablecharts.com. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
  31. ^ "BNXN fka Buju Makes History With The First 'Platinum' Certified-Single in Modern Era of Nigerian Music". www.turntablecharts.com.
  32. ^ "British single certifications – Pheelz & Bnxn – Finesse". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  33. ^ "Finesse - Single by Pheelz & Buju". 3 March 2022. Retrieved 18 March 2022 – via Apple Music.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finesse_(Pheelz_song)

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