Walk/Spin

"Walk/Spin"
Single by Kodak Black
from the album Kutthroat Bill: Vol. 1
ReleasedSeptember 16, 2022
Length2:46 ("Walk")
2:31 ("Spin")
LabelAtlantic
Songwriter(s)
Kodak Black singles chronology
"Spin the Block"
(2022) 		"Walk/Spin"
(2022) 		"I'm So Awesome"
(2022)
Music video
"Walk" on YouTube
"Spin" on YouTube

"Walk" and "Spin" are songs by American rapper Kodak Black, released together on September 16, 2022, as a dual single and the lead single from his mixtape Kutthroat Bill: Vol. 1 (2022). Both songs were produced by Tye Beats, while "Spin" was also produced by 8th. The official single cover artwork for "Walk/Spin" was photographed by Zac Schuss in Broward County.

Composition

With "Walk", Kodak Black raps about women, wealth and street life, while "Spin" has an atmosphere intended for dancing.[1]

Reception

The songs received praise from fans for a "unique flow and cadence".[2]

Music video

The music video for "Walk" was directed by KillerJack and released alongside the single.[3][4] In it, Kodak Black is seen on a bike in the company of three women and sitting on steps leading to nowhere in a dark environment. The music video for "Spin" shows him making dance moves in a Soul Train-inspired setting.[1]

Controversy

In October 2022, American rapper Saucy Santana accused Kodak Black of copying his song "Walk", released in June 2021, on "Spin"; the word walk is repeatedly used in the choruses of both songs.[5]

Charts

"Walk"

Chart performance for "Walk"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[6] 100
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] 31

"Spin"

Chart performance for "Spin"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[8] 18
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] 50

References

  1. ^ a b Powell, Jon (September 21, 2022). "Kodak Black unveils new visuals for "Walk" and "Spin"". Revolt. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
  2. ^ Hynes, Hayley (September 16, 2022). "Kodak Black Shares New Dual Release, "Walk/Spin"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
  3. ^ Callas, Brad (September 16, 2022). "Kodak Black Shares New Single "Spin" and Music Video "Walk"". Complex. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
  4. ^ Kelly, Dylan (September 16, 2022). "Kodak Black Dual-Releases New Tracks "Walk/Spin"". Hypebeast. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
  5. ^ Coleman II, C. Vernon (October 13, 2022). "Saucy Santana Appears to Accuse Kodak Black of Stealing His Song". XXL. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
  6. ^ "Kodak Black Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  7. ^ a b "Kodak Black Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  8. ^ "Kodak Black Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 10, 2023.