Track Star (song)

"Track Star" is a song by American rapper Mooski. It is the lead single from the debut studio album Melodic Therapy 4 the Broken. It was released on TikTok on June 17, 2020, and other streaming services on February 19, 2021. The song was later remixed featuring American recording artists Chris Brown, Yung Bleu and A Boogie wit da Hoodie.

"Track Star"
Single by Mooski
from the album Melodic Therapy 4 the Broken
Released
  • June 17, 2020 (TikTok)
  • February 19, 2021 (official single)
Length3:19
LabelUniversal
Songwriter(s)
  • Darien Hinton
  • Levi de Jong
Producer(s)Woodpecker
Mooski singles chronology
"Track Star"
(00000001)		 "Game of Love"
(2021)

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 number 21 on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 on the week of February 26, 2021. It later reached number 99 and reaching number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100. Additionally, the song spent a total of 20 weeks on the latter chart. It also peaked at number 53 on the UK Singles Chart.

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[15] Gold 40,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[16] Silver 200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[17] 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. May 18, 2021.
  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. Seabrook III, Robby (April 7, 2021). "The Break Presents: Mooski". XXL Mag. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
  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 Hip Hop and 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. "British single certifications – Mooski – Track Star". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
  17. "American single certifications – Mooski". Recording Industry Association of America.
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