"My Type" is a song by American rapper Saweetie, released as a single on June 11, 2019, by Warner Records and Artistry Worldwide. It was first released as part of her 2019 EP Icy, and a music video was released for the track in July 2019. It was the basis of a social media challenge, and also became Saweetie's first entry on the US Billboard Hot 100, debuting at number 81 before peaking at 21. The song was written by Saweetie and produced by London on da Track, and samples the production of "Freek-a-Leek" by Petey Pablo, produced by Lil Jon.
Background The track samples "Freek-a-Leek" by Petey Pablo. The sampled track earned Pablo, who took "Freek-a-Leek" to number 2 on Billboards Rhythmic Songs Chart in 2004, a second No. 1 as a songwriter on Rhythmic Songs overall (his first being Ciara's "Goodies", on which he provided featured vocals), while co-writer Lil Jon earned an eighth No. 1, and the song's co-writer Quavo his fifth on the same chart."Saweetie's 'My Type' Hits No. 1 on Rhythmic Songs Airplay Chart" from Billboard (September 26, 2019)
Music video The music video was released on July 3, 2019, and directed by Daps. The video was filmed in San Leandro, California at Cherry Grove Park and San Leandro Adult School. It features Saweetie at a block party, rapping in front of drifting cars and twerking while standing on a basketball hoop. The video includes appearances by Kehlani and Kamaiyah.
Remixes On August 23, a remix featuring Yung Miami of City Girls and Jhené Aiko was released. On September 20, 2019, a Latin remix featuring Becky G and Melii was released. On October 25, 2019, a remix EP titled My Type (The Remixes) was released including the original song, both remixes, and remixes from Dillon Francis, French Montana, Wale, Tiwa Savage, and others.
Live performances At the 2019 BET Hip-Hop Awards, Saweetie performed "My Type" live alongside its "Freek-a-Leek" sampled artist Petey Pablo and producer Lil Jon.
Charts
Original version Weekly charts Chart (2019–2020) PeakpositionAustralian Hitseekers (ARIA) 6 Canada (Canadian Hot 100) 76 New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) 32 Romania (Airplay 100) 78 US Billboard Hot 100 21 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) 10 US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard) 24 US Rhythmic (Billboard) 1 US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard) 39 US Rolling Stone Top 100 27
Remix Chart (2019) Peakposition New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) 38
Year-end charts Chart (2019) Position US Billboard Hot 100 76 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) 32 US Rhythmic (Billboard) 13
Certifications
Release history Region Date Format Label United States June 11, 2019 Rhythmic contemporary August 27, 2019 Contemporary hit radio
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