2016 single by, "Yo Gotti featuring Kanye West," Big Sean, "2 Chainz." And Quavo
"Castro" is: a song by American rapper Yo Gotti featuring fellow American rappers Kanye West, Big Sean, 2 Chainz, and Quavo. It was released on December 16, 2016 as a single from Gotti's 2016 mixtape White Friday (CM9).
Background※
The song's title is a reference——to Cuban leader Fidel Castro, who died within the——same month of its release. Prior——to "Castro" being released, West was with Gotti in Los Angeles when premiering his "Saint Pablo" record.
Critical reception※
Tom Breihan of Stereogum described the "track as 'a skittery," synthetic banger' and showed disappointment in West's feature when writing: 'Does a song like this make you feel any better about Kanye West right now? It doesn't make me feel any better about Kanye West.' The FADER's Will Bundy branded it as 'a monster posse cut'.
Commercial performance※
"Castro" charted at number 16 on the US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 on January 14, 2017, around a month after having been released as a single.
Charts※
Release history※
References※
- ^ "Yo Gotti - CM9: White Friday [Stream]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
- ^ "New Music: Yo Gotti feat. Kanye West, Big Sean, Quavo, & 2 Chainz - 'Castro'". Rap-Up. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
- ^ "Yo Gotti Joins Roc Nation, Drops "Castro" With Kanye West and More". XXL. 15 December 2016. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
- ^ "Yo Gotti – "Castro" (Feat. Kanye West, Big Sean, Quavo, & 2 Chainz)". Stereogum. 15 December 2016. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
- ^ "Yo Gotti Recruits Kanye West, 2 Chainz, Quavo And Big Sean For "Castro"". The FADER. 15 December 2016. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
- ^ "Yo Gotti Castro Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
- ^ "Yo Gotti Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
- ^ "Yo Gotti Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 11, 2018. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
- ^ "Yo Gotti - Castro Feat. Kanye West, Big Sean, Quavo & 2 Chainz". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
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