Papi Chulo (Octavian and Skepta song)

"Papi Chulo"
"Papi Chulo"
Single by Octavian and Skepta
from the album Alpha
Released	13 March 2020
Length	2:41
Label	Black Butter
Songwriter(s)	Skepta; Charles Eric Driggers; Octavian; Kevin Andre Price; Kiowa Roukema;
Producer(s)	YoungKio; Grizzly;
Octavian singles chronology
Skepta singles chronology

"Papi Chulo" is a song performed by British rapper and singer-songwriter Octavian and English rapper Skepta. It was released as a single on 13 March 2020 through Black Butter Records.^[2] The song peaked at number 37 on the UK Singles Chart.

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Papi Chulo" was first released onto YouTube on 13 March 2020.^[3] Rappers ASAP Ferg, ASAP Nast, and Michael Phantom all make cameo appearances.^[4]

Charts

Chart performance of "Papi Chulo"
Chart (2020)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)^[5]	85
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)^[6]	14
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)^[7]	99
Ireland (IRMA)^[8]	37
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)^[9]	66
UK Singles (OCC)^[10]	37
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)^[11]	21

Certifications


Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
New Zealand (RMNZ)^[12]	Platinum	30,000^‡
United Kingdom (BPI)^[13]	Gold	400,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

^ "ASCAP Songview repertory entry for this song". Retrieved January 5, 2024.
^ "Papi Chulo - Single by Octavian & Skepta on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 30 March 2020.
^ "Octavian & Skepta - Papi Chulo". Retrieved 30 March 2020 – via YouTube.
^ Minsker, Evan. "Octavian and Skepta Share New Song "Papi Chulo": Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 2 November 2020". The ARIA Report. No. 1600. Australian Recording Industry Association. 2 November 2020. p. 4.
^ "Octavian & Skepta – Papi Chulo" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
^ "Skepta Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
^ "Octavian & Skepta – Papi Chulo". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 March 2020.
^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 March 2020.
^ "New Zealand single certifications – Octavian And Skepta – Papi Chulo". Radioscope. Retrieved 29 December 2024. Type Papi Chulo in the "Search:" field.
^ "British single certifications – Octavian & Skepta – Papi Chulo". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 12 September 2024.

[1] "ASCAP Songview repertory entry for this song". Retrieved January 5, 2024.

[2] "Papi Chulo - Single by Octavian & Skepta on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 30 March 2020.

[3] "Octavian & Skepta - Papi Chulo". Retrieved 30 March 2020 – via YouTube.

[4] Minsker, Evan. "Octavian and Skepta Share New Song "Papi Chulo": Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 13 March 2013.

[5] "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 2 November 2020". The ARIA Report. No. 1600. Australian Recording Industry Association. 2 November 2020. p. 4.

[sc_Flanders_Tip_Octavian_&_Skepta-6] "Octavian & Skepta – Papi Chulo" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 6 November 2020.

[sc_Canada_Skepta-7] "Skepta Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 10 November 2020.

[sc_Ireland4_-8] "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 November 2020.

[sc_Switzerland_Octavian_&_Skepta-9] "Octavian & Skepta – Papi Chulo". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 15 November 2020.

[sc_UK_-10] "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 March 2020.

[sc_UKrandb_-11] "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 March 2020.

[New_ZealandOctavian_And_SkeptaPapi_ChulosingleCertRef-12] "New Zealand single certifications – Octavian And Skepta – Papi Chulo". Radioscope. Retrieved 29 December 2024. Type Papi Chulo in the "Search:" field.

[United_KingdomOctavian_&_SkeptaPapi_ChulosingleCertRef-13] "British single certifications – Octavian & Skepta – Papi Chulo". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 12 September 2024.

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Discography
Studio albums	Microphone Champion (2009) Doin' It Again (2011) Konnichiwa (2016) Ignorance Is Bliss (2019) Insomnia (2020)
Singles	"Rolex Sweep" "Sunglasses At Night" "Too Many Man" "Bad Boy" "Rescue Me" "Cross My Heart" "So Alive" "Amnesia" "Hold On" "Make Peace Not War" "That's Not Me" "Shutdown" "Ladies Hit Squad" "Man" "Ding-a-Ling" "Pure Water" "Energy (Stay Far Away)" "Bullet from a Gun" "Greaze Mode" "Love Me Not" "Papi Chulo" "Waze" "Victory Lap"
Featured singles	"Hello Good Morning" (remix) "Can You Hear Me? (Ayayaya)" "Praise the Lord (Da Shine)" "Money Right" "Bet" "Back to Basics" "Welcome to the Party" (remix) "How Far?" "London Tonight Freestyle"
Other songs	"It Ain't Safe" "What Do You Mean?" "Little Demon" "Show Out" "Toxic"
Associated acts	Jme Frisco Jammer Wiley Roll Deep

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