Chill Bill
| "Chill Bill" | |||||||
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| Single by Rob Stone featuring J. Davis and Spooks | |||||||
| from the album Straight Bummin' | |||||||
| Released | June 17, 2016 | ||||||
| Format | Digital download | ||||||
| Recorded | 2014 | ||||||
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| Length | 3:02 | ||||||
| Label | RCA | ||||||
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| Producer(s) | Purp Dogg | ||||||
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"Chill Bill" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Rob Stone. The song features vocals from American rappers J. Davis and Spooks and was released on June 17, 2016 by RCA Records.[1] The official remix features verses from D.R.A.M., Denzel Curry and Cousin Stizz.[2]
Background
The whistle that is heard from "Chill Bill" is from a 1968 British psychological thriller film called "Twisted Nerve". The film follows a man with multi-personalities on a killing spree to be closer to the woman that he loves. The whistling theme was created by composer Bernard Herrmann and was featured in the film Kill Bill: Volume 1[3][4]
Music video
The song's accompanying music video premiered on June 25, 2015 on Twelve O'Seven's account on YouTube. Since its release, the video has received over 17 million views.[5]
Commercial performance
On the chart dated August 20, 2016, "Chill Bill" entered the US Billboard Hot 100 at number 97,[6] the song peaked at number 29.
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts
| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] | 53 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[8] | 29 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] | 8 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/Sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[10] | Gold | 500,000 |
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*sales figures based on certification alone | ||
References
- ↑ "Chill Bill by Rob $tone on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
- ↑ "Rob $tone - Chill Bill (Remix) Feat. D.R.A.M., Denzel Curry & Cousin Stizz [New Song]". Retrieved August 28, 2016.
- ↑ "A History Of The Whistle Sample On Rob $tone's "Chill Bill"". Retrieved August 9, 2016.
- ↑ "Twisted Nerve whistling scene (better quality)". Retrieved August 9, 2016.
- ↑ "Rob $tone - Chill Bill ft. J.Davis & Spooks (Dir. Alex Vibe)". YouTube. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
- ↑ "Billboard Hot 100 on August 20, 2016". Retrieved August 9, 2016.
- ↑ "Rob Stone – Chart history" Canadian Hot 100 for Rob Stone. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
- ↑ "Rob Stone – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Rob Stone. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ↑ "Rob Stone – Chart history" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for Rob Stone. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
- ↑ "American single certifications – Rob $tone Feat. J. Davi$ & Spooks – Chill Bill". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 10, 2016. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH