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First Day Out (Kodak Black song)

"First Day Out"
Single by Kodak Black
ReleasedJune 16, 2017 (2017-06-16)
Length3:00
Label
Songwriter(s)Derek Garcia * Dieuson Octave[1]
Producer(s)Dyryk
Kodak Black singles chronology
"ISpy (Remix)"
(2017) 		"First Day Out"
(2017) 		"Pills & Automobiles"
(2017)
Music video
First Day Out on YouTube

"First Day Out" is a song recorded by American rapper Kodak Black. Produced by Dyryk, the song was his third non-album single and ninth career single.

Background

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The song is Black's first since his release from jail after a three-month sentence he received in early 2017 for violating his probation.[2][3][4] It was described by Stereogum as "the latest in a growing tradition of songs that rappers record immediately after returning from prison."[2] The song lyrically discusses Black hiding drugs in his jail cell and celebrating freedom upon his release.[2][5]

Music video

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The song was also released alongside a music video, Black's first since the jail sentence, which features him "relishing his freedom with bags of money, delicious food, and sporty cars."[6][7] Directed by 20K, the video "opens with Black hugging his mom and surveying his surroundings,"[8] before "celebrating with friends, partying and balling out upon his return home."[9][10]

Charts

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Chart Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[11] 61
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] 27
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[13] 20
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[14] 80

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[15] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ "ASCAP Repertory entry for this song". ASCAP. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Kodak Black – "First Day Out" Video". Stereogum. 2017-06-16. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
  3. ^ "Kodak Black - First Day Out". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
  4. ^ "Kodak Black Says New Video Is "Coming Soon" In First Day Out Of Jail". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
  5. ^ "What Kodak Black Did On His First Day Out Of Prison". HipHopDX. 2017-06-06. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
  6. ^ "Watch Kodak Black Celebrate His Return From Jail in 'First Day Out'". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
  7. ^ "Kodak Black Enjoys His Freedom In "First Day Out" (Video)". Vibe. 2017-06-16. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
  8. ^ "Kodak Black Celebrates His Freedom In The New 'First Day Out' Video". UPROXX. 2017-06-16. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
  9. ^ "Watch Kodak Black's Video for First Post-Jail Solo Song "First Day Out"". Complex. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
  10. ^ "Video: Kodak Black – 'First Day Out'". Rap-Up. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
  11. ^ "Kodak Black Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  12. ^ "Kodak Black Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  13. ^ "Kodak Black Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  14. ^ "Kodak Black Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  15. ^ "American single certifications – Kodak Black – First Day Out". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 31, 2022.