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Peru (song)

{{short description|2021 single by Fireboy DML}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2024}}

{{Infobox song

| name = Peru

| cover = Fireboy DML - Peru.png

| alt = Cover, shows Fireboy and Shizzi

| type = single

| artist = Fireboy DML

| album = Playboy

| released = {{Start date|2021|07|20|df=y}}

| recorded =

| studio =

| genre = Afrobeats

| length = 2:31

| label = {{hlist|YBNL Nation|Empire}}

| writer = * Fireboy DML

  • Ivory Scott IV
  • Kolten Perine

| producer = Shizzi & Kolten “SippiBoy” Perine

| prev_title = Champion

| prev_year = 2020

| next_title = Frozen (Remix)

| next_year = 2022

| misc = {{External music video|{{YouTube|p6uXFreFPyA|"Peru"}}}}

}}

{{Infobox song

| name = Peru

| cover = Fireboy DML Peru remix.jpg

| alt =

| type = single

| artist = Fireboy DML and Ed Sheeran

| album = Playboy {{noitalic|and}} = {{noitalic|(Tour Edition)}}

| released = {{Start date|2021|12|24|df=y}}

| recorded =

| studio =

| genre = Afrobeats

| length = 3:07

| label = {{hlist|Island|Empire}}

| writer = * Fireboy DML

  • Ivory Scott IV
  • Ed Sheeran
  • Kolten Perine

| producer = Shizzi & Kolten “SippiBoy” Perine

| chronology = Ed Sheeran

| prev_title = Sausage Rolls for Everyone

| prev_year = 2021

| next_title = The Joker and the Queen

| next_year = 2022

| misc = {{External music video|{{YouTube|pekzpzNCNDQ|"Peru"}}}}

}}

"Peru" is a song by Nigerian singer Fireboy DML. It was released on 20 July 2021, through YBNL Nation, and distributed by Empire. "Peru" was written by Fireboy DML, Ivory Scott, & Kolten Perine and produced by Shizzi & Perine. On 23 December 2021, a reworked version of "Peru" was released, in collaboration with English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. The music video for the version with Sheeran was released on 24 December 2021.{{cite web |last1=Kreps |first1=Daniel |title=Ed Sheeran Hops on Remix of Fireboy DML's Hit Single 'Peru' A&R’d by Dashawn “ Happie “ White |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/ed-sheeran-fireboy-dml-peru-remix-1276009/ |website=Rolling Stone |access-date=28 December 2021 |date=25 December 2021}} An additional remix, featuring rappers 21 Savage and Blxst was also later released. The song was nominated at the 7th annual African Entertainment Awards USA for Song of the Year. The song is not about the country of Peru, but rather a reference to Nigerian singer Peruzzi; the government of Peru nonetheless reacted positively to the song on Twitter.{{cite web |title=Peruvian Government Reacts To Fireboy and Ed Sheeran's "Peru" |url=https://guardian.ng/life/music/peruvian-government-reacts-to-fireboy-and-ed-sheerans-peru/ |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |access-date=28 December 2021 |date=25 December 2021}}

Background

After the song garnered popularity and reached number one on the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart, Fireboy reached out to Sheeran for a remix through the founder of SB.TV, Jamal Edwards.{{cite web |title=Ed Sheeran Hops On Fireboy's "Peru Remix" |url=https://guardian.ng/life/music/ed-sheeran-hops-on-fireboys-peru-remix/ |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |access-date=28 December 2021 |date=15 December 2021}} On 11 February 2022, he released the official remix of "Peru", with featured vocals from 21 Savage and Blxst, through Empire Distribution for YBNL Nation.{{cite web |title=21 Savage and Blxst Hop on Fireboy DML’s "Peru" Remix |url=https://www.complex.com/music/fireboy-dml-21-savage-blxst-peru-remix |website=Complex |access-date=19 March 2022 |language=en}}

Music video

On 6 August 2021, Fireboy released the music video for "Peru". The visual sees Fireboy lounging around the streets of the US, seen in the studio, skydiving and trying out dishes. The visual was directed by Mariano Valentino, with additional footage shot by Dakota Lim, and Diego Pina. The visual was edited by Ryan Corr.{{cite web |last1=Tv |first1=Bn |title=Fireboy DML Serves Up Visualizer for Hit Single "Peru" |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2021/08/fireboy-dml-visualizer-peru/ |website=BellaNaija |access-date=28 December 2021 |date=8 August 2021}} The new version, music video featuring Ed Sheeran, was released on 24 December 2021. Directed by Gabriella Kingsley, and shot in London, United Kingdom.{{cite web |title=Fireboy DML & Ed Sheeran Release New Video for 'Peru' |url=https://h-wing.net/fireboy-dml-ed-sheeran-release-new-video-for-peru/ |website=HWING |access-date=28 December 2021 |date=24 December 2021}} The music video reached 1.9 million views, less than 24 hours after its releases.{{cite web |title=‘Peru’ remix ft. Ed Sheeran hits over 1m views in less than 24 hours |url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2021/12/25/peru-remix-ft-ed-sheeran-hits-over-1m-views-in-less-than-24-hours/ |website=P.M. News |access-date=28 December 2021}} On 21 December 2021, Fireboy shared a short clip on his social platforms, singing "Peru" with Sheeran.{{cite web |title=Ed Sheeran sings in Yorùbá on the remix of Fireboy DML's 'Peru' |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/ed-sheeran-sings-yoruba-remix-fireboy-dml-peru-3125687 |website=NME |access-date=28 December 2021 |date=23 December 2021}}

Accolades

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|+Awards and nominations for "Peru"

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! scope="col" |Award

! scope="col" |Result

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|African Entertainment Awards USA

|Song of the Year

|{{nom}}

NAACP Image Awards

|Outstanding International Song

|{{nom}}

Commercial performance

"Peru" peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart,{{cite web |title=peru {{!}} full Official Chart History {{!}} Official Charts Company |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/search/singles/peru/ |website=www.officialcharts.com |access-date=31 December 2021}} and number one on UK Afrobeats Singles Chart.{{cite web |title=Official Afrobeats Chart Top 20 {{!}} Official Charts Company |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/afrobeats-chart/20211024/afrobeat/ |website=www.officialcharts.com |access-date=28 December 2021 |language=en}} It would eventually spend 22 consecutive weeks in the top 10, tying "Shape of You" and "Bad Habits" as Sheeran's longest-charting songs in the top 10. On 2 August, it debuted at number ten on the TurnTable Top 50.{{cite web |title=TurnTable Top 50 chart |url=https://turntablecharts.com/Charts/Top50 |website=Turntable Charts |access-date=28 December 2021 |language=en}}{{cite web |last1=Alake |first1=Motolani |title=Here are the top 10 Nigerian songs of the week: Kizz Daniel's 'Lie' remains at No. 1 for fourth week |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/here-are-the-top-10-nigerian-songs-of-the-week-kizz-daniels-lie-remains-at-no-1-for/5skztnc |website=Pulse Nigeria |access-date=28 December 2021 |language=en |date=9 September 2021}} On 4 August, the song peaked at number 14 on the TurnTable Top 50 Airplay chart.{{cite web |title=Turntable Top 50 Airplay Chart |url=https://www.turntablecharts.com/Charts/Airplay |website=Turntable Charts |access-date=29 December 2021 |language=en}} On the same day, it peaked at number five on TurnTable Top 50 streaming songs chart.{{cite web |title=Turntable Top 50 Streaming Songs Chart |url=https://www.turntablecharts.com/Charts/Streaming |website=Turntable Charts |access-date=29 December 2021 |language=en}} On 26 August, "Peru" peaked at number 26 on TurnTable TV Top songs chart.{{cite web |title=Turntable TV Top songs chart |url=https://www.turntablecharts.com/Charts/TvtopSongs |website=Turntable Charts |access-date=29 December 2021 |language=en}} It was named on the Apple Music Top Songs of 2021 in Nigeria.{{cite web |title=Wizkid, Olamide, Fireboy DML & Lojay make Apple Music Top Songs of 2021 |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2021/12/apple-music-top-songs-2021/ |website=BellaNaija |access-date=28 December 2021 |date=2 December 2021}} "Peru" is Fireboy's most popular record with over 20.6 million Spotify streams as of December 2021.

Track listing

  • Digital download and streaming
  1. "Peru" – 2:31
  • Digital download, streaming and CD single
  1. "Peru" (with Ed Sheeran) – 3:07
  • Digital download and streaming
  1. "Peru" (Acoustic) (with Ed Sheeran) – 2:52
  • Digital download and streaming
  1. "Peru" (Remix) (with 21 Savage and Blxst) – 3:06
  • Digital download and streaming
  1. "Peru" (R3hab Remix) (with Ed Sheeran) – 2:29

Charts

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=Weekly charts=

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|+ Weekly chart performance for "Peru"

! scope="col"| Chart (2021–2022)

! scope="col"| Peak
position

{{single chart|Canada|37|artist=Fireboy DML|rowheader=true|access-date=5 April 2022}}
{{single chart|Billboardcanadachrtop40|24|artist=Fireboy DML|rowheader=true|access-date=5 April 2022}}
{{single chart|Billboardeurodigital|12|artist=Fireboy DML|rowheader=true|access-date=26 February 2022}}
{{single chart|France|28|artist=Fireboy DML & Ed Sheeran|song=Peru|rowheader=true|access-date=26 May 2022}}
{{single chart|Billboardglobal200|34|artist=Fireboy DML|rowheader=true|access-date=15 March 2022}}
{{single chart|Hungarysingle|27|year=2022|week=16|rowheader=true|access-date=29 April 2022}}
{{single chart|Ireland4|7|date=20220311|rowheader=true|access-date=11 March 2022}}
scope="row"| Luxembourg (Billboard){{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/ed-sheeran/chart-history/i12/|title=Ed Sheeran - Chart history (Luxembourg Songs)|magazine=Billboard|access-date=22 May 2022}}

| 19

{{single chart|Dutch40|21|year=2022|week=12|rowheader=true|access-date=19 March 2022}}
{{single chart|Dutch100|11|artist=Fireboy DML & Ed Sheeran|song=Peru|rowheader=true|access-date=12 March 2022}}
scope="row"| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ){{cite web|url=https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/hot-singles/2021-12-31|title=NZ Hot Singles Chart|publisher=Recorded Music NZ|date=3 January 2022|access-date=1 January 2022}}

| 3

{{single chart|South Africa2|29|year=2022|week=05|rowheader=true|access-date=1 June 2024}}
scope="row"| Suriname (Nationale Top 40){{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=5453084284722276|title=Top 5 {{!}} 31 Maart 2022|trans-title=Top 5 {{!}} 31 March 2022|publisher=Nationale Top 40 Suriname|date=7 April 2022|access-date=7 July 2023|language=nl}}

| 2

{{single chart|Sweden|35|artist=Fireboy DML & Ed Sheeran|song=Peru|rowheader=true|access-date=7 January 2022}}
{{single chart|Switzerland|31|artist=Fireboy DML & Ed Sheeran|song=Peru|rowheader=true|access-date=6 February 2022}}
{{single chart|UK|2|date=20220128|rowheader=true|access-date=28 January 2022}}
{{single chart|UKindie|13|date=20211231|rowheader=true|access-date=1 January 2022|refname=UKIND}}
{{single chart|UKrandb|1|date=20211231|rowheader=true|accessdate=31 December 2021}}
{{single chart|Billboardhot100|53|artist=Fireboy DML|rowheader=true|access-date=5 April 2022}}
{{single chart|Billboardafrobeats|1|artist=Fireboy DML|access-date=25 December 2024|rowheader=true}}
{{single chart|Billboardrandbhiphop|11|artist=Fireboy DML|rowheader=true|access-date=5 April 2022}}
{{single chart|Billboardpopsongs|22|artist=Fireboy DML|rowheader=true|access-date=19 April 2022}}
{{single chart|Billboardrhythmic|5|artist=Fireboy DML|rowheader=true|access-date=12 April 2022}}
scope="row"| US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard){{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/fireboy-dml/chart-history/wdt/|title=Fireboy DML Chart History: World Digital Song Sales|work=Billboard|access-date=22 March 2022}}

| 1

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=Year-end charts=

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|+2022 year-end chart performance for "Peru"

! scope="col"| Chart (2022)

! scope="col"| Position

scope="row"| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders){{cite web|url=https://www.ultratop.be/nl/annual.asp?year=2022|title=Jaaroverzichten 2022|publisher=Ultratop|language=nl|access-date=13 January 2023}}

| 166

scope="row"| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia){{cite web|url=https://www.ultratop.be/fr/annual.asp?year=2022|title=Rapports annuels 2022|publisher=Ultratop|language=fr|access-date=13 January 2023}}

| 117

scope="row"| Canada (Canadian Hot 100){{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2022/canadian-hot-100/|title=Canadian Hot 100 – Year-End 2022|magazine=Billboard|access-date=2 December 2022}}

| 87

scope="row"| Denmark (Tracklisten){{cite web|url=http://www.hitlisten.nu/top2022.asp?list=Track%20100|title=Track Top-100 2022|publisher=Hitlisten|access-date=1 February 2023}}

| 97

scope="row"| Global 200 (Billboard){{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2022/billboard-global-200/|title=Billboard Global 200 – Year-End 2022|magazine=Billboard|access-date=2 December 2022}}

| 102

scope="row"| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40){{cite web|url=https://www.top40.nl/bijzondere-lijsten/top-100-jaaroverzichten/2022|title=Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 2022|publisher=Dutch Top 40|language=nl|access-date=3 January 2023}}

| 88

scope="row"| Netherlands (Single Top 100){{cite web|url=https://dutchcharts.nl/jaaroverzichten.asp?year=2022&cat=s|title=Jaaroverzichten – Single 2022|publisher=MegaCharts|language=nl|access-date=4 January 2023}}

| 19

scope="row"| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade){{cite web|url=https://hitparade.ch/charts/jahreshitparade/2022|title=Schweizer Jahreshitparade 2022|website=hitparade.ch|access-date=27 December 2022}}

| 57

scope="row"| UK Singles (OCC){{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/end-of-year-singles-chart/20221231/37501|title=End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 – 2022|publisher=Official Charts Company|access-date=4 January 2023}}

| 3

scope="row"| US Afrobeats Songs (Billboard){{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2022/billboard-u-s-afrobeats-songs/|title=Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs – Year-End 2022|magazine=Billboard|access-date=2 December 2022}}

| 2

scope="row"| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard){{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2022/hot-r-and-and-b-hip-hop-songs/|title=Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2022|magazine=Billboard|access-date=2 December 2022}}

| 34

scope="row"| US Rhythmic (Billboard){{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2022/rhythmic-songs/|title=Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2022|magazine=Billboard|access-date=2 December 2022}}

| 20

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Certifications

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{{Certification Table Entry|region=Denmark|type=single|artist=Fireboy Dml & Ed Sheeran|title=Peru|award=Gold|id=11753|relyear=2021|certyear=2022|note=Ed Sheeran version|access-date=18 October 2022}}

{{Certification Table Entry|region=France|type=single|artist=Fireboy Dml & Ed Sheeran|title=Peru|award=Diamond|relyear=2021|certyear=2024|note=Ed Sheeran version|access-date=7 September 2024}}

{{Certification Table Entry|region=New Zealand|artist=Fireboy DML|title=Peru|award=Platinum|type=single|relyear=2021|certyear=2023|source=radioscope|access-date=29 December 2024}}

{{Certification Table Entry|region=United Kingdom|type=single|artist=Fireboy Dml & Ed Sheeran|title=Peru|award=Platinum|number=2|id=17829-5844-1|relyear=2021|certyear=2022|access-date=24 December 2022|note=Ed Sheeran version}}

{{Certification Table Entry|region=United States|type=single|artist=Fireboy Dml|title=Peru|award=Platinum|relyear=2021|certyear=2023|access-date=1 March 2023}}

{{Certification Table Bottom|streaming=true|noshipments=true|nosales=true}}

Release history

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|+ Release history for "Peru"

! scope="col" | Region

! scope="col" | Date

! scope="col" | Format

! scope="col" | Version

! scope="col" | Label

! scope="col" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference}}

scope="row" rowspan="2"| Various

| 20 July 2021

| rowspan="2"| {{hlist|Digital download|streaming}}

| Original

| rowspan="9"| {{hlist|YBNL Nation|Empire}}

| {{cite web |title=Fireboy DML - Peru |url=https://open.spotify.com/album/79O3iaxnmfBDwqueQJiNBe |website=Spotify |language=en |access-date=1 January 2022}}

24 December 2021

| rowspan="3"| with Ed Sheeran

|

scope="row" | United States

| 18 January 2022

| Rhythmic contemporary radio

| {{Cite web|url=https://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases|title=Top 40 Rhythmic Songs and Release Dates|website=All Access|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220107215017/https://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases|archive-date=7 January 2022|access-date=9 January 2022}}

scope="row" | United Kingdom

| 21 January 2022

| CD single (first pressing)

|

scope="row" rowspan="2"| Various

| 22 January 2022

| rowspan="2"| {{hlist|Digital download|streaming}}

| Acoustic with Ed Sheeran

|

11 February 2022

| Remix with 22 Savage and Blxst

|

scope="row" | United States

| 15 February 2022

| Contemporary hit radio

| with Ed Sheeran

| {{cite web|url=https://www.allaccess.com/top40-mainstream/future-releases|title=Top 40 Mainstream Future Releases|publisher=All Access|access-date=10 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220210045627/https://www.allaccess.com/top40-mainstream/future-releases|archive-date=10 February 2022}}

scope="row" | Various

| 2 March 2022

| {{hlist|Digital download|streaming}}

| R3hab Remix with Ed Sheeran

|

scope="row" | United Kingdom

| 11 March 2022

| CD single (second pressing)

| with Ed Sheeran

|

References

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External links

  • {{YouTube|7EYM0e_3MUg|Official Acoustic Lyric Video}}
  • {{YouTube|acDoYqJCfxQ|Official 21 Savage and Blxst Remix Visualizer}}
  • {{YouTube|IlJ7ZyU9fcA|Official R3hab Remix Visualizer}}

{{Fireboy DML}}

{{Ed Sheeran songs}}

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