Poke It Out

For the Playboi Carti song, see Die Lit.
"Poke It Out"
Single by Wale featuring J. Cole
from the album Folarin II
ReleasedSeptember 30, 2021
GenreHip hop
Length3:03
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Cool & Dre
Wale singles chronology
"Single & Happy"
(2021) 		"Poke It Out"
(2021) 		"Hopeless Romantic (Remix)"
(2021)
J. Cole singles chronology
"Your Heart"
(2021) 		"Poke It Out"
(2021) 		"Johnny P's Caddy"
(2022)
Music video
"Poke It Out" on YouTube

"Poke It Out" is a song written and performed by American rapper Wale featuring fellow American rapper J. Cole. It was released on September 30, 2021, as the third single from Wale's seventh studio album Folarin II (2021). The song was produced by Cool & Dre and samples "Vivrant Thing" by Q-Tip.

Composition and lyrics

Over the electric bass sample, Wale raps the chorus and first verse, about his relationship with women ("I just wanna see if you gon' lie or you gon' love me / I was gettin' broads way before I got the money, honey").[1][2] In the second verse, J. Cole celebrates his reunion with Wale ("Cole World and Folarin co-starrin' / We both flexin', Bo Jacksons, bogartin'"), also rapping about the attention he receives from women and being the "franchise player".[2][3][4]

Music video

The official music video was released alongside the song. In it, Wale drives a red Jeep with a group of women. A beach run scene from the video for "Vivrant Thing" is recreated, when Wale and the female models end up at a lakeside campsite, where the women play football and dance and Wale hosts a bonfire.[5][6] J. Cole later appears, rapping in a pink lit room.[7][8]

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Poke It Out"
Chart (2021–2022) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[9] 73
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] 21
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[11] 7

Year-end charts

2022 year-end chart performance for "Poke It Out"
Chart (2022) Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] 88
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[13] 34

References

  1. ^ Rose, Jordan (September 30, 2021). "Wale Links With J. Cole on New Single "Poke It Out," Announces 'Folarin 2' Album Release Date". Complex. Archived from the original on October 28, 2021. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
  2. ^ a b Legaspi, Althea (September 30, 2021). "Wale, J. Cole Reunite for New Song 'Poke it Out'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on November 21, 2021. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
  3. ^ Fu, Eddie (October 1, 2021). "Rap Song of the Week: Wale and J. Cole Reunite on "Poke It Out"". Consequence. Archived from the original on November 21, 2021. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
  4. ^ Brereton, Greta (October 4, 2021). "J. Cole and Wale throw a campfire party in video for new track 'Poke It Out'". NME. Archived from the original on November 21, 2021. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
  5. ^ Inman, DeMicia (October 5, 2021). "Wale Pays Homage To Q-Tip In "Poke It Out" Music Video Feat. J. Cole". Vibe. Archived from the original on November 21, 2021. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
  6. ^ Williams, Aaron (October 4, 2021). "Wale And J Cole's 'Poke It Out' Video Has Even More Q-Tip Homages". Uproxx. Archived from the original on November 21, 2021. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
  7. ^ Powell, Jon (October 4, 2021). "Wale gets the party going in "Poke It Out" visual with J. Cole". Revolt. Archived from the original on November 21, 2021. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
  8. ^ Grant, Shawn (October 5, 2021). "Wale Releases Video for "Poke It Out" Feat. J. Cole". The Source. Archived from the original on November 21, 2021. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
  9. ^ "Wale Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  10. ^ "Wale Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  11. ^ "Wale Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  12. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 2, 2022. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
  13. ^ "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 2, 2022. Retrieved December 2, 2022.