| "Calling My Spirit" | ||||
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| Single byKodak Black | ||||
| from the albumDying to Live | ||||
| Released | November 30, 2018 (2018-11-30) | |||
| Length | 2:32 | |||
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| "Calling My Spirit" onYouTube | ||||
"Calling My Spirit" is a song recorded by American rapperKodak Black for his second studio albumDying to Live. It was released on November 30, 2018, viaAtlantic Records and WEA, with production bySouthside andJake One.[1]
The song was released as the fourth single for the album, following preceding singles "If I'm Lyin, I'm Flyin", "Zeze" and "Take One".[2]HotNewHipHop described the song as Black baring "his soul over emotional guitar licks. He speaks to himself, and battles his own inner turmoil by pinpointing the proper way to move."[3][4]
Described as being "powered by heavy bass hits and smooth guitar strings", the song is lyrically said to be about Black's troubling past and his appreciation for current successes.[1] Hip Hop Corner France said that the song is a return of Black to "a style of his own" which is his way of mumble rap singing "that stretches the words, giving him nonchalant air that works so much."[5] A song representing Black in "a more reflective mood"[6] and a show of his "spiritual side driven by smooth melodies and punchy drum work",[7]Rap-Up called the song an introspection of Black who "raps over a stripped-down instrumental".[8]
The music video was released a week after the song's release. Featuring a two-minute clip of Kodak "looking at the prison system in the United States",[9] the official music video for the song was released on December 5, 2018. It was noted byXXL Mag for having "a variety of messages". Noted as having "trippy visuals" byHotNewHipHop,[10] the video shows Kodak sitting on a throne while being surrounded by women. In another scene, a man is shown having handcuffs placed on his wrists in prison. Later, Kodak appears as a God-like figure surrounded by white clouds before putting together his hands to pray.[11][12]
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| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| New Zealand (RMNZ)[18] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[19] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
