Martin & Gina

"Martin & Gina" is a song by American rapper Polo G from his second studio album The Goat (2020). It was released as the album's fifth single and its music video was released on August 13, 2020. In the song, Polo G compares his relationship with a girl to that of Martin Payne and Gina Waters in the sitcom Martin,[1] and talks about how it has improved despite clashes.[2]

"Martin & Gina"
Single by Polo G
from the album The Goat
Released	August 13, 2020
Length	2:12
Label	Columbia
Songwriter(s)	Taurus Bartlett Hagan Lange Kyre Trask Tahj Vaughn
Producer(s)	Hagan KDubb Tahj Money
Polo G singles chronology
"Doors Unlocked" (2020) "Martin & Gina" (2020) "BookBag 2.0" (2020)
Music video
"Martin & Gina" on YouTube

Music video

The music video was directed by the Reel Goats and pays tribute to Martin.[3] Polo G plays the titular character, while Gina is played by comedian and rapper Pretty Vee.[4] Polo reproduces scenes from Martin with Vee.[5]

Live performances

On September 21, 2020, Polo G performed the song on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.[6][7]

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2020–2021) Peak position Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] 52 Global 200 (Billboard)[9] 107 Ireland (IRMA)[10] 47 New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[11] 23 Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[12] 11 UK Singles (OCC)[13] 66 US Billboard Hot 100[14] 61 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[15] 22 US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[16] 22 US Rolling Stone Top 100[17] 30

Year-end charts Chart (2020) Position US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[18] 90

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[19]	Platinum	1,000,000
sales+streaming figures based on certification alone

References

1. Powell, Jon (2020-08-13). "Polo G channels a classic sitcom for "Martin & Gina" visual". REVOLT. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
2. White, Valencia; Vargas, Sara (2020-05-22). "Polo G Keeps It Real on His New Album 'THE GOAT'". YR Media. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
3. Johnson, Patrick (August 13, 2020). "Polo G's Sitcom Love Is Real on "Martin & Gina"". HYPEBEAST. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
4. Jones, Jiggy (2020-08-13). "The Source |Polo G Drops 'Martin' Inspired Video To 'Martin & Gina'". The Source. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
5. Williams, Aaron (2020-08-13). "Polo G's 'Martin & Gina' Video Reproduces All Your Favorite Scenes". UPROXX. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
6. Torres, Eric (September 22, 2020). "Watch Polo G Perform "Martin & Gina" on Fallon". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
7. Kaye, Ben (2020-09-22). "Polo G makes late night debut with "Martin & Gina" on Fallon: Watch". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
8. "Polo G Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
9. "Polo G Chart History - Global 200". Billboard. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
10. "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
11. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
12. "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 39, 2020". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
13. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
14. "Polo G Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
15. "Polo G Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
16. "Polo G Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
17. "Top 100 Songs". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
18. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
19. "American single certifications – Polo G – Martin & Gina". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.