Took Her to the O
"Took Her to the O" is a song by American rapper King Von, released on February 21, 2020 as the third single from his mixtape Levon James (2020). The song was produced by Chopsquad DJ,[1] and is one of Von's most popular songs. Following his death on November 6, 2020, it became his highest-charting song to date, peaking at number 47 on the Billboard Hot 100.[2]
"Took Her to the O" | ||||
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Single by King Von | ||||
from the album Levon James | ||||
Released | February 21, 2020 | |||
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Length | 3:14 | |||
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Producer(s) | Chopsquad DJ | |||
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"Took Her to the O" on YouTube |
Composition
The song finds King Von rapping with aggressive energy over a "sinister, piano-led drill beat".[1] He details an account about him seducing a girl and taking her to the 6400 block of South King Drive, a.k.a. "O'Block", hence the title.[3] During this, Von gets confronted by another man, and the situation turns violent.[1]
Music video
The music video was released alongside the single. In it, King Von recounts the story to a therapist through rapping the song, with intercutting scenes from the narrative.[1]
Charts
Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[4] | 56 |
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[5] | 18 |
US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 47 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 14 |
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[8] | 13 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[9] | Gold | 500,000 |
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
- "King Von Tells Another Crazy Story in the Tragicomic "Took Her To The O" Video". Audible Treats. 2020-02-21. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
- "King Von Charts on Hot 100 for First Time After His Death, Led by 'Took Her to the O'". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
- "King Von Previews "LeVon James" Album With "Took Her To The O"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
- "King Von Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
- "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. November 16, 2020. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
- "King Von Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
- "King Von Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
- "King Von Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
- "American single certifications – King Von – Took Her To The O". Recording Industry Association of America. December 10, 2020. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.