Walk Em Down

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"Walk Em Down"
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Single by NLE Choppa featuring Roddy Ricch
from the album Top Shotta
ReleasedMarch 19, 2020
Recorded2019
Genre
Length2:52
LabelWarner
Songwriters
Producers
NLE Choppa singles chronology
"Grim Reapa Flow"
(2020) 		"Walk Em Down"
(2020) 		"Tour"
(2020)
Roddy Ricch singles chronology
"The Box"
(2020) 		"Walk Em Down"
(2020) 		"Numbers"
(2020)
Music video
"Walk Em Down" on YouTube

"Walk Em Down" is a song by American rapper NLE Choppa featuring fellow American rapper Roddy Ricch, released on March 19, 2020 by Warner Records as the third single from the former's debut studio album Top Shotta.[1][2]

Background

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NLE Choppa talked about the track in an interview with Complex. He said that he linked up with Roddy Ricch through Instagram’s DMs.[3]

Composition and lyrics

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On the song, Choppa, who usually has a "wild and rambunctious" delivery, employs his verses with more "reserve". Complex magazine's Jessica McKinney noted the "lyrical message is similar to Choppa's past songs, but the delivery is more melodic and smooth". McKinney attributed this too featured artist Roddy Ricch, who "may have served as some inspiration behind NLE's switch-up".[4]

Critical reception

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Billboard named the song one of the most essential releases of the week, calling it a "menacing anthem".[5] The song has inspired the #WalkEmDownChallenge on video-sharing app TikTok.[citation needed]

Music video

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The music video was released on March 19, 2020, along with the release of the single.[6][7]

Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications and sales for "Walk Em Down"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[21] 4× Platinum 320,000‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[22] Gold 45,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[23] Platinum 30,000‡
Poland (ZPAV)[24] Gold 25,000‡
Portugal (AFP)[25] Gold 5,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[26] Silver 200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[27] 5× Platinum 5,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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