Tek It
| "Tek It" | ||||
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| Single by Cafuné | ||||
| from the album Running | ||||
| Released | November 5, 2019 | |||
| Length | 3:13 | |||
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"Tek It" is a song by the American duo Cafuné. It was later included in their album Running.
"Tek It" went viral on TikTok in early 2022 due to its use in anime edits and other trends on the platform, which prompted Elektra Records to sign the duo in June 2022.[1][2] "Tek It" was sampled by Lil Uzi Vert for their track "Red Moon", released on December 25, 2023.[3]
The song reached number 1 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100,[4] 4 on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs,[5] 70 on the Irish Singles Chart,[6] and 72 on the UK Singles Chart.[7] It was certified 3× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America,[8] Gold by the British Phonographic Industry,[9] Gold by IFPI Switzerland,[10] 2× Platinum by Music Canada,[11] and Platinum by Recorded Music NZ.[12]
References
- ^ Leight, Elias (June 2, 2022). "Cafuné Sign to Elektra After 'Tek It' Goes Viral on TikTok". Billboard. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
- ^ Irvin, Jack; Avila, Daniela (August 5, 2022). "Meet the Talented Emerging Artists You Should Be Listening to All Summer Long". People. Retrieved August 6, 2022.
- ^ Zucker, Noah (26 December 2023). "Lil Uzi Vert Confirms Plans to Retire After Upcoming Album 'Luv Is Rage 3'". Q.
- ^ "Bubbling Under Hot 100". Billboard. June 11, 2022. Retrieved August 6, 2022.
- ^ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs". Billboard. May 21, 2022. Retrieved August 6, 2022.
- ^ "Discography Cafuné". irish-charts.com. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
- ^ "Cafune Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
- ^ "American certifications – Cafuné". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
- ^ "British certifications – Cafune". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved January 4, 2025. Type Cafune in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
- ^ "The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards ('Tek It')". IFPI Switzerland. Hung Medien. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
- ^ "Canadian certifications – Cafune". Music Canada. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
- ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Cafuné". Radioscope. Retrieved April 12, 2025. Type Cafuné in the "Search:" field.