Carry On (XXXTentacion song)

"Carry On"
Song by XXXTentacion
from the album 17
ReleasedAugust 25, 2017
Genre
Length2:09
Label
Songwriters
Producers

"Carry On" is a song by American rapper XXXTentacion from his debut studio album 17 (2017) released through Bad Vibes Forever and Empire Distribution on August 25, 2017.[1][2] It was produced by Potsu and features vocals sampled from Shiloh Dynasty.[3][4]

Composition

"Carry On" is a melancholy, sample-based track from 17 that highlights XXXTentacion’s introspective lyrics, delivered in a more aggressive way, and contributes to the somber sound of the album.[5] The song has been considered a "standout" track on the project by fans and music critics.[6][7][8] Pitchfork described “Carry On” as a song that alludes explicitly to XXXTentacion’s ex-girlfriend and reflects the artist’s emotional turmoil[9] The song emphasizes perseverance through emotional pain, expressing the importance of continuing forward despite feelings of depression or despair.[10]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Apple Music.[11]

Charts

Chart (2017) Peak
position
Canada Hot 100 (Billboard)[12] 100
US Billboard Hot 100[13] 95
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[14] 49

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[15] Gold 45,000‡
France (SNEP)[16] Gold 100,000‡
Italy (FIMI)[17] Gold 35,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[18] Platinum 30,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[19] Silver 200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[20] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ 17 by XXXTENTACION on Apple Music, 2017-08-25, retrieved 2025-11-08
  2. ^ "17 by XXXTENTACION". Genius. Retrieved 2025-11-08.
  3. ^ XXXTENTACION – Carry On, retrieved 2025-11-08
  4. ^ "XXXTENTACION's 'Carry On' - Discover the Sample Source". WhoSampled. Retrieved 2025-12-23.
  5. ^ "XXXTentacion's Promising Debut '17' Falls Just Short Of Real Growth". UPROXX. 2017-08-25. Retrieved 2025-11-08.
  6. ^ Johnson, Matthew (2017-12-11). "XXXTENTACION - The Humanity of X's Album "17"". Impact Magazine. Retrieved 2025-11-08.
  7. ^ Riaz, Hamza (2017-08-25). "Review: XXXTentacion, '17'". Mic Cheque. Retrieved 2025-11-08.
  8. ^ Quincy (2017-08-25). "XXXTENTACION - 17 (Album Review)". RGM. Retrieved 2025-11-08.
  9. ^ Garvey, Meaghan. "XXXTentacion: 17". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2025-11-08.
  10. ^ Madrigal, Miguel. "XXXtentacion releases debut album "17"". The Skyline View. Retrieved 2025-11-08.
  11. ^ Carry On by XXXTENTACION on Apple Music, 2017-08-25, retrieved 2025-11-08
  12. ^ "XXXTentacion Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
  13. ^ "XXXTentacion Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
  14. ^ "XXXTentacion Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
  15. ^ "Danish single certifications – XXXTentacion – Carry On". IFPI Danmark. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  16. ^ "French single certifications – XXXTentacion – Carry On" (in French). SNEP. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
  17. ^ "Italian single certifications – XXXTentacion – Carry On" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  18. ^ "New Zealand single certifications – XXXTentacion – Carry On". Radioscope. Retrieved February 13, 2025. Type Carry On in the "Search:" field and press Enter.
  19. ^ "British single certifications – XXXTentacion – Carry On". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved July 9, 2021. Select singles in the Formats field. Type Carry On XXXTentacion in the "Search:" field.
  20. ^ "American single certifications – XXXTentacion – Carry On". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
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