Format Digital download Genre Hip hoptrap Label GOODDef Jam | Recorded 2016 Length 5:34 | |
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Released June 7, 2016 (2016-06-07) | ||
"Champions" is a collaborative song by American rappers Kanye West, Gucci Mane, Big Sean, 2 Chainz, Travis Scott, Yo Gotti, Quavo and Desiigner, released as the lead single from the upcoming GOOD Music compilation album, Cruel Winter. The artists co-wrote the song with its co-producers A-Trak, Lex Luger, Fonzworth Bentley, Noah Goldstein, and Mike Dean, with additional production by West himself and Charlie Heat.
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Release
"Champions" was first aired on Big Boy's 92.3. Kanye West later released the song as the first single from Cruel Winter. The single was untitled at the time, with "Round and Round" and "Champions" being used as working titles. It was officially released via digital distribution on June 12, 2016.
Commercial performance
On the chart dated July 2, 2016, "Champions" entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number 71, powered by first-week digital download sales of 31,000 copies.