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4Batz
Birth nameNeko Bennett[1]
Born (2001-08-06) August 6, 2001 (age 22)[2]
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • rapper
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2023–present
LabelsOVO

Neko Bennett[3] (born August 6, 2001), known professionally as 4Batz, is an American singer and songwriter.[4] He rose to prominence following his 2023 single "Act II: Date @ 8", which spawned a remix with the Canadian rapper Drake, and led to him signing a recording contract with Drake's OVO Sound.

Career[edit]

2023–present: Early success and debut extended play[edit]

Bennett started his music career in 2023, releasing his debut single, "Act I: Stickerz '99". The song gained mainstream attention, with him following up with releasing his hit single "Act II: Date @ 8", in December of that year.[5] His video performance for the song went viral on TikTok as internet streamers and viewers reacted in surprise to Bennett's singing, which unexpectedly contrasted the drill-like visuals featured in the video.[6][7] He received further success from the song, debuting at number 7 on the Hot R&B Songs chart.[8] The song became Bennett's first appearance on the Billboard Hot 100, its solo version peaking at number 59.[9]

In January 2024, the American rapper Kanye West called Bennett his favorite new artist and co-signed him.[10][11] Bennett also received support from Canadian rapper Drake.[12] Bennett's third single, "Act III: On God? (She Like)" was released on March 3, 2024.[13] On March 8, 2024, a remix of "Act II: Date @ 8" with Drake was released via OVO Sound, propelling the song to the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100.[14][15] On March 9, 2024, Bennett signed a recording deal with OVO Sound for the release of his debut extended play.[16]

Discography[edit]

Singles[edit]

List of singles, showing year released and selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
[17] 		AUT
[18] 		CAN
[19] 		IRE
[20] 		NLD
[21] 		NZ
[22] 		SWE
[23] 		SWI
[24] 		UK
[25] 		WW
[26]
"Act I: Stickerz '99'" 2023 — — — — — — — — — — Non-album singles
"Act II: Date @ 8"
(solo or remix featuring Drake) 		7 72 14 28 62 15 73 26 18 15
"Act III: On God? (She Like)" 2024 —[A] — — — — —[B] — — — —
"Put Yo Gun 2 Use On the Radar (Freestyle)" — — — — — — — — — —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ "Act III: On God? (She Like)" did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, but did peak at number 20 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100, which is an extension of the Hot 100.[27]
  2. ^ "Act III: On God? (She Like)" did not chart on the New Zealand Top 40 Singles, but did peak at number 18 on the Top 40 Hot Singles.[28]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Jzon, Azari (March 5, 2024). "4batz: Unveiling the Soulful Sensation". Medium. A by Azarian. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  2. ^ "Neko Bennett". USPTO.report. USPTO. December 12, 2023. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  3. ^ "What You Need to Know About 4batz, 2024's First Breakout Act". Complex. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  4. ^ Conteh, Mankaprr (March 8, 2024). "4batz Has a Hit. Should We Care How He Got It?". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  5. ^ Berry, Peter (January 19, 2024). "What You Need to Know About 4batz, 2024's First Breakout Act". Complex. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  6. ^ Pierre, Alphonse (March 11, 2024). "4batz / Drake: "act ii: date @ 8 (remix)"". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
  7. ^ Mamo, Heran (March 8, 2024). "Viral R&B Singer 4batz Says He's Just a 'Regular N—a From the Hood' – But He's Charmed Millions of Fans With His Music's Opposing Aesthetic". Billboard. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
  8. ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of February 17, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  9. ^ Zellner, Xander (January 8, 2024). "Hot 100 First-Timers: 4Batz Lands First Entry With Viral Hit 'Act II: Date @ 8'". Billboard. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  10. ^ "Kanye West Calls TikTok Sensation 4Batz His New Favorite Artist". Vibe. January 31, 2024. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  11. ^ Cole, Alexander (January 21, 2024). "Kanye West Co-Signs 4batz Again And Prompts A Plethora Of "Industry Plant" Accusations". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  12. ^ "DRAKE SPOTTED SHOWING SUPPORT TO VIRAL SENSATION 4BATZ". HipHopDx. February 11, 2024. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  13. ^ Davis, Ahmad (March 3, 2024). "4batz Follows Up His Massive Track "act ii: date @ 8" With "act iii: on god? (she like)"". Rap-Up. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  14. ^ Espinoza, Joshua (March 8, 2024). "Drake Hops on 4batz's "Act II: Date @ 8" Remix". Complex. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  15. ^ Gonzalez, Alex (March 8, 2024). "4Batz And Drake Ball Out For Their Ladies On Their Charming New 'Act II: Date @ 8 Remix'". Uproxx. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  16. ^ Moore, Cameron (March 8, 2024). "4Batz Signs EP Deal With Drake's OVO Label After Bidding War". Billboard. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  17. ^ "Hot 100: Week of March 23, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  18. ^ "Discographie 4batz" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  19. ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of March 23, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  20. ^ "Discography 4batz". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  21. ^ "Discographie 4Batz". Dutch Charts. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  22. ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. March 18, 2024. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  23. ^ "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 11". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  24. ^ "Discographie 4Batz". Swiss Hitparade. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  25. ^ "Stray Kids | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  26. ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of March 23, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  27. ^ "Bubbling Under Hot 100: Week of March 16, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  28. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. March 11, 2024. Retrieved March 22, 2024.

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