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"Flex" is a song by American rapper Polo G featuring fellow American rapper Juice WRLD from the former's second studio album The Goat (2020). The track was written by the artists alongside Chris Madine, producer Hit-Boy, and co-producer Dustin Corbett.

Background

In an interview with HotNewHipHop shortly before the release of The Goat, Polo G stated that he and Juice Wrld used to "link up" together when they were in California. He added that when he recorded the song with Hit-Boy, he left an open verse and Hit-Boy brought Juice Wrld to record a verse. In another interview with Complex, he said that the song had the feature he was most excited for on the album.

Composition

The song contains melodic production in the form of an "emotive" pop beat, and boastful lyrics from the rappers regarding their lifestyles.

Critical reception

The song received generally positive reviews, with particular praise on Juice Wrld's feature. Fred Thomas of AllMusic wrote that he adds "even more gravity" to the song's beat. Writing for HipHopDX, Eric Diep regarded Juice Wrld's verse as one of his best.

Charts

Certifications

References

1. Lilah, Rose (May 14, 2020). "Polo G Is The New Gen GOAT: On His Tribute To Juice WRLD & Striving For Growth". HotNewHipHop.
2. "Polo G Talks New Album 'The Goat' and Gets Quizzed on Chicago". Complex. May 13, 2020.
3. ^ Thomas, Fred. "The Goat Review". AllMusic.
4. ^ Lilah, Rose (May 14, 2020). "Polo G & Juice WRLD "Flex" On "The GOAT" Collab". HotNewHipHop.
5. Diep, Eric (May 27, 2020). "Polo G Inches Towards His Claims With 'THE GOAT' Album". HipHopDX.
6. "Polo G Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
7. "Irish-charts.com – Discography Polo G". Irish Singles Chart.
8. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. May 25, 2020.
9. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
10. "Polo G Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
11. "Polo G Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
12. "Canadian single certifications – Polo G – Flex". Music Canada. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
13. "New Zealand single certifications – Polo G feat. Juice Wrld – Flex". Radioscope. Retrieved December 20, 2024. Type Flex in the "Search:" field.
14. "British single certifications – Polo G ft Juice Wrld – Flex". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
15. "American single certifications – Polo G – Flex". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 10, 2023.

• 2020 songs
• Polo G songs
• Juice Wrld songs
• Song recordings produced by Hit-Boy
• Songs written by Polo G
• Songs written by Juice Wrld
• Songs written by Hit-Boy
• Songs written by Dustin Corbett
• Songs released posthumously