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 indie pop duo Cafuné. It was later included on their album Running (2021).
"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 American rapper 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]
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[11] | 2× Platinum | 160,000‡ |
| France (SNEP)[13] | Gold | 100,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[12] | Platinum | 30,000‡ |
| Poland (ZPAV)[14] | Gold | 25,000‡ |
| Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[10] | Gold | 10,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[9] | Gold | 400,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[8] | 3× Platinum | 3,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
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.
- ^ a b "American single certifications – Cafuné – Tek It". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 20, 2025.
- ^ a b "British single certifications – Cafune – Tek It". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved July 20, 2025.
- ^ a b "The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards ('Tek It')". IFPI Switzerland. Hung Medien. Retrieved July 20, 2025.
- ^ a b "Canadian single certifications – Cafune – Tek It". Music Canada. Retrieved July 20, 2025.
- ^ a b "New Zealand single certifications – Cafuné – Tek It". Radioscope. Retrieved July 20, 2025. Type Tek It in the "Search:" field.
- ^ "French single certifications – Cafuné – Tek It" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved July 20, 2025.
- ^ "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved July 20, 2025. Click "TYTUŁ" and enter Tek It in the search box.