Sheck Wes' "Mo Bamba" Is Now Double Platinum

BYAlexander ColeUpdated on September 26, 20223.2K Views

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The song that made us fall in love with Sheck Wes is now double platinum.

"Mo Bamba" was easily one of the most recognizable songs of the year thanks to Sheck Wes and his wild flow which had people singing and moshing along pretty much all summer. The rapper's song landed him a spot on Travis Scott's Astroworld Tour, making Sheck one of the biggest up and comers in the industry right now. The New York rapper is getting even more recognition as "Mo Bamba" is now certified double platinum.

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The song produced by 16 yr old and Take A Day Trip was included on Sheck's debut album Mudboy which was released as a joint venture between Travis Scott's "Cactus Jack" label and Kanye West's "GOOD Music" imprint.

2018 has been a huge year for the newcomer. He got a feature on the song "No Bystanders" off of Travis Scott's Astroworld album and got a shoutout from Drake on "Sicko Mode." Sheck was even a performer at Astroworld Festival where the Houston crowd went absolutely nuts for his performance of "Mo Bamba.

Based on Mudboy alone it's clear that Sheck Wes has a lot in store for us. You can watch his performance at Astrofest in the video below.

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Alexander Cole

Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.