"Jocelyn Flores" | ||||
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Single by XXXTentacion | ||||
from the album 17 | ||||
Released | October 31, 2017 | |||
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Length | 1:59 | |||
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Producer(s) | Potsu | |||
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"Jocelyn Flores" is a song by American rapper XXXTentacion from his album 17 (2017). It was written by him and is produced by Potsu. It will be sent to rhythmic radio on October 31, 2017, as the album's second single. The song is dedicated to a close friend called Jocelyn Flores who killed herself whilst visiting the rapper.
The song's title and subject matter are a tribute to Jocelyn Flores, a friend of XXXTentacion who committed suicide. Jocelyn Flores was a friend of X's who suffered from depression and committed suicide while staying with him in Florida for a photo shoot. He previously dedicated the song “Revenge” to Jocelyn shortly after she died.
The song runs for a length of 1 minute and 59 seconds and is built around a sample of producer Potsu's song "I'm Closing My Eyes" which includes vocals from Shiloh Dynasty. Structurally, the song begins with a looping vocal sample and acoustic instrumentation, followed by a chorus and a verse.
"Jocelyn Flores" entered at 31 on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it X's highest charting song to date. It debuted at number 56 on the UK Singles Chart, selling 5,998 units including sales and streams. The song also entered at number 14 on the UK R&B Chart, and number 4 on the UK Independent Chart.
*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone