"People" is a song by Cameroonian-American singer Libianca, released on December 5, 2022. The lyrics of the song are inspired by Libianca's personal experience with depression. The song has had particular success in the UK, Ireland, and New Zealand, where it reached number two, and in the Netherlands and Suriname, where it topped the chart. It has also peaked within the top five in Denmark, Lebanon, South Africa and India.
A large number of remixes of the song were released featuring different artists. Some of them were released under the title "People (Check On Me)".
Description The song deals with topics such as drinking alcohol, interpersonal relationships, emotional wellbeing, and group dynamics. It includes Cameroonian slang and reflects some of the culture.
Music video The sparse music video, directed by NYC artist Ceojay, depicts a depressed Libianca alone in her apartment, forcing herself to get out of bed. She prepares pizza and snacks for expected guests, only for all of them to text that they cannot make it.
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Charts
Weekly charts + Weekly chart performance for "People" Chart (2022–2023) Peakposition Canada (Canadian Hot 100) 39 Croatia International Airplay (Top lista) 17 Denmark (Tracklisten) 4 France (SNEP) 19 Global 200 (Billboard) 20 Greece International (IFPI) 30 India International (IMI) 3 Indonesia (Billboard) 24 Lebanon (Lebanese Top 20) 2 Malaysia (Billboard) 20 Malaysia International (RIM) 10 Middle East and North Africa (IFPI) 6 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) 2 Nigeria Top 100 Songs (TurnTable) 12 Nigeria Top Afro-R&B Songs (TurnTable) 1 Norway (VG-lista) 16 Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100) 7 Singapore (RIAS) 20 South Africa (Billboard) 3 Suriname (Nationale Top 40) 1 United Arab Emirates (IFPI) 19 US Billboard Hot 100 80 US Afrobeats Songs (Billboard) 2 US Rhythmic (Billboard) 25 US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard) 2 Vietnam (Vietnam Hot 100) 23
Year-end charts + Year-end chart performance for "People" Chart (2023) Position Australia (ARIA) 60 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders) 15 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia) 21 Canada (Canadian Hot 100) 76 Denmark (Tracklisten) 20 Global 200 (Billboard) 51 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) 7 Netherlands (Single Top 100) 1 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) 3 Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100) 92 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) 41 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) 14 UK Singles (OCC) 10 US Afrobeats Songs (Billboard) 2
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