Packs and Potions explained

"Packs and Potions" is a single by Hazey. The single was released on 14 January 2022.

History

In 2021, Hazey was featured on BL@CKBOX's "Hardest U18s Cipher"; his verse on the cipher went viral on TikTok. In January 2022, a full version of the verse was released under Sony Music,^[1] receiving over 8 million views on YouTube, .

Reception

The song went viral on TikTok, with the hashtag "packsandpotions" getting 11.5 million views. The song was also praised by fans for putting Liverpool drill "on the map".^[2] It was followed in February by a remix of the song, which featured Digga D, M1llionz and Unknown T;^[3] the remix was teased on 2 February on an Instagram Live by Digga D.^[4]

The song peaked at number 11 on the UK Singles Chart and number 11 on the Irish Singles Chart.^{[5] [6]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: HAZEY Drops "Packs & Potions" After Freestyle Verse Goes Viral. Jack. Lynch. 15 January 2022. Complex Networks. 7 March 2022.
2. Web site: Why TikTok Rapper Hazey Keeps His Identity Under Wraps. L'Oréal. Blackett. 18 January 2022. bustle.com. 7 March 2022.
3. Web site: Liverpool's HAZEY releases remix of his smash hit debut single 'Packs & Potions'. 15 February 2022. theguideliverpool.com. 7 March 2022.
4. Web site: Digga D Teases "Packs & Potions" Remix With Hazey, Unknown T & M1llionz. London. Jennn. 3 February 2022. allhiphop.com. 7 March 2022.
5. Web site: HAZEY full Official Chart History Official Charts Company. officialcharts.com. 7 March 2022.
6. Web site: Encanto cast claim second week at Number 1 on Irish Singles Chart, as Lost Frequencies and Calum Scott challenge with Where Are You Now. Helen. Ainsley. 11 February 2022. officialcharts.com. 7 March 2022.