Mask Off

About this song

The production by Metro Boomin samples "Prison Song" by Tommy Butler, which featured Carlton Williams, from 1976. The song became one of Future's highest-charting singles, peaking at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning 8X platinum certification from the RIAA. It also inspired the #MaskOffChallenge, in which participants dance and play instruments to the song, and a remix featuring Kendrick Lamar followed the official music video.

What it's about

The song is a rags-to-riches story that looks back at Future's past, from trapping to living a life of luxury.

Fun facts

• Samples “Prison Song by Tommy Butler”.
• Sampled in 37 other songs, like “Fantasma by Beny Jr & El Guincho”.
• Covered 8 times, including “I'm the One / Mask Off / I Feel It Coming by Mike Kenli”.
• Written by Future, Metro Boomin, DJ ESCO and Tommy Butler.
• Produced by Metro Boomin.