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"Persuasive"
SinglebyDoechii
from the EPShe / Her / Black Bitch
ReleasedMarch 18, 2022
Genre
Length3:36
Label
Composer(s)
  • Austin Daniel Brown
  • Kal Banx
  • Leoren Davis
  • Ivan Jackson
  • Zach Witness
Lyricist(s)Jaylah Hickmon
Producer(s)Kal Banx
Doechiisingles chronology
"What's Your Name?"
(2020) 		"Persuasive"
(2022) 		"Crazy"
(2022)
Music video
"Persuasive"onYouTube

"Persuasive"is a song by American rapper and singerDoechii.It was released throughTop Dawgon March 18, 2022. A remix featuringSZAwas later released on July 22, 2022, as the second single to her second EPShe / Her / Black Bitch.This version was featured in the 2023 video gameMLB The Show 23.

Background

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American rapperDoechiibegan her music career under the stage name Iamdoechii, uploading her first songs onSoundCloudin 2016 and releasing the EPCoven Music Session: Vol. 1in 2019.[1][2]Her next project,Oh the Places You'll Go,spawned her breakout track, "Yucky Blucky Fruitcake".[3]The song went viral on the video-sharing applicationTikTok,[4]and Doechii's newfound success landed her a 2021 collaboration with rapperIsaiah Rashadof the labelTop Dawg Entertainment.[1]

That same year, rumors began to spread about a recording contract with the label, to which Doechii said she could "neither confirm nor deny" them.[5]She confirmed the speculation in March 2022, announcing she was officially signed to Top Dawg, as its first woman rapper, in a joint deal withCapitol Records.[6][7]The announcement was accompanied by her major-label debut single, titled "Persuasive".[8]

Music and lyrics

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"Persuasive" was written byDoechii,Austin Daniel Brown, Kal Banx, Oh Gosh Leotus, Ivan Jackson, and Zach Witness. The song is an uptempodancetrack blending bothhouseandhip hopmusic.[9][10]Doechii said that her main reason behind the song's creation was to "uplift people and bring communities together."[11]

The lyrics speak to the persuasive nature ofmarijuanaand the feeling ofgetting high.[12]Mya Abraham ofVibedescribed the song as "an anthem about late nights and questionable decisions".[13]

Music video

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The music video for "Persuasive" was directed by Omar Jones and released on March 30, 2022.[14]

Critical reception

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"Persuasive" received mostly positive reviews frommusic critics.Billboardplaced the song at number 88 on their Best Songs of 2022 list, calling it a "buttery" track and a "stellar kickback".[15]Grace Medford ofDIYcalled the track a "sultry purr of appreciation for spending the whole day faded".[16]The Faderplaced the song at number 17 of their 100 Best Songs of 2022.[17]Gyasi Williams-Kirtley ofThe Fadergave props to the song for allowing Doechii to show a more "mellow persona" and calling it "flirtatious, sharp, and provocative".[17]

Year-end list

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Publication Accolade Rank Ref.
Billboard The 100 Best Songs of 2022: Staff List 88 [15]
The Fader The 100 best songs of 2022 17 [17]
Vulture The Best Songs of 2022 8 [18]

Accolades

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Award nominations for "Persuasive"
Year Ceremony Award Result Ref.
2022 MTV Video Music Awards Push Performance of the Year Nominated
[19]

Remix

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"Persuasive" (remix)
SinglebyDoechiiandSZA
from the EPShe / Her / Black Bitch
ReleasedJuly 22, 2022(2022-07-22)
Length3:30
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Kal Banx
Doechiisingles chronology
"Bitch I'm Nice"
(2022) 		"Persuasive"(remix)
(2022) 		"Stressed"
(2022)
SZAsingles chronology
"No Love"
(2022) 		"Persuasive"(remix)
(2022) 		"Shirt"
(2022)
Music video
"Persuasive"onYouTube

Background and release

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Doechii announced a remix for "Persuasive" with SZA in July 2022, with a video of her reaction to SZA's feature on the song.[20]Both artists are under the same label, Top Dawg Entertainment.[11]

It debuted on the BillboardMainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplaychart at number 37 on September 17, 2022.[21]The song ultimately peaked at number 33 after three weeks on the chart.[21]

Music video

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The music video for the "Persuasive" Remix was released on September 1, 2022.

Charts

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Chart performance for "Persuasive Remix"
Chart (2022) Peak

position

USMainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay(Billboard)[21] 33

Live performances

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Doechii performed the "Persuasive" remix with SZA atCamp Flog Gnaw Carnival2024, a festival curated by rapperTyler, the Creator.[22]

References

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  1. ^abSeabrook III, Robby (August 20, 2021)."The Break Presents – Doechii".XXL.RetrievedNovember 10,2024.
  2. ^Cardenas, Cat (July 18, 2022)."Doechii to the Front of the Class".Vulture.RetrievedNovember 10,2024.
  3. ^Boadi, Kwasi (October 22, 2021)."'My Pen Is on Fire': How Doechii Won by Trading Perfection for Progression ".Billboard.RetrievedNovember 10,2024.
  4. ^Pearce, Sheldon (September 5, 2024)."Doechii Is Too Big for Your Small Screen".NPR Music.RetrievedNovember 10,2024.
  5. ^Inman, DeMicia (March 3, 2022)."Doechii Says She" Cannot Confirm Nor Deny "TDE Rumors".VIBE.com.RetrievedNovember 10,2024.
  6. ^Ju, Thania Garcia,Shirley (April 1, 2022)."Music Industry Moves: TDE Artist Doechii Signs With Capitol; Def Jam Celebrates Diverse Female Staff".Variety.RetrievedNovember 10,2024.{{cite web}}:CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  7. ^"Doechii Signs With TDE, Celebrates by Releasing New Song and Video" Persuasive "".www.complex.com.RetrievedNovember 10,2024.
  8. ^Bouza, Kat (March 18, 2022)."Doechii Celebrates Wild Nights, Getting High on New Single 'Persuasive'".Rolling Stone.RetrievedJanuary 30,2023.
  9. ^Hunt, El (May 18, 2022)."Doechii: fearless, dexterous Tampa rapper that's labelmates with SZA".NME.RetrievedJanuary 31,2023.
  10. ^Lee, Cydney; Rouhani, Neena (March 21, 2022)."R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: Princess Nokia, Mahalia, Doechii & more".Billboard.RetrievedJanuary 31,2023.
  11. ^abBloom, Madison (July 22, 2022)."SZA Joins Doechii for New" Persuasive "Remix".Pitchfork.RetrievedFebruary 8,2023.
  12. ^Conteh, Mankaprr (August 5, 2022)."Doechii Is Rap's Pointed, Provocative Next Big Thing".Rolling Stone.RetrievedJanuary 30,2023.
  13. ^Abraham, Mya (March 31, 2022)."TDE's First Female Rapper, Doechii, Signs Joint Deal With Capitol Records".VIBE.com.RetrievedNovember 10,2024.
  14. ^"Music Video".Omar Jones.RetrievedJanuary 30,2023.
  15. ^ab"The 100 Best Songs of 2022: Staff List".Billboard.December 7, 2019.RetrievedJanuary 30,2023.
  16. ^Medford, Grace (December 15, 2022)."Doechii teases her forthcoming debut album in DIY's Class of 2023 interview".DIY.RetrievedJanuary 31,2023.
  17. ^abc"The 100 best songs of 2022".The Fader.RetrievedJanuary 30,2023.
  18. ^Curto, Justin; Suskind, Alex (December 7, 2022)."The Best Songs of 2022".Vulture.RetrievedJanuary 31,2023.
  19. ^"MTV VMAs 2022 Nominees Announced".Pitchfork.CN Entertainment. July 26, 2022.RetrievedJanuary 30,2023.
  20. ^@iamdoechii(July 18, 2022)."Persuasive Remix dropping July 22nd"(Tweet).Archivedfrom the original on July 18, 2022.RetrievedFebruary 7,2023– viaTwitter.
  21. ^abc"Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay: Week of September 17, 2022".Billboard.RetrievedFebruary 7,2023.
  22. ^Pilley, Max (November 17, 2024)."Watch Doechii perform with SZA and Tyler, The Creator at Camp Flog Gnaw Festival 2024".NME.RetrievedNovember 18,2024.
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