TGIF (song)
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| Single by GloRilla | ||||
| Released | June 21, 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2024 | |||
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| Length | 2:44 | |||
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| "TGIF" on YouTube | ||||
"TGIF (Thank Glo It’s Friday)" is a song by American rapper GloRilla, released on June 21, 2024 via Collective Music Group and Interscope Records. It was produced by Zenjikozen, Jess Jackson and Dillon Brophy.
Background
[edit]On May 17, 2024, GloRilla previewed the song on social media, through a snippet of her with friends during a tour stop.[1] The song immediately became a viral sensation, with the lyrics "It's 7 PM Friday / It's ninety-five degrees / I ain't got no nigga and no nigga ain't got me" being widely used in dance videos on TikTok.[1][2][3] GloRilla also started performing the song during her opening act at fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion's Hot Girl Summer Tour.[3][4] Barbadian singer and businesswoman Rihanna posted a video rapping to this song to her partner A$AP Rocky, going viral on all social media platforms.
Composition
[edit]The song contains trap production,[5] over which GloRilla boasts her success, referencing the high attendance during her concerts[4] and telling her haters to "kiss my ass".[4][6][7] She also raps about spending time with her female friends[6] and having sexual relationships with others' boyfriends.[8]
Critical reception
[edit]Robin Murray of Clash wrote of the song, "The beat is hard, the production is crisp, but really it's just an excuse to witness GloRilla do her thing."[7] Armon Sadler of Vibe wrote "'TGIF' oozes confidence and composure. Her delivery is passionate, but the production isn't overwhelming. It doubles as a song people can turn up to, but also as cinematic music that one would hear when a crew walks into a venue."[8]
Music video
[edit]An official music video was released on June 24, 2024. Directed by Jerry Morka and Diesel Filmz,[4] it sees GloRilla and her friends twerking atop her tour bus in the desert[5][9] and dancing on a beach,[9][10] where GloRilla flaunts a bikini and receives a manicure and pedicure. She also appears onstage and in the back of an all-terrain vehicle.[10]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| Global 200 (Billboard)[11] | 104 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[12] | 24 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[13] | 28 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[14] | 7 |
| US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[15] | 46 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[16] | 28 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Davis, Ahmad (May 18, 2024). "GloRilla's New Song Snippet Is Going Viral". Rap-Up. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ Chelosky, Danielle (June 21, 2024). "GloRilla – "TGIF"". Stereogum. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ a b Allah, Sha Be (June 21, 2024). "Glorilla Drops Highly Anticipated "TGIF" Single". The Source. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ a b c d Cowen, Trace William (June 21, 2024). "GloRilla Has Message for Her 'Million and One Haters' in New "TGIF" Song and Video: 'They All Can Kiss My Ass'". Complex. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ a b Castro, Danilo (June 24, 2024). "GloRilla Hits The Open Road In New "TGIF" Music Video". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ a b Gonzalez, Alex (June 21, 2024). "GloRilla Celebrates Herself And Her Girls On Her New Single, 'TGIF'". Uproxx. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ a b Murray, Robin (June 21, 2024). "GloRilla Gets Rowdy With 'TGIF'". Clash. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ a b Brown, Preezy; Sadler, Armon (June 21, 2024). "Rakim Checks The Melody, GloRilla Rejoices, Ice Spice Flaunts Her Favorite Asset, And More Hip-Hop Releases". Vibe. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ a b Allah, Sha Be (June 24, 2024). "GloRilla Releases Video For Her New Summer Anthem "TGIF"". The Source. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ a b Corrine, Amber (June 24, 2024). "GloRilla Turns Up With Her Squad Again For "TGIF" Music Video". Vibe. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ "GloRilla Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. July 8, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
- ^ "GloRilla Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ "GloRilla Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ "GloRilla Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ "GloRilla Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved August 18, 2024.