Rich Nigga Shit
| "Rich Nigga Shit" | |
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| Songby21 SavageandMetro BoominfeaturingYoung Thug | |
| from the albumSavage Mode II | |
| Released | October 2, 2020 |
| Length | 3:10 |
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"Rich Nigga Shit"is a song byAtlanta-based rapper21 Savageand American record producerMetro Boomin,from their collaborative studio albumSavage Mode II(2020). It features American rapperYoung Thugand was produced by Metro Boomin with additional production from Peter Lee Johnson.
Composition
[edit]The instrumental of the song contains "peppy" synths and fiddle along with a "subtle but dynamic" bassline which "mimics an analog instrument",[1]Rolling Stone's Danny Schwartz described it as a "slow-motion,DJ Screw-indebted beat seemingly dipped in codeine ".[2]The lyrics center on the lavish lifestyles of 21 Savage and Young Thug.[3]Consequence's Rashad Grove described the song "sounds like a modernized version ofTeddy Riley's New Jack Swing that ruled the late '80s through the mid-'90s. "[4]
Critical reception
[edit]Rashad Grove ofConsequencegave the song a positive review, writing, "It's jamming for sure, destined to be an anthem for ballers everywhere. While 21 and Young Thug both make the song a banger, it's Metro Boomin's distinct ear and musicianship that stand out. He is staking his claim as one of the go-to producers of his generation."[4]Alphonse Pierre ofPitchforkpraised the production's combination of a "hypnotic" string section with a "breezyWest Coastvibe (and lots of cowbell) ", stating" It shouldn't work but does, like a french fry dipped in a milkshake ", as well as writing," 21 comes off slightly unnatural on the song, ultimately overshadowed by a Young Thug guest verse memorable enough to reigniteMetro Thugginpipedreams. "[5]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6] | 33 |
| Global 200(Billboard)[7] | 29 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] | 7 |
| UK Singles(OCC)[9] | 54 |
| USBillboardHot 100[10] | 26 |
| USHot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs(Billboard)[11] | 13 |
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[12] | Platinum | 40,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[13] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[14] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
[edit]- ^Lyons-Burt, Charles (October 7, 2020)."21 Savage and Metro Boomin 'Savage Mode II' Review: A Dark, Robust Sequel".Slant Magazine.Archivedfrom the original on October 20, 2020.RetrievedMarch 26,2023.
- ^Schwartz, Danny (October 7, 2020)."21 Savage and Metro Boomin's 'Savage Mode II' is a Near-Perfect Sequel to a Trap Classic".Rolling Stone.Archivedfrom the original on October 10, 2020.RetrievedMarch 26,2023.
- ^Balram, Dhruva (October 8, 2020)."21 Savage & Metro Boomin – 'Savage Mode 2' album review".NME.Archivedfrom the original on October 11, 2020.RetrievedMarch 26,2023.
- ^abGrove, Rashad (October 7, 2020)."21 Savage and Metro Boomin Deliver a Grimy Sequel with the Masterful Savage Mode II".Consequence.Archivedfrom the original on October 30, 2020.RetrievedMarch 26,2023.
- ^Pierre, Alphonse (October 7, 2020)."21 Savage / Metro Boomin: Savage Mode 2 Album Review".Pitchfork.Archivedfrom the original on October 8, 2020.RetrievedMarch 26,2023.
- ^"21 Savage Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)".Billboard.Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- ^"21 Savage Chart History (Global 200)".Billboard.Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- ^"NZ Hot Singles Chart".Recorded Music NZ. October 12, 2020.
- ^"Official Singles Chart Top 100".Official Charts Company.Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- ^"21 Savage Chart History (Hot 100)".Billboard.Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- ^"21 Savage Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)".Billboard.Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- ^"Brazilian single certifications – 21 Savage & Metro Boomin feat. Young Thug – Rich Nigga Shit"(in Portuguese).Pro-Música Brasil.RetrievedJuly 21,2024.
- ^"British single certifications – 21 Savage/Metro Boomin/Thug – Rich N***a S**t".British Phonographic Industry.RetrievedApril 26,2024.
- ^"American single certifications – 21 Savage & Metro Boomin – Rich Nigga Shit".Recording Industry Association of America.RetrievedMarch 26,2023.
