4 AM (2 Chainz song)
Appearance
"4 AM" | ||||
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Single by 2 Chainz featuring Travis Scott | ||||
from the album Pretty Girls Like Trap Music | ||||
Released | September 19, 2017 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 4:15 | |||
Label | Def Jam | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | ||||
2 Chainz singles chronology | ||||
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Travis Scott singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"4 AM ft. Travis Scott" on YouTube |
"4 AM" is a song by American rapper
urban contemporary radio as a single on September 19, 2017, but originally was released on May 30, as a promotional single.[1] The song was written alongside producers Murda Beatz and Cubeatz.[2]
Composition
Max Weinstein of XXL wrote that the song had a "mellow vibe" to it,[3] while Winston Cook-Wilson of Spin called it a "detuned, mid-tempo jam."[4] 2 Chainz reminisces throwing himself a surprise birthday party and listening to Lil Wayne's album Tha Carter.[5]
Music video
The music video was released on November 17, 2017. In it, 2 Chainz and Travis Scott throw a wild party with women, a couple of them topless, around them,[6] with drinking and smoking marijuana involved.[7]
Charts
Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] | 50 |
US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 55 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] | 24 |
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[11] | 36 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[12] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
- ^ "Urban/UAC Future Releases | R&B, Hip Hop, Release Schedule and Street Dates | ..." September 6, 2017. Archived from the original on September 6, 2017. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
- ^ Ortiz, Edwin (May 30, 2017). "2 Chainz Drops New Song "4 AM" f/ Travis Scott, Reveals Tracklist for 'Pretty Girls Like Trap Music'". Complex. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
- ^ Weinstein, Max (May 30, 2017). "2 Chainz and Travis Scott Drop Mellow New Song '4 AM' - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
- ^ Cook-Wilson, Winston (May 30, 2017). "2 Chainz Shares Pretty Girls Love Trap Music Details, Releases "4 AM" ft. Travis Scott". Spin. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
- ^ Roth, Madeline. "2 Chainz Parties Late With Travis Scott On New Song '4 AM'". MTV News. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
- ^ Berry, Peter A. (November 17, 2017). "2 Chainz and Travis Scott Throw a Hotel Party in 4 AM Video - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
- ^ "2 Chainz's "4 AM" Video Is a Woozy Trip Through the Night". www.vice.com. November 17, 2017. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
- ^ "2 Chainz Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
- ^ "2 Chainz Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
- ^ "2 Chainz Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
- ^ "2 Chainz Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
- ^ "American single certifications – 2 Chainz – 4:00 AM". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 20, 2020.