Gifted (song)
"Gifted" | ||||
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Single by Cordae featuring Roddy Ricch | ||||
from the album From a Birds Eye View | ||||
Released | August 27, 2020 | |||
Recorded | August 2019 | |||
Length | 2:48 | |||
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Cordae singles chronology | ||||
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Roddy Ricch singles chronology | ||||
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"Gifted" on YouTube |
"Gifted" is a song by American rapper Cordae featuring fellow American rapper Roddy Ricch. The song was released on August 27, 2020, marking Cordae's first release of 2020, and the first after dropping the "YBN" from his name. "Gifted" was released a day after Cordae's 23rd birthday, and features uncredited vocals from American singer Ant Clemons. The song sees the rappers reflect on their beginnings and eventual successes. It is Cordae's highest charting single, peaking at number one on the Bubbling Under Hot 100.
Background and composition
In an interview with
Critical reception
Music video
The music video was directed by Cole Bennett and premiered on his Lyrical Lemonade channel along with the song's release.
The visual reflects the lyrics, and sees Cordae go from driving a low-range car to living a grande life, complete with a mansion and a Rolls-Royce.[6] The video closes with a quote from political activist Huey P. Newton: "The revolution has always been in the hands of the young. The young always inherit the revolution".
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Charts
Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9] | 84 |
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] | 9 |
US | 1 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] | 37 |
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[13] | 13 |
US Rolling Stone Top 100[14]
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73 |
References
- ^ Complex. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
- ^ Complex. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
- ^ Haylock, Zoe (August 27, 2020). "Cordae (Minus the YBN) and Roddy Ricch Drop New Single 'Gifted'". Vulture. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
- ^ Lamarre, Carl (August 28, 2020). "First Beat: New Music from Big Sean, Ty Dolla Sign, Cordae". Billboard. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
- ^ Stanley, Marquin (August 27, 2020). "Cordae Teams Up W/ Roddy Ricch In Official Music Video For "Gifted"". KarenCivil.com. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
- ^ a b "Cordae and Roddy Ricch Connect on 'Gifted'". Rap-Up. August 27, 2020. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
- ^ Zidl, Alex (August 27, 2020). "Cordae & Roddy Ricch Share New Song "Gifted"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
- ^ Johnson, Patrick (August 27, 2020). "Cordae and Roddy Ricch Share New Song "Gifted"". Hypebeast. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
- ^ "Roddy Ricch Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. September 7, 2020. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
- ^ "Roddy Ricch Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- ^ "Roddy Ricch Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- ^ "Roddy Ricch Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
- ^ "Top 100 Songs, August 28, 2020 - September 3, 2020". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on September 16, 2020. Retrieved September 8, 2020.