What They Want (Schoolboy Q song)
"What They Want" | |
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Song by Schoolboy Q featuring 2 Chainz | |
from the album Oxymoron | |
Released | February 25, 2014 |
Recorded | 2013 |
Genre | Hip hop |
Length | 4:27 |
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"What They Want" (stylized as "WHat THey Want") is a song by American
Composition
"What They Want" production features "plodding rhythm section and eerie, reverb-drenched string/bell loops" created by Mike Will Made It and Marz. Schoolboy Q raps about his prospective purchases and recent sexual conquests in his verses. Additionally the song features a guest appearance by 2 Chainz.[1] Overall the song has an icy melody projecting a feeling of paranoia with Q rapping about his proficiency in drug dealing.[2]
Critical reception
"What They Want" was met with generally positive reviews from
Live performances
Schoolboy Q and 2 Chainz performed "What They Want" at
Music video
The music video for "What They Want" was filmed in New Orleans, Louisiana, directed by Motion Family.[13][14] On March 6, 2014, the video was released.[15][16] In the video Q and 2 Chainz visit an above-ground cemetery, stalk a church with dudes wearing skeleton masks, and go to New Orleans strip club She She's, which is full of twerking dancers.[17][18][19] The video is completed with shots of "creepy, abandoned buildings, red-lit strip clubs, empty parking lots, gray graveyards and backlit churches."[20]
Chart performance
Chart (2014) | Peak position |
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US | 4 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[22] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
- ^ "SchoolBoy Q ft. 2 Chainz - What They Want | Stream". DJBooth.net. 2014-03-24. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
- ^ "Schoolboy Q: Oxymoron - Music Review". No Ripcord. 2014-03-04. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
- ^ Fox, Luke. "Schoolboy Q - Oxymoron • Hip-Hop Reviews •". Exclaim.ca. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
- ^ Madden, Michael (2014-02-26). "Album Review: ScHoolboy Q – Oxymoron". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
- ^ "ScHoolboy Q, 'Oxymoron': Track-By-Track Review". Billboard. 25 February 2014. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
- ^ Whitt, Greg (2014-03-11). ""What They Want": Album Review of ScHoolboy Q's "Oxymoron"". Smokingsection.uproxx.com. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
- ^ Burgess, Omar (2014-02-25). "ScHoolboy Q - Oxymoron | Read Hip Hop Reviews, Rap Reviews & Hip Hop Album Reviews". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
- ^ "Oxymoron – FACT Magazine: Music News, New Music". Factmag.com. 2014-03-13. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
- ^ "ScHoolboy Q - Oxymoron - Stream". www.djbooth.net. Archived from the original on 2014-01-25.
- ^ "2 Chainz Brings Out ScHoolboy Q To Perform "What They Want" At SxSw". TheSource. 2014-03-12. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
- ^ Johnson, Robin (13 March 2014). "Video: 2 Chainz and ScHoolboy Q Perform "What They Want" at Def Jam 30 : RESPECT". Respect-mag.com. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
- ^ "ScHoolboy Performs on Jimmy Kimmel Live! - XXL".
- ^ "Schoolboy Q – "What They Want" (Feat. 2 Chainz) Video". Stereogum. 2013-10-16. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
- ^ "Video: ScHoolboy Q f. 2 Chainz, "What They Want"". The Fader. 2014-03-06. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
- ^ "New Video: ScHoolBoy Q Feat. 2 Chainz 'What They Want'". Vibe. 2014-03-06. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
- ^ "Watch Schoolboy Q's Video For "What They Want" Featuring 2 Chainz | News". Pitchfork. 2014-03-06. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
- ^ "ScHoolboy Q and 2 Chainz Go to NOLA for 'What They Want' Video NSFW | SPIN | Videos". SPIN. 2014-03-06. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
- ^ Thiessen, Brock. "Schoolboy Q - "What They Want" (ft. 2 Chainz) (video) • Music / Video •". Exclaim.ca. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
- ^ "Video: ScHoolboy Q f/ 2 Chainz – 'What They Want'". Rap-Up.com. 2014-03-24. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
- ^ Kate Gamble. "Schoolboy Q - "What They Want" (Feat. 2 Chainz) Video | News". CMJ. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
- ^ "Schoolboy Q – Chart History: Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
- ^ "American single certifications – Schoolboy Q – What They Want". Recording Industry Association of America.