X (21 Savage and Metro Boomin song)
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| Single by 21 Savage and Metro Boomin featuring Future | |||||||||||||||||||
| from the album Savage Mode | |||||||||||||||||||
| Released | July 14, 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Recorded | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Length | 4:18 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Label | Self-released | ||||||||||||||||||
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"X" (originally titled "X Bitch") is a single by American rapper 21 Savage and American record producer Metro Boomin. It is the lead single from their collaborative extended play Savage Mode. It features guest vocals from Future. It was released July 14, 2016.[1][2]
Background and release
On July 2, 2016, 21 Savage announced his collaborative EP with Metro Boomin, sharing the artwork and the release date.[3] On July 14, he shared the EP's track listing and released "X" featuring Future as the project's first single.[4][1] He released Savage Mode on July 15.[5] While talking about the song's success in an interview with Rolling Out magazine, he said; "I knew the song was taking off when I looked at iTunes and saw the numbers and all the views".[6]
Critical reception
Eric Diep of HipHopDX wrote that "X" is "a good entry point for listeners just learning about 21".[7] Niya Hogans from Rolling Out gave the song a positive review, saying that it has "catchy lyrics and a dope beat".[6]
"X" was placed at number 21 on Rolling Stone’s "50 Best Songs of 2016" list, commenting: “The Atlanta trap contender teams up with Future for a thugged-and-drugged banger, boasting "I spent your rent at the mall," while producer Metro Boomin gives it all a creepy cinematic vibe.”[8]
Live performances
On September 17, 2016, 21 Savage performed the song at the BET Hip Hop Awards, which aired in the next month.[9]
Charts
| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10] | 66 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[11] | 36 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] | 12 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/Sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[13] | Platinum | 1,000,000 |
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*sales figures based on certification alone | ||
References
- 1 2 "21 Savage - X Bitch Feat. Future (Prod. By Metro Boomin) - Stream [New Song]".
- ↑ 21 Savage (14 July 2016). "21 Savage & Metro Boomin - X ft Future (Official Audio)" – via YouTube.
- ↑ ""Savage Mode" Album Artwork & Release Date Revealed". rapWAVE. July 2, 2016. Retrieved October 5, 2016.
- ↑ "21 Savage & Metro Boomin Reveal Tracklist For "Savage Mode"". HotNewHipHop. July 2, 2016. Retrieved October 5, 2016.
- ↑ "Stream 21 Savage & Metro Boomin Savage Mode EP". Stereogum. July 15, 2016. Retrieved October 5, 2016.
- 1 2 "Hidden hip-hop gems of summer '16: A retrospective". Rolling Out. September 15, 2016. Retrieved October 5, 2016.
- ↑ "21 Savage & Metro Boomin - Savage Mode Review". HipHopDX. July 25, 2016. Retrieved September 19, 2016.
- ↑ "50 Best Songs of 2016". November 30, 2016. Retrieved November 30, 2016.
- ↑ "BET Hip-Hop Awards 2016: Watch Isaiah Rashad, Lil Uzi Vert, 21 Savage Perform". Pitchfork Media. October 4, 2016. Retrieved October 5, 2016.
- ↑ "21 Savage – Chart history" Canadian Hot 100 for 21 Savage. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ↑ "21 Savage – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for 21 Savage. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
- ↑ "21 Savage – Chart history" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for 21 Savage. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
- ↑ "American single certifications – 21 Savage & Metro Boomin". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 10, 2016. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH