"1942" is a hip hop song by American rapper G-Eazy, featuring guest vocals from rappers Yo Gotti and YBN Nahmir. The artists co-wrote the song with singer Jeremih, as well as its producers Hitmaka, Smash David and SkipOnDaBeat.[1][2] It was released by RCA Records on April 13, 2018, as the second single for the soundtrack to the film Uncle Drew (2018).[3]
| "1942" | ||||
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| Single by G-Eazy featuring Yo Gotti and YBN Nahmir | ||||
| from the album Uncle Drew (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | ||||
| Released | April 13, 2018 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 3:33 | |||
| Label | RCA Records | |||
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| YBN Nahmir singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "1942" on YouTube | ||||
Music video
editThe music video premiered on May 17, 2018 on G-Eazy's Vevo account.[4]
Composition
edit"1942" features a "hypnotic and bouncy production" from Hitmaka and "a catchy hook" provided by Gotti.[5][6] Lyrically, G-Eazy raps about ignoring the rules and doing whatever he wants.[7][8]
Personnel
editCredits adapted from Tidal.[9]
- Hitmaka – production
- Smash David – production
- SkipOnDaBeat – production
- Jeremih — songwriting
- Jaycen Joshua – mix engineering
- David Nakaji – engineering assistance
- Ben Milchev – engineering assistance
- Dakari – record engineering
- Brian White – record engineering
Charts
edit| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10] | 90 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[11] | 70 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] | 29 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[13] | 12 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[14] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[15] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | April 13, 2018 | RCA | [9] | |
| United States | May 29, 2018 | Rhythmic contemporary radio |
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| Urban contemporary radio | [17] |
References
edit- ^ "Song Details: 1942 by G-Eazy". Universal Music Group Publishing. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
- ^ "G-Eazy, Yo Gotti & YBN Nahmir Connect For "1942" Heater". HipHopDX. April 16, 2018. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
- ^ Mitchell, Gail (April 17, 2018). "RCA's Mark Pitts Celebrates 20th Anniversary of ByStorm Entertainment". Billboard. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
- ^ "G-Eazy, Yo Gotti and YBN Nahmir Team Up for New 1942 Music Video (May 11, 2018)". Xxlmag. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
- ^ Price, Joe (April 14, 2018). "Yo Gotti and YBN Nahmir Join G-Eazy on "1942"". Complex. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
- ^ "New Music: G-Eazy feat. Yo Gotti & YBN Nahmir – '1942'". Rap-Up. April 13, 2018. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
- ^ Goddard, Kevin (April 13, 2018). "G-Eazy Links Up With Yo Gotti & YBN Nahmir For New "Uncle Drew" Leak "1942"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
- ^ Berry, Peter (April 13, 2018). "G-Eazy, Yo Gotti and YBN Nahmir Follow Their Own Rules on New Song "1942"". XXL. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
- ^ a b "1942 / G-Eazy TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
- ^ "G-Eazy Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
- ^ "G-Eazy Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
- ^ "G-Eazy Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
- ^ "G-Eazy Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – G-Eazy – 1942". Music Canada.
- ^ "American single certifications – G-Eazy – 1942". Recording Industry Association of America.
- ^ "Top 40/R Future Releases". All Access Media Group. Archived from the original on May 13, 2018. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
- ^ "Urban/UAC Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on May 13, 2018. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
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