"ADHD" is a song by American rapper Joyner Lucas, released on September 12, 2019 as the sixth single from his debut studio album of the same name (2020). It was produced by Highself.
| "ADHD" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Joyner Lucas | ||||
| from the album ADHD | ||||
| Released | September 12, 2019 | |||
| Genre | Conscious hip hop | |||
| Length | 3:25 | |||
| Label | Twenty Nine | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Gary Lucas Jr. | |||
| Producer(s) | Highself | |||
| Joyner Lucas singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "ADHD with Revenge Intro" on YouTube | ||||
Content
editThe song finds Joyner Lucas detailing his internal struggles as a person with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.[1][2] and his refusal to medicate for his condition.[2]
Music video
editIn an interview with Rolling Stone, Joyner Lucas revealed details behind the filming of the music video:
I shot the video in Massachusetts at a huge warehouse building. I had the idea to be in multiple places at one time to mimic how my brain works. When I was younger my mind was all over the place. When I grew up I learned how to contain it but still find myself wandering off. I wanted to create a visual of what that may look like. If you pay attention you can see the video is filled with tons of people pressuring me to take prescription pills as I refused. In the end, I ended up taking the pill and falling asleep. My director Ben Proulx and our film company Project 2 really helped put it together. This video was shot in one take behind a green screen and a motion track that followed me in circles. I always wanted to do a one-take music video and this was the perfect opportunity.
The video was released on December 13, 2019 and includes a preview of Lucas's song "Revenge" in the beginning. As "ADHD" begins playing, Lucas wakes up for a day. He is shown engaging in daily activities that happen in various locations,[3] such as going to school, eating dinner, going to the library, the hospital, playing basketball, and grocery shopping, which are challenged by his pressure to treat his ADHD with pills.[3][4] He finds respite in performing at a concert near the end of the clip. In the end, he reluctantly takes his medication before going to sleep.[3]
Charts
edit| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[5] | 17 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[6] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ Infante, Victor D. (February 16, 2020). "Joyner Lucas returns for 'Revenge'". Telegram & Gazette. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Joyner Lucas Drops New Track 'ADHD'". Rap-Up. September 12, 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ a b c Blistein, Jon (December 13, 2019). "Joyner Lucas Grapples With Mental Health, Medication in New 'Revenge Intro/ADHD' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ Findlay, Mitch (September 26, 2022). "Joyner Lucas Drops Off Cinematic Saga "Revenge Intro/ADHD"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. September 23, 2019. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ "American single certifications – Joyner Lucas – ADHD". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 29, 2024.