"Beast Mode" is a song by American rapper A Boogie wit da Hoodie, released on September 8, 2017, as the second single from his debut studio album The Bigger Artist (2017). It features American rappers PnB Rock and YoungBoy Never Broke Again. The song was produced by Young Troy.[1]
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| Single by A Boogie wit da Hoodie featuring PnB Rock and YoungBoy Never Broke Again | ||||
| from the album The Bigger Artist | ||||
| Released | September 8, 2017 | |||
| Length | 4:18 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Young Troy | |||
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| PnB Rock singles chronology | ||||
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| YoungBoy Never Broke Again singles chronology | ||||
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| "Beast Mode" on YouTube | ||||
Critical reception
editThe song received mediocre reviews from critics. Writing for Vibe, Darryl Robertson stated that all three artists offer "grim verses, making for a memorable and organic street record". He noted that PnB Rock "delivers his signature Auto-tuned hook and verse" and that YoungBoy "closes out the song’s third verse with his concrete jungle-inspired raps."[1] HipHopDX's Scott Glaysher stated that on the track, "listeners don’t learn much about [A Boogie wit da Hoodie]" due to him rapping "filler lines" on the song. He also stated that A Boogie's "hardcore rhymes don’t mix well with his Auto-Tuned vocals."[2] Writing for Pitchfork, Kristin Corry stated that the track "screams like a faulty tribute" to Future's July 2015, "Freak Hoe" off of his third studio album, DS2.[3]
Music video
editThe Travis Montgomery-directed music video was released months after the song's official audio on December 12, 2017. The video shows the three rappers at Michael Jordan's basketball facility, Terminal 23 in New York City. It also shows the rappers playing NBA 2K18 together while rapping their lyrics.[4]
Charts
edit| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 86 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] | 38 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[7] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[8] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ a b Robertson, Darryl (2017-09-08). "A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Youngboy NeverBrokeAgain And PnB Rock Go "Beast Mode"". Vibe. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ^ Scott, Glaysher (2017-10-10). "REVIEW: A BOOGIE WIT DA HOODIE SUCCEEDS WHEN PLAYING TO HIS STRENGTHS ON "THE BIGGER ARTIST"". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ^ Corry, Kristin (2017-10-05). "The New York rapper's promising debut showcases a 21-year-old who's still finding his own lane between sensitivity and swagger". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ^ Diep, Eric (2017-12-12). "A Boogie, PnB Rock, and Youngboy Bring Their Smack Talk to the Court in "Beast Mode" Video". Complex. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ^ "A Boogie wit da Hoodie Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
- ^ "A Boogie wit da Hoodie Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – A Boogie wit da Hoodie – Beast Mode". Music Canada.
- ^ "American single certifications – A Boogie wit da Hoodie – Beast Mode". Recording Industry Association of America.