"Bigger in Texas" is a song by American rapper Megan Thee Stallion, released on October 25, 2024 from Megan: Act II, a reissue of her third studio album Megan (2024). It was produced by Bankroll Got It, Shawn "Source" Jarrett, Han Yang Kingsley Wang and Truckee Street.
| "Bigger in Texas" | |
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| Song by Megan Thee Stallion | |
| from the album Megan: Act II | |
| Released | October 25, 2024 |
| Genre | Southern hip hop |
| Length | 2:32 |
| Label | Hot Girl Productions |
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| Music video | |
| "Bigger in Texas" on YouTube | |
Composition and lyrics
editThe song heavily incorporates elements of southern hip hop, especially the regional sound of Texas, and the style has been compared to that of hip hop group UGK.[1][2][3] In the lyrics, Megan Thee Stallion celebrates her success and wealth,[4] beginning the track with the chorus: "I'm at the top of my game, I'm who they hate / This shit come with the fame, that's how I knew that I made it / I woke up lookin' this good, I'm in my prime, these niggas gotta get played / If these bitches ain't mad, I need to go harder, I can't let 'em think we the same".[5][6] She further reflects on loving herself regardless of her appearance and reinforces the point of not caring about the opinions of others,[3] ending the song with the lyrics "Always beggin' me to crash out with these losers, shut up, enjoy this music / Y'all gon' learn I move on my time and not for none of y'all amusement".[3][7]
Critical reception
editAngel Diaz of Billboard wrote "Megan's flow is already reminiscent of those that came before her — like Port Arthur's UGK and Memphis' 8Ball & MJG — who ironically helped cultivate Texas' signature smooth, playa sound, with the help of Houston producer Tony Draper and his record label Suave House. The way she raps already goes perfectly with that type of production style, synonymous with the Lone Star State."[1] Zachary Horvath of HotNewHipHop stated "Meg brings her patented flow, adlibs, bars, and the whole bit and it's a pretty impressive display regardless of how much you've heard this formula. There are some hilarious flashes of her humor as well with gut-busting bars like, 'Pockets gettin' thickеr and thicker, I'm tastin' the money, it look likе I ate a few hundreds / I just hopped on a G6, I'm gettin' head while I'm playin' my Switch, hm.'"[4]
Music video
editAn official music video premiered alongside the song. Directed by Megan Thee Stallion and Julian Klincewicz,[8] it opens with the flag of Texas waving in the wind[3][9] and a title card presented in diamond-encrusted font, referencing mixtape covers designed by Pen & Pixel.[3][8][9][10] The clip first shows Megan flaunting her grills with a smile,[6][8] before leaning on a trunk lid of an orange slab with swangas while dressed in an all-denim outfit consisting of a bikini top, booty shorts and knee-high boots.[3][5][8][11] She also drives around her hometown of Houston.[10] Next, she visits Johnny Dang at his jewelry store,[2][3][4][6][8][10] where she appears in a serpent-like green cowboy hat, a matching bikini (as a reference to her songs "Cobra", "Hiss" and "Boa"),[3][8] and blond hair with long locks.[3] and twerks inside.[11] In a split shot, the left scene finds Dang presenting Megan with a butterfly diamond necklace from behind the counter, pairing with her flapping wings tattoo on the back of her thighs,[3][5][8][11] while the right scene shows a butterfly sitting on her hand.[3] In another scene, Megan wears a Houston Astros hat decorated with sequins and dances in a lowrider.[3][11] She appears alongside rapper Scarface, who also wears an Astros cap.[3] Toward the end, Megan is at a dance party in an outdoor parking lot with fellow Houston rappers Scarface, Paul Wall, Slim Thug, and Sauce Walka,[3][5][8][11] before the video closes out with a shot of the downtown Houston skyline.[11]
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[12] | 24 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[13] | 84 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[14] | 31 |
References
edit- ^ a b Diaz, Angel (October 25, 2024). "Megan Thee Stallion Should Lean More Into Texas Slab Music". Billboard. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ^ a b Grant, Shawn (October 25, 2024). "Megan Thee Stallion Drops "Bigger in Texas" Video". The Source. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Ordonez, Andrea (October 25, 2024). "Megan Thee Stallion's Self-Love Is "Bigger in Texas"". Texas Monthly. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ^ a b c Horvath, Zachary (October 25, 2024). "Megan Thee Stallion Shows Her Adoration For Houston Rap Culture With "Bigger In Texas" Visual". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ^ a b c d Okechukwu, Nmesoma (October 25, 2024). "Megan Thee Stallion — Bigger In Texas". Euphoria. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ^ a b c Saint-Louis, Tai (October 26, 2024). "Megan Thee Stallion Recruits Houston Hip Hop Legends For 'Bigger In Texas' Music Video". HipHopDX. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ^ Ritchie, Matthew (October 30, 2024). "Megan Thee Stallion: MEGAN: ACT II". Pitchfork. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Kaufman, Gil (October 25, 2024). "Megan Thee Stallion Honors Her H-Town Roots in 'Bigger in Texas' Video Featuring Scarface, Paul Wall & Slim Thug". Billboard. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ^ a b Inman, Demicia (October 25, 2024). "Megan Thee Stallion Honors Houston In "Bigger In Texas" Music Video". Vibe. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ^ a b c Blistein, Jon (October 25, 2024). "Megan Thee Stallion's 'Bigger in Texas' Video Is a Houston Hip-Hop Hall of Fame". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f Guerra, Joey (October 25, 2024). "Megan Thee Stallion's 'Bigger in Texas' music video is a love letter to Houston". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. November 7, 2024. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ "Megan Thee Stallion Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ "Megan Thee Stallion Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 15, 2024.