"Broke in a Minute" is a song by Canadian rapper Tory Lanez, released on February 7, 2020[2] as the lead single from his mixtape The New Toronto 3 (2020). The song was produced by Papi Yerr.
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| Single by Tory Lanez | ||||
| from the album The New Toronto 3 | ||||
| Released | February 7, 2020 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop[1] | |||
| Length | 2:12 | |||
| Label | Interscope | |||
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| Producer(s) | Papi Yerr | |||
| Tory Lanez singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Broke in a Minute" on YouTube | ||||
Background and composition
editSajae Elder of The Fader described the track as "bass-heavy".[3] Lyrically, the song is about Tory Lanez becoming rich; he also sings about how he used to work at Denny's and name-drops many brand names.[3][4][5] In an Instagram post promoting the song's music video, Lanez revealed that "Broke in a Minute" was originally a freestyle to "Shotta Flow" by NLE Choppa.[5]
Music video
editAn accompanying music video was released alongside the single. It features Tory Lanez showing his luxurious products and money, and dancing.[5][6]
Charts
edit| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] | 76 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] | 22 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 64 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] | 28 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United Kingdom (BPI)[11] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[12] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ https://singersroom.com/w3/10-best-tory-lanez-songs-of-all-time/ [bare URL]
- ^ Espinoza, Joshua (February 9, 2020). "Watch Tory Lanez's New Video for "Broke in a Minute"". Complex. Archived from the original on 2020-02-10.
- ^ a b Elder, Sajae (February 8, 2020). "Tory Lanez drops "Broke in a Minute"". The FADER. Archived from the original on 2020-02-11.
- ^ Findlay, Mitch (February 6, 2020). "Tory Lanez Gets Wavy On New Banger "Broke In A Minute"". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on 2020-03-01.
- ^ a b c Mamo, Heran (April 24, 2020). "Here Are the Lyrics to Tory Lanez's 'Broke in a Minute'". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2020-08-06.
- ^ Caraan, Sophie (2020-02-10). "Tory Lanez Revels in His Success on "Broke In A Minute"". Hypebeast. Archived from the original on 2020-03-06.
- ^ "Tory Lanez Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. February 17, 2020. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ "Tory Lanez Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
- ^ "Tory Lanez Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
- ^ "British single certifications – Tory Lanez – Broke in a Minute". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
- ^ "American single certifications – Tory Lanez – Broke in a Minute". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 17, 2021.