"Devil Is a Lie" is a song by American singer and rapper Tommy Richman, released on June 14, 2024. It was produced by Jonah Roy, Max Vossberg and Kavi.
| "Devil Is a Lie" | ||||
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| Single by Tommy Richman | ||||
| from the album Coyote | ||||
| Released | June 14, 2024 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 2:11 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | Tommy Richman | |||
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| Tommy Richman singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Devil Is a Lie" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editTommy Richman first previewed the song on the video-sharing platform TikTok on May 27, 2024,[1] and again on June 6,[2] leading the song to gain significant attention prior to its release.[2][3]
Composition
editThe song has been widely compared to music by the Neptunes during the 2000s, in regard to the beat and style.[2] It uses a violin melody and synthesizer chords[3] with Tommy Richman blending elements of disco and funk in his vocals.[3] Lyrically, he sings about his success and that he will not let anyone or anything preventing him from accomplishing it.[4]
Critical reception
editDanilo Castro of HotNewHipHop gave a positive review, writing "'Devil Is a Lie' is the best kind of retro song, in that it captures the feeling of the 00s without trying too hard to recapture its sound. It reminds us of other artists, but it's still, definitively, Tommy Richman. The dynamics between the chorus and the bridge is absurdly catchy, and the lyrics are playfully aligned with the instrumental. The singer doesn't have much to say, but his vocals, and his stylish delivery, will make it easy to memorize each line. He's also more audible than he was on 'Million Dollar Baby.' A lot of songs aim to be summer playlist material, but 'Devil Is a Lie' feels like the rare instance of a song succeeding in doing so."[5]
Music video
editAn official music video was released alongside the song. It features a camcorder aesthetic similar to his video for "Million Dollar Baby". Tommy Richman is seen having a photoshoot with a blue pinstriped 1984 Cadillac Coupe de Ville lowrider courtesy of Diplomatics Car Club and visiting a strip club.[6]
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| Australia (ARIA)[7] | 18 |
| Australia Hip Hop/R&B (ARIA)[8] | 4 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9] | 26 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[10] | 37 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[11] | 47 |
| Lithuania (AGATA)[12] | 48 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[13] | 9 |
| Portugal (AFP)[14] | 185 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[15] | 21 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[16] | 4 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[17] | 32 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[18] | 9 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[19] | 19 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| New Zealand (RMNZ)[20] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ "the devil is a lie". TikTok. May 27, 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ^ a b c Castro, Danilo (June 7, 2024). "Tommy Richman Teases New Song "Devil Is A Lie" And It Slaps". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ^ a b c Allah, Sha Be (June 14, 2024). "Tommy Richman Drops New Single "The Devil Is A Lie"". The Source. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ^ Gonzalez, Alex (June 14, 2024). "Tommy Richman Maintains His Momentum And Star Power On His New Single, 'Devil Is A Lie'". Uproxx. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ^ Castro, Danilo (June 14, 2024). "Tommy Richman Drops Another Smash Hit With "Devil Is A Lie"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ^ Diaz, Angel (June 14, 2024). "Tommy Richman Wants to Get Paid in New Song 'Devil Is a Lie': Watch the Video". Billboard. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ^ "Tommy Richman – Devil Is a Lie". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
- ^ "ARIA Top 40 Hip Hop/R&B Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. July 8, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
- ^ "Tommy Richman Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ "Tommy Richman Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
- ^ "2024 28-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. July 12, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
- ^ "Tommy Richman – Devil Is a Lie". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
- ^ "Tommy Richman – Devil Is a Lie". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "Tommy Richman Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ "Tommy Richman Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
- ^ "Tommy Richman Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
- ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Tommy Richman – Devil Is a Lie". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved July 26, 2024.