"Die Young" is a song by American rapper Roddy Ricch. The song was released on July 20, 2018, as the lead single from Ricch's second mixtape Feed Tha Streets II.[1] The song is dedicated to the deceased rappers XXXTentacion, Lil Snupe, and Speaker Knockerz.[2]
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| Single by Roddy Ricch | ||||
| from the album Feed Tha Streets II | ||||
| Released | July 20, 2018 | |||
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| Length | 2:41 | |||
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Composition
editProduced by London On Da Track and Rex Kudo, the song features a beat described by Rolling Stone as a "somber requiem", with "light, twinkling keys that offset its dark subject matter".[2] It was also described as a "surging hit that comes from L.A. but sounds like a new strain of rap from the South".[2]
Critical reception
editCharles Holmes of Rolling Stone described Roddy Ricch's breakout song as "triumphant", writing: "The line between rapping and singing has never been thinner, often displayed over superb, simple production. Roddy Ricch, a buzzing rapper from Compton, is the latest example of that shift."[2]
Music video
editThe official music video of the song was released on July 23, 2018, through Roddy Ricch's YouTube account. The music video was directed by JDFilms.[3] As of April 2024, it has accumulated over 140 million views.
Personnel
editCredits adapted from Tidal.[4]
- London On Da Track – producer, writer
- Rex Kudo – producer, writer
- William Binderup – assistant mix engineer
- Dave Kutch – masterer
- Erik Madrid – mixer
- Rodrick Moore – writer
Charts
edit| Chart (2018–2019) | Peak position |
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| UK Singles (OCC)[5] | 84 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 99 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 38 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[8] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[9] | Gold | 400,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[10] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ "Die Young - Single by Roddy Ricch on Apple Music". Retrieved April 2, 2020 – via Apple Music.
- ^ a b c d Holmes, Charles (November 13, 2018). "Song You Need To Know: Roddy Ricch, 'Die Young'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
- ^ "Roddy Ricch - Die Young [Prod. by London on Tha Track] (Dir By JDFilms)". YouTube. July 23, 2018. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
- ^ "Credits / Die Young / Roddy Ricch – TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
- ^ "Roddy Ricch Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
- ^ "Roddy Ricch Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Roddy Ricch – Die Young". Music Canada.
- ^ "British single certifications – Roddy Ricch – Die Young". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
- ^ "American single certifications – Roddy Ricch – Die Young". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 2, 2020.