"Good Loyal Thots" (stylized in all caps) is the debut single written, produced, and performed by American rapper and singer Odetari, released on March 15, 2023, through Artist Partner Group.[1] The song peaked at number eight on the US Billboard Dance/Electronic Songs chart, and number twenty-nine on the Official New Zealand Music chart. The song was released as the lead single from Odetari's 2023 EP XIII Sorrows.
| "Good Loyal Thots" | ||||
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 Original cover | ||||
| Single by Odetari | ||||
| from the EP XIII Sorrows | ||||
| Released | March 15, 2023 | |||
| Genre | EDM | |||
| Length | 1:43 | |||
| Label | Artist Partner Group | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Taha Ahmad | |||
| Producer(s) | Odetari | |||
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| Alternative cover | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Good Loyal Thots" on YouTube | ||||
Content
editThe song is about self-love and acceptance. Odetari is telling the listener that they are the only one who can solve their problems and that they should not rely on others for help. He also encourages the listener to be themselves and not worry about what others think.
Music video
editThe song's music video was directed by Miggy and was released on June 30, 2023, on YouTube.[2]
Charts
edit| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[3] | 29 |
| US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[4] | 8 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[5] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ GOOD LOYAL THOTS - Single by Odetari, 2023-03-15, retrieved 2024-10-06
- ^ Odetari (2023-06-30). ODETARI - GOOD LOYAL THOTS (Official Music Video). Retrieved 2024-10-07 – via YouTube.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. May 15, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
- ^ "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs: Week of May 20, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
- ^ "American single certifications – Odetari – GOOD LOYAL THOTS". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
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