"If I'm Lyin, I'm Flyin" is a song by American rapper Kodak Black. It was released on September 28, 2018, as the lead single from his second studio album Dying to Live (2018).[1][2]
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| Single by Kodak Black | ||||
| from the album Dying to Live | ||||
| Released | September 28, 2018 | |||
| Length | 2:10 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
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| Producer(s) | Ben Billions | |||
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| "If I'm Lyin, I'm Flyin" on YouTube | ||||
Composition
editThe song finds Kodak Black rapping about his life from being on the streets and in jail to becoming a successful rapper ("I can't let these niggas knock me off my pivot / God sat me down and talked to me I listened"), and "ruminates on his fallen homies" as well.[2][3][4]
Critical reception
editPatrick Montes of Hypebeast wrote that the song "pairs his unique, charismatic flows with syrupy, bass-heavy melodies."[2]
Music video
editAn accompanying music video was released with the single. Directed by Spencer Hord, the video shows Kodak Black enjoying his freedom after his release from jail, flying on a private jet and reuniting with family.[3][4]
Charts
edit| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[5] | 68 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 56 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 32 |
References
edit- ^ Espinoza, Joshua (September 28, 2018). "Kodak Black Returns With "If I'm Lyin, I'm Flyin" Single". Complex.
- ^ a b c Montes, Patrick (September 28, 2018). "Kodak Black Debuts First Post-Prison Music Video, "If I'm Lyin, I'm Flyin"". Hypebeast.
- ^ a b Goddard, Kevin (2018-09-28). "Kodak Black Releases First Post-Prison Single "If Im Lyin Im Flyin"". HotNewHipHop.
- ^ a b Berry, Peter A. (September 28, 2018). "Kodak Black "If I'm Lyin, I'm Flyin" - XXL". XXL Mag.
- ^ "Kodak Black Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Kodak Black Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Kodak Black Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.