"New Freezer" is a song by American rapper Rich the Kid featuring fellow American rapper Kendrick Lamar, released on September 26. 2017. Written alongside producer Ben Jayne, it was released as the lead single from Rich the Kid's debut album The World Is Yours (2018).[1][2] The original version featured A$AP Ferg and MadeinTYO.[3] A$AP Ferg revealed in 2019 that Lamar agreed to feature on the track on the condition that he would be the only feature.[4]
| "New Freezer" | ||||
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| Single by Rich the Kid featuring Kendrick Lamar | ||||
| from the album The World Is Yours | ||||
| Released | September 26, 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2016–17 | |||
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| Length | 3:14 | |||
| Label | Interscope | |||
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| Producer(s) | Ben Jayne | |||
| Rich the Kid singles chronology | ||||
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| Kendrick Lamar singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "New Freezer" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editThe song's demo surfaced online in September 2017, shortly before the final version with Kendrick Lamar was released. Rapper A$AP Ferg who was originally featured on the song was later excluded, and he revealed in August 2019 that Lamar insisted on being the only feature on the song if it were to be released. Ferg said, however, he was happy the song catapulted Rich the Kid's career in the end.[4]
Critical reception
editNatalie Maher of Billboard called the song a "head-snapping cut".[5]
Live performances
editThe artists performed the song live at the 2018 Brit Awards, with Lamar standing on top of a glass box as Rich smashed a luxury car in front of the crowd.[5]
Remixes
editLil Wayne and Gudda Gudda recorded a remix of the song for Wayne's mixtape Dedication 6.[6]
Charts
editWeekly charts
edit| Chart (2017–18) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] | 66 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[8] | 41 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] | 20 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[10] | 40 |
Year-end charts
edit| Chart (2018) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] | 54 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[12] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[13] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[14] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label(s) | Ref. |
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| United States | September 26, 2017 | Digital download | ||
| November 21, 2017 | Rhythmic contemporary |
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References
edit- ^ Mojica, Nick (February 23, 2018). "Rich The Kid's Debut Album Title Is 'The World Is Yours'". XXL. Retrieved February 24, 2018.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (September 26, 2017). "Rich the Kid Enlists Kendrick Lamar for 'New Freezer': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved March 15, 2018.
- ^ "Listen To Rich The Kid's Highly Anticipated 'New Freezer' Single Feat. Kendrick Lamar | DatWAV.com". DatWAV.com. September 27, 2017. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
- ^ a b Espinoza, Joshua (August 28, 2020). "ASAP Ferg Says Kendrick Jumped on Rich the Kid's "New Freezer" on the Condition He Was the Only Feature". Complex. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
- ^ a b Maher, Natalie (February 23, 2018). "Here Are the Lyrics to Rich the Kid's 'New Freezer', Feat. Kendrick Lamar". Billboard. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
- ^ "Lil Wayne's 'Dedication 6' Features Jay-Z And Kendrick Lamar Samples". Uproxx. December 26, 2017. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
- ^ "Rich the Kid Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
- ^ "Rich the Kid Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ "Rich the Kid Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
- ^ "Rich the Kid Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Rich The Kid – New Freezer". Music Canada. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
- ^ "British single certifications – Rich The Kid Ft Kendrick Lamar – New Freezer". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ "American single certifications – Rich The Kid – New Freezer". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 15, 2018.
- ^ "Top 40-Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on November 11, 2017.