"Old Days" is a single by American rapper Lil Durk, released under Alamo Records on February 23, 2024. In the song, Durk reflects on his past struggles with drug addiction, which he shared with the late rapper King Von. He also addresses his former associates who took advantage of him when he was struggling financially, targeting them with subtle disses.[2]
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| Single by Lil Durk | ||||
| Released | February 23, 2024 | |||
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| Length | 3:15 | |||
| Label | Alamo | |||
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| "Old Days" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editThe song was first previewed online on January 26, 2024, when Lil Durk shared a snippet on his social media pages.[3] A few days later, on February 17, 2024, Durk announced the release date and posted another snippet from the song's music video on February 20, 2024. The song was officially released on February 23, 2024.[4][5]
Composition
editThe song features "a hi-hat and piano-led beat, accompanied by sad and soulful lyrics", which find Lil Durk reflecting on his life struggles, drug addiction, and the increasing harsh realities of the streets.[6][7][8] Durk also pays tribute to the late rapper King Von, referencing his death with the lyrics, "The autopsy of Von's body had me coughin' up my vomit".[9]
Critical reception
editRap-Up's Malcolm Trapp hailed the song as "iconic". He also praised the music video, describing it as "an emotionally charged glimpse into the rapper's world, conveying sorrow, disappointment, and betrayal".[10]
Music video
editThe accompanying music video, directed by Jerry Productions, features Lil Durk alongside an unidentified man.[11][12] Within six days of its release, the video garnered over 4 million views on YouTube.[13]
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[14] | 30 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[15] | 62 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[16] | 23 |
References
edit- ^ David Rooney, February 25, 2024 "“Old Days“ review: Lil Durk sticks with proven formula on new single", ClutchPoints, In the second verse, Durk briefly gets political, talking about the disparities in adequate emergency care equipment in neglected, impoverished neighborhoods with high crime rates such as Englewood and O-Block on the South Side of Chicago, noting "Don’t get shot on my block cause St. Bernard ain’t got no trauma unit."
- ^ Sam, Moore (February 23, 2024). "Lil Durk Gets Honest About Past Addiction & Street Beefs on New Track 'Old Days'". HipHopDX. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ @lildurk (February 23, 2024). "Old days out now tune into the voice ………🎥🎥🎥🎥" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Shawn, Grant (February 24, 2024). "Lil Durk Drops Nostalgic New Single and Video "Old Days"". The Source. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ Michael, Major (February 23, 2024). "Lil Durk Releases New Single 'Old Days'". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ Tallie, Spencer (February 23, 2024). "Lil Durk Reflects On Life's Struggles And Drops Soulful Single "Old Days"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ Alex, Gonzalez (February 23, 2024). "Lil Durk Reflects On The 'Old Days' In The First Taste Of Love Songs 4 The Streets 3". Uproxx. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ Vernon, Coleman (February 23, 2024). "Lil Durk Admits He Sold and Used Percocets on New Song 'Old Days'". XXL. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ mysterioususer (February 23, 2024). "King Von was a rapper and close friend of Lil Durk who was shot and killed outside a hookah lounge on November 6, 2020. Three days after Von's death, pictures from his autopsy were leaked online allegedly by someone who worked at Airport Mortuary, the funeral home where his body was being stored at the time". Genius. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ Malcolm, Trapp (February 23, 2024). "Lil Durk Opens Up About King Von And Previous Drug Addiction In "Old Days" song and video". Rap-Up. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ Music, Staff (February 23, 2024). "Lil Durk releases music video for 'Old Days'". HipHopDX. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
- ^ Paul, Doung. "Video: Lil Durk "Old Days"". Rap Rader. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ Lil Durk (February 23, 2024). "Lil Durk Old Days (Official Video) (Prod. by Jerry Productions)" – via YouTube.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. March 4, 2024. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
- ^ "Lil Durk Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
- ^ "Lil Durk Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2024.