"Pressurelicious" is a song by American rapper Megan Thee Stallion featuring fellow American rapper Future, released on July 21, 2022 through 1501 Certified and 300 Entertainment. It was produced by Hitkidd and serves as the third single from the former's second studio album Traumazine.
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| Single by Megan Thee Stallion featuring Future | ||||
| from the album Traumazine | ||||
| Released | July 21, 2022 | |||
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| Length | 2:53 | |||
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Background
editIn an interview with Rolling Stone in June 2022, Megan Thee Stallion previewed the song and expressed her admiration of Future, saying:
He just so fucking ratchet! He is unapologetically himself. I appreciate that about anybody who gets up and has to do anything in the public eye. Anybody who has to read about their life online every day and deal with so many energies and can put it out into their music and do it gracefully, I feel like you deserve your flowers.[1]
The song was scheduled to be released on July 22, 2022 at midnight, but was released three hours early due to it leaking online.[2]
Composition
edit"Pressurelicious" is a trap song containing dark, dissonant production.[3] In the opening verse, Megan Thee Stallion raps about being a strong and confident woman,[4][5] as well as her Birkin bag.[6] Future raps from the perspective of a "loving and supportive partner who does not feel emasculated",[4] coupled with lyrics relating to sex and putting his partner before luxury.[5][6] In the final two verses, the rappers exchange playful and sexually explicit lyrics.[3][7]
Charts
edit| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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| Global 200 (Billboard)[8] | 187 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[9] | 18 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[10] | 55 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] | 14 |
| US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[12] | 20 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[13] | 26 |
References
edit- ^ Conteh, Mankaprr (June 15, 2022). "Megan Thee Stallion Will Not Back Down". Rolling Stone.
- ^ Bloom, Madison (July 21, 2022). "Megan Thee Stallion and Future Share New Song "Pressurelicious": Listen". Pitchfork.
- ^ a b Fu, Eddie (July 21, 2022). "Rap Song of the Week: Megan Thee Stallion and Future Turn Up the Heat on "Pressurelicious"". Consequence.
- ^ a b Caraan, Sophie (July 21, 2022). "Megan Thee Stallion and Future Drop Collab "Pressurelicious"". Hypebeast.
- ^ a b Conteh, Mankaprr (July 21, 2022). "Megan Thee Stallion Turns Up the Heat With Future on 'Pressurelicious'". Rolling Stone.
- ^ a b Gularte, Alejandra (July 22, 2022). "The Pressure's Off for Megan Thee Stallion's 'Pressurelicious'". Vulture.
- ^ Renshaw, David (July 22, 2022). "Megan Thee Stallion and Future drop "Pressurelicious"". The Fader.
- ^ "Megan Thee Stallion Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 1, 2022. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ^ "Megan Thee Stallion Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ^ "Megan Thee Stallion Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ^ "Megan Thee Stallion Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
- ^ "Megan Thee Stallion Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved August 23, 2022.