"Sex Sounds" is a song by American rapper Lil Tjay from his debut studio album True 2 Myself (2019). It was produced by Zay Love.
| "Sex Sounds" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Lil Tjay | |
| from the album True 2 Myself | |
| Released | October 11, 2019 |
| Length | 2:42 |
| Label | Columbia |
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Zay Love |
| Music video | |
| "Sex Sounds" on YouTube | |
Composition
edit"Sex Sounds" is a pop-leaning song with a piano instrumental.[1]
Critical reception
editThe song was met with negative reception from music critics. Reviewing True 2 Myself for Pitchfork, Alphonse Pierre stated "The album format gives Tjay a little room to stretch, something that's nearly impossible when he's only releasing one single a month. Some experiments work, like the traditional R&B ballad 'Mixed Emotions.' The 'BET Uncut' slow jam 'Sex Sounds,' meanwhile, is way too much: Hearing him sing 'The way you kiss me when I'm stroking deep inside' is like finding porn in your little brother's internet history."[2] M.T. Richards of Consequence of Sound criticized that Lil Tjay "seems so unsure of himself" on the song, which he also described as "remedial".[3] Maxwell Cavaseno of HotNewHipHop commented, "When he does go into soft lover-man mode on 'Sex Sounds' it's both the slowest and perhaps the lowest point of the album."[4]
Music video
editAn official music video was released on April 8, 2020. It shows Lil Tjay spending time with his female lover in the bedroom and the tropics, including at the beach, in a rainforest, [5] and traveling through paths shaded by palm trees. The clip features appearances of cabana beds.[1]
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Italy (FIMI)[6] | Gold | 50,000‡ |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE)[7] | Gold | 30,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[8] | Gold | 400,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[9] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ a b Johnson, Patrick (April 9, 2020). "Lil Tjay Ventures to a Tropical Island for New "Sex Sounds" Music Video". Hypebeast. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ Pierre, Alphonse (October 14, 2019). "Lil Tjay: True 2 Myself Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
- ^ Richards, M. T. (October 15, 2019). "Lil Tjay Shines When Acting His Age on True 2 Myself". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
- ^ Cavaseno, Maxwell (October 15, 2019). "Lil Tjay "True 2 Myself" Review". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on October 18, 2019. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ Okon, Wongo (April 8, 2020). "Lil Tjay Showers His Partner With Love And Appreciation For His 'Sex Sounds' Video". Uproxx. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ "Italian single certifications – Lil Tjay – Sex Sounds" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "Spanish single certifications – Lil Tjay – Sex Sounds". El portal de Música. Productores de Música de España. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "British single certifications – Lil Tjay – Sex Sounds". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
- ^ "American single certifications – Lil Tjay – Sex Sounds". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 13, 2024.