"Tesla" is a song by American rapper Lil Yachty, released on August 25, 2023, under Quality Control Music and Motown Records.[1][2]
| "Tesla" | ||||
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| Single by Lil Yachty | ||||
| Released | August 25, 2023 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 2:44 | |||
| Label | ||||
| Songwriter(s) | Miles Parks McCollum | |||
| Producer(s) | MitchGoneMad, WesGoneMad | |||
| Lil Yachty singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Tesla" on YouTube | ||||
Background and release
editThe song was produced by MitchGoneMad and WesGoneMad and was released following up an extended play with the same title Tesla.[3] The song came out alongside the previously released Slide, Strike (Holster) and Solo Steppin Crete Boy.[4][5] "Tesla" peaked at No. 180 on the Billboard Global 200 chart,[6] No. 44 on the magazine's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart,[7] and No. 21 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[8]
Music video
editTesla visuals was released officially alongside the song on August 25, 2023.[9][10] It was shot and directed by Lyrical Lemonade and Cole Bennett.[11][12]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Tesla[13]" | Miles Parks McCollum | 2:44 |
| 2. | "Slide" | Miles Parks McCollum | 2:29 |
| 3. | "Solo Steppin Crete Boy" | Miles Parks McCollum | 2:29 |
| 4. | "Strike (Holster)" | Miles Parks McCollum | 2:28 |
Charts
edit| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Global 200 (Billboard)[6] | 180 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[7] | 44 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100[8] | 21 |
References
edit- ^ Cole, Alexander (25 August 2023). "Lil Yachty Floats On New Track "Tesla"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ Malcolm, Trapp (25 August 2023). "Lil Yachty Drake Tesla For All The Dogs". TMZ. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ Powell, Jon (29 August 2023). "Lil Yachty drops off vibrant visual for "TESLA"". Revolt TV. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ Spanos, Brittany (25 August 2023). "Lil Yachty Continues Hot Streak With Song, EP 'Tesla'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ Malcolm, Trapp (25 August 2023). "Lil Yachty Shamelessly Plugs "TESLA" Amid Speculations Surrounding Drake's Album Release Date". Rap-Up. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Lil Yachty Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Lil Yachty - Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
- ^ a b "Lil Yachty - Bubbling Under Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ Pointer, Flisadam (25 August 2023). "Lil Yachty's 'Tesla' Song Wasn't Sanctioned By Elon Musk, But It Is Just As Erratic As The Businessman". Uproxx. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ Duong, Paul (25 August 2023). "VIDEO: LIL YACHTY "TESLA"". Rap Radar. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ Helfand, Raphael (25 August 2023). "Watch the video for Lil Yachty's new track "TESLA"". The Fader. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ Nevares, Gabriel (25 August 2023). "Lil Yachty Brings A Rainbow Out With Cole Bennett For "TESLA" Music Video". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ Bluetec, DJ (26 August 2023). "TESLA: Lil Yachty premieres new Cole Bennett-directed video on Lyrical Lemonade". HipHopCanada. Retrieved 9 January 2024.