"We Ride" is a song by American country music singer Bryan Martin, released on October 28, 2022, as the lead single from his third studio album Poets & Old Souls (2023). A sleeper hit, it received more attention in 2023 after having gained traction on the video-sharing app TikTok, and was released as Martin's debut single to country radio on September 18, 2023.[1] It is Martin's first song to reach the Billboard Hot 100, debuting at number 96[2] and peaking at number 56.
| "We Ride" | ||||
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| Single by Bryan Martin | ||||
| from the album Poets & Old Souls | ||||
| Released | October 28, 2022 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:08 | |||
| Label | Average Joes Entertainment | |||
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Nick Gibbens | |||
| Bryan Martin singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "We Ride" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editRegarding the creation of the song, Martin said, "My drummer and I wanted to write a song with some soul, we sat down and this is what we came up with. I hope this one touches people's hearts the same way it touched mine."[3] Martin began teasing the song on TikTok in September 2022 through clips of him performing an acoustic version of it. The song has soundtracked more than 26,000 clips on the platform.[2]
Composition
editThe song uses a Western-leaning guitar instrumental.[4] In the lyrics, Martin details his everyday struggles in life[2][5] and reveals he has a rebellious side that always seems to be causing him trouble.[4]
Critical reception
editJess of Taste of Country commented the guitar line "gives the song its rugged charm."[4] Jessica Nicholson of Billboard praised the song for Martin's "grizzly vocal" and how his lyrics pair with a "rock-seared, ramblin'-man sense of defiance and honesty".[5]
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6] | 71 |
| Canada Country (Billboard)[7] | 12 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[8] | 56 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[9] | 3 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[10] | 16 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[11] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | October 28, 2022 | Average Joes Entertainment | ||
| United States | September 18, 2023 | Country radio | [1] |
References
edit- ^ a b "Country Aircheck Weekly, September 18, 2023, Issue 876" (PDF). Retrieved June 4, 2024.
- ^ a b c Zellner, Xander (March 26, 2024). "Hot 100 First-Timers: Bryan Martin Scores His First Chart Hit With 'We Ride'". Billboard. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ "Bryan Martin Shares New Single + Video". The Country Note. October 28, 2022. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ a b c "Bryan Martin's Rebellious Side Roams Free in 'We Ride'". Taste of Country. March 7, 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ a b Nicholson, Jessica (September 5, 2023). "7 Must-Hear New Country Songs: Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle, Larry Fleet, Carter Faith & More". Billboard. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of January 13, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ "Canada Country: Week of August 3, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of July 20, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ "American single certifications – Bryan Martin – We Ride". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 31, 2024.