"Hellcats SRTs" is a song by American rapper Sexyy Red, released on June 9, 2023, from her mixtape Hood Hottest Princess and produced by Shawn Ferrari. An official remix of the song titled "Hellcats SRTs 2" with American rapper Lil Durk was released on September 15, 2023. The title of the song refers to the SRT Hellcat model of Dodge Challenger.
| "Hellcats SRTs" | ||||
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 Cover art for the official remix | ||||
| Single by Sexyy Red | ||||
| from the album Hood Hottest Princess | ||||
| Released | September 15, 2023 | |||
| Genre | Crunk | |||
| Length | 2:33 | |||
| Label | Open Shift | |||
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| Producer(s) | Shawn Ferrari | |||
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| Lil Durk singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Hellcats SRTs" on YouTube | ||||
| "Hellcats SRTs 2" on YouTube | ||||
Content
editThe song is about Sexyy Red being sexually attracted to men who speed in cars and her love of smoking marijuana.[1][2]
Critical reception
editAlphonse Pierre of Pitchfork commented the song "will turn dancefloors into shouting matches. The beat is so thunderous that it sounds like you should be listening to it in an IMAX theater."[1] Grant Jones of RapReviews gave a negative review, stating "You can't even distinguish the hook on 'Hellcats SRTs' without the beat telling you, as it's monotone throughout."[3]
Music video
editThe music video was released in July 2023. It sees Sexyy Red and her crew, including fellow rapper GloRilla, cruising through the streets and throwing money.[2][4]
Remix
editOn August 21, 2023, Lil Durk hinted at a collaboration with Sexyy Red on Twitter, followed by banter between the two. On August 29, Sexyy Red confirmed a remix of "Hellcats SRTs" with Lil Durk,[5] which was later released on September 15, 2023, as "Hellcats SRTs 2". On the remix, Durk's lyrics are similar in topic to that of Red's.[6][7] Chris DeVille of Stereogum wrote, "Despite Durk's pop-chart pedigree and Sexyy's status as one of this year's breakout rap stars, this partnership does not scan as crossover pandering. Shawn Ferrari's beat remains as gloriously ugly as before, and there's no hook to speak of, just two charismatic emcees going in over music built for lo-fi YouTube videos and Datpiff-era mixtapes."[8]
Music video
editA music video was released alongside the remix. It sees Sexyy Red and Lil Durk speeding in a car and showing off cash.[9]
Charts
edit| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[10] | 1 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] | 40 |
References
edit- ^ a b Pierre, Alphonse (2023-06-15). "Sexyy Red: Hood Hottest Princess Album Review". Albums. Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
- ^ a b Grant, Shawn (July 22, 2023). "[WATCH] Sexyy Red Delivers New Video for "Hellcats SRTs"". The Source. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ^ Jones, Grant (August 29, 2023). "Sexyy Red :: Hood Hottest Princess". RapReviews. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ^ Williams, Aaron (July 21, 2023). "Sexyy Red's Pedal-Mashing 'Hellcats SRTs' Video Shows No Signs Of Slowing Down". Uproxx. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ^ Trapp, Malcolm (August 29, 2023). "Sexyy Red Confirms Remix Of "Hellcats SRTs" With Lil Durk". Rap-Up. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ^ Renshaw, David (September 15, 2023). "Sexyy Red and Lil Durk connect on "Hellcats SRTs 2"". The Fader. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ^ Pointer, Flisadam (September 15, 2023). "Sexyy Red & Lil Durk's 'Hellcats SRTs 2' Single Is A Fast-Paced Race Between The Midwest's Biggest Rapper Stars". Uproxx. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ^ DeVille, Chris (September 15, 2023). "Sexyy Red & Lil Durk – "Hellcats SRTs 2"". Stereogum. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ^ Bernstein, Elaina (September 15, 2023). "Sexyy Red Taps Lil Durk for "Hellcats SRTs 2"". Hypebeast. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ^ "Lil Durk Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
- ^ "Lil Durk Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 13, 2023.