"1942" | ||||
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Single by G-Eazy featuring Yo Gotti and YBN Nahmir | ||||
from the album Uncle Drew (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | ||||
Released | April 13, 2018 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 3:33 | |||
Label | RCA Records | |||
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"1942" on YouTube |
"1942" is a hip hop song by American rapper G-Eazy,featuring guest vocals from rappers Yo Gotti and YBN Nahmir. The artists co-wrote the song with singer Jeremih,as well as its producers Hitmaka,Smash David and SkipOnDaBeat. [1] [2] It was released by RCA Records on April 13,2018,as the second single for the soundtrack to the film Uncle Drew (2018). [3]
The music video premiered on May 17,2018 on G-Eazy's Vevo account. [4]
"1942" features a "hypnotic and bouncy production" from Hitmaka and "a catchy hook" provided by Gotti. [5] [6] Lyrically,G-Eazy raps about ignoring the rules and doing whatever he wants. [7] [8]
Credits adapted from Tidal. [9]
Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [10] | 90 |
US Billboard Hot 100 [11] | 70 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [12] | 29 |
US Rhythmic ( Billboard ) [13] | 12 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada) [14] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
New Zealand (RMNZ) [15] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
United States (RIAA) [16] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Various | April 13,2018 | RCA | [9] | |
United States | May 29,2018 | Rhythmic contemporary radio |
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Urban contemporary radio | [18] |
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