B.R.O. (Better Ride Out)

"B.R.O. (Better Ride Out)" is a song by American rapper A Boogie wit da Hoodie featuring American rapper Roddy Ricch. It was released on October 7, 2022 as the second single from the A Boogie's fourth studio album Me vs. Myself (2022). It was produced by A Boogie and S.Dot.

"B.R.O. (Better Ride Out)"
Single by A Boogie wit da Hoodie featuring Roddy Ricch
from the album Me vs. Myself
Released	October 7, 2022
Length	2:58
Label	Atlantic Highbridge
Songwriter(s)	Artist Dubose Rodrick Moore Jr. Shaun Thomas
Producer(s)	A Boogie wit da Hoodie S.Dot
A Boogie wit da Hoodie singles chronology
"Me, Myself & I" (2022) "B.R.O. (Better Ride Out)" (2022) "Lay Up n' Chill" (2022)
Roddy Ricch singles chronology
"Stop Breathing" (2022) "B.R.O. (Better Ride Out)" (2022) "Aston Martin Truck" (2022)

Background

On October 4, 2022, A Boogie wit da Hoodie teased the song on Instagram with a video of him in a studio session with Roddy Ricch, before releasing it three days later.^[1][2]

Composition

Built on a piano instrumental,^[3][4][5] the song focuses on the rappers' loyalty to their circle of friends.^[2][6][7]

Critical reception

Roddy Ricch's feature was particularly praised by critics. AllMusic regarded his verse to be one of the highlights of Me vs. Myself.^[3] In an album review, Kathleen Johnston of The Daily Telegraph wrote that his feature "stands out as one of its finest efforts, with a head-bopping bass and production that is made more interesting by an acoustic piano element."^[4] Robin Murray of Clash wrote that Ricch "adds additional tone and colour" to the song.^[5]

Charts

Chart performance for "B.R.O. (Better Ride Out)"

Chart (2022)	Peak position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8]	82
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[9]	25
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[10]	13
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11]	41