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Die Young (Roddy Ricch song)
2018 single by Roddy Ricch From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Die Young" is a song by American rapper Roddy Ricch. The song was released on July 20, 2018, as the lead single from Ricch's second mixtape Feed Tha Streets II.[1] The song is dedicated to the deceased rappers XXXTentacion, Lil Snupe, and Speaker Knockerz.[2]
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Composition
Produced by London On Da Track and Rex Kudo, the song features a beat described by Rolling Stone as a "somber requiem", with "light, twinkling keys that offset its dark subject matter".[2] It was also described as a "surging hit that comes from L.A. but sounds like a new strain of rap from the South".[2]
Critical reception
Charles Holmes of Rolling Stone described Roddy Ricch's breakout song as "triumphant", writing: "The line between rapping and singing has never been thinner, often displayed over superb, simple production. Roddy Ricch, a buzzing rapper from Compton, is the latest example of that shift."[2]
Music video
The official music video of the song was released on July 23, 2018, through Roddy Ricch's YouTube account. The music video was directed by JDFilms.[3] As of April 2024, it has accumulated over 140 million views.
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[4]
- London On Da Track – producer, writer
- Rex Kudo – producer, writer
- William Binderup – assistant mix engineer
- Dave Kutch – masterer
- Erik Madrid – mixer
- Rodrick Moore – writer
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References
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