"Ruthless" is a song by American rapper Lil Tjay, released on May 3, 2019, as the fourth single from his EP F.N (2019) and debut studio album True 2 Myself (2019). The song features American rapper Jay Critch and was produced by Relly Made.
Composition
The production is composed of piano, while lyrically Lil Tjay reflects on his life.[1]
Critical reception
Alphonse Pierre of Pitchfork commented that the song has "the perfect instrumental for Lil Tjay's light flow" and "Jay Critch trades his youth infused Fabolous-style delivery for a melody that sounds amateurish next to Tjay's, yet Critch's swag and personality sells the verse by the end."[1]
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[2] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[3] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ a b Pierre, Alphonse (May 3, 2019). "The Ones: Lil Tjay's "Ruthless" [ft. Jay Critch]". Pitchfork. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Lil Tjay – Ruthless". Music Canada.
- ^ "American single certifications – Lil Tjay – Ruthless". Recording Industry Association of America.