For the PartyNextDoor song, see PartyNextDoor 3.

"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]

Music video

The music video premiered on May 17, 2018 on G-Eazy's Vevo account.[4]

Composition

"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]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[9]

  • Hitmaka – production
  • Smash David – production
  • SkipOnDaBeat – production
  • Jeremih — songwriting
  • Jaycen Joshua – mix engineering
  • David Nakaji – engineering assistance
  • Ben Milchev – engineering assistance
  • Dakari – record engineering
  • Brian White – record engineering

Charts

Chart (2018) Peak
position
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

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
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.

Release history

Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various April 13, 2018
RCA [9]
United States May 29, 2018 Rhythmic contemporary radio
  • BPG
  • RVG
  • RCA
 [17]
Urban contemporary radio [18]

References

  1. ^ "Song Details: 1942 by G-Eazy". Universal Music Group Publishing. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  2. ^ "G-Eazy, Yo Gotti & YBN Nahmir Connect For "1942" Heater". HipHopDX. April 16, 2018. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
  3. ^ Mitchell, Gail (April 17, 2018). "RCA's Mark Pitts Celebrates 20th Anniversary of ByStorm Entertainment". Billboard. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
  4. ^ "G-Eazy, Yo Gotti and YBN Nahmir Team Up for New 1942 Music Video (May 11, 2018)". Xxlmag. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
  5. ^ Price, Joe (April 14, 2018). "Yo Gotti and YBN Nahmir Join G-Eazy on "1942"". Complex. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
  6. ^ "New Music: G-Eazy feat. Yo Gotti & YBN Nahmir – '1942'". Rap-Up. April 13, 2018. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
  7. ^ Goddard, Kevin (April 13, 2018). "G-Eazy Links Up With Yo Gotti & YBN Nahmir For New "Uncle Drew" Leak "1942"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
  8. ^ Berry, Peter (April 13, 2018). "G-Eazy, Yo Gotti and YBN Nahmir Follow Their Own Rules on New Song "1942"". XXL. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
  9. ^ a b "1942 / G-Eazy TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
  10. ^ "G-Eazy Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
  11. ^ "G-Eazy Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
  12. ^ "G-Eazy Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  13. ^ "G-Eazy Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
  14. ^ "Canadian single certifications – G-Eazy – 1942". Music Canada.
  15. ^ "New Zealand single certifications – G-Eazy feat. Yo Gotti And YBN Nahmir – 1942". Radioscope. Retrieved 2024-12-26. Type 1942 in the "Search:" field.
  16. ^ "American single certifications – G-Eazy – 1942". Recording Industry Association of America.
  17. ^ "Top 40/R Future Releases". All Access Media Group. Archived from the original on May 13, 2018. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
  18. ^ "Urban/UAC Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on May 13, 2018. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1942_(song)
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