May 28, 2014 - Birdman welcomes Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan into his Rich Gang as they connect for 'Lifestyle.' We know Birdman co-signs Young.
| 'Lifestyle' | ||||
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| Single by Rich Gang featuring Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan | ||||
| Released | June 5, 2014 | |||
| Format | Digital download | |||
| Recorded | 2014 | |||
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| Length | 4:29 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | London on da Track | |||
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'Lifestyle' is a song by American hip hop group Rich Gang, featuring rappers Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan. The song, produced by London on da Track,[1] was released on June 5, 2014. The song has been certified Platinum in the United States.
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Background and composition[edit]
The song premiered in May 2014,[2] but as the lead single from the upcoming second album of Rich Gang was released on June 5, 2014.[3] There has been speculation on the seemingly homosexual undertones of the lyrics.[4] He claims it is just language and he is not gay.[5]
Critical reception[edit]
Pitchfork Media ranked the song at number 69 on their list of the top 100 songs of 2014.[6]Complex named the song at number 2 on their list of the 50 best songs of 2014.[7] Conversely, Brooklyn Russell of Pretty Much Amazing described it as 'a sort of Millennial version of Generation X’s 'Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang,' calling it 'an all-encompassing generational hip-hop party track.' Russell also praised the song's production, adding 'Thug comes through over a breezy instrumental and casually gives us the now iconic opening line: 'I did a lot of shit just to live this here lifestyle.'[8]
Music video[edit]
A music video for 'Lifestyle', directed by Be El Be, was released on June 29, 2014.[9] The video featured Birdman, Young Thug, Rich Homie wearing clothing that resembles Prince's Fashion Evolution from the 1980s and others enjoying their time with call girls on a plane and yacht.
Remixes[edit]
In August 2014, American rapper Lil Boosie released his remix of 'Lifestyle'.[10] On September 29, shortly after being signed to Rich Gang/Cash Money Records, Atlanta-based singer Jacquees released a video to his remix of 'Lifestyle'.[11] Another remix of the song by Atlanta-based rapper Waka Flocka Flame was released in October 2014.[12]
Live performances[edit]
Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan performed the song at the 2014 BET Hip Hop Awards on October 14, 2014.[13]
Track listing[edit]
- Digital download[14]
- 'Lifestyle' (featuring Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan) – 4:29
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium Urban (Ultratop Flanders)[15] | 40 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[16] | 16 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[17] | 4 |
| US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[18] | 1 |
Year-end charts[edit]
| Chart (2014) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[19] | 76 |
Certifications[edit]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/Sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[20] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
*sales figures based on certification alone | ||
Release history[edit]
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States[14][22] | June 5, 2014 | Digital download | |
| August 19, 2014 | Rhythmic contemporary radio |
References[edit]
- ^http://www.djbooth.net/index/tracks/review/rich-gang-lifestyle/
- ^'NEW MUSIC: RICH GANG F/ YOUNG THUG & RICH HOMIE QUAN – 'LIFESTYLE''. Rap-Up. May 28, 2014. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
- ^'iTunes - Music - Lifestyle (feat. Young Thug & Rich Homie Quan) - Single by Rich Gang'. iTunes (US). Apple. June 5, 2014. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
- ^http://www.hot97.com/news/dj-enuff/young-thug-speaks-gay-rumors-why-he-calls-his-male-friends-bae-video
- ^http://thatsenuff.com/2014/09/22/young-thug-speaks-on-gay-rumors-calling-men-bae-video/ Young Thug Speaks On Gay Rumors & Calling Men “Bae”
- ^'The 100 Best Tracks of 2014'. Pitchfork. Retrieved December 24, 2014.
- ^'The 50 Best Songs of 2014'. Complex. Retrieved December 24, 2014.
- ^'Review: Young Thug Focuses His Alien Brand of Sentimentality and Swagger on Barter 6'. Pretty Much Amazing. Retrieved April 22, 2015.
- ^'Video: Rich Gang F/ Young Thug & Rich Homie Quan – 'Lifestyle''. Rap-Up. June 30, 2014. Retrieved September 17, 2014.
- ^Lil Boosie – Lifestyle (Remix)
- ^https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyeReWnBPjk
- ^NEW MUSIC: WAKA FLOCKA FLAME – ‘LIFESTYLE (REMIX)’
- ^HIP HOP AWARDS PERFORMANCE: RICH HOMIE QUAN AND YOUNG THUG ARE RICH FOR LIFE
- ^ ab'Lifestyle (feat. Young Thug & Rich Homie Quan) – Single by Rich Gang'. iTunes Store. United States: Apple. Archived from the original on September 17, 2014. Retrieved September 17, 2014.
- ^'Ultratop.be – Rich Gang feat. Young Thug & Rich Homie Quan – Lifestyle' (in Dutch). Ultratop Urban. Retrieved September 17, 2014.
- ^'Rich Gang Chart History (Hot 100)'. Billboard. Retrieved September 17, 2014.
- ^'Rich Gang Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)'. Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
- ^'Rich Gang Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)'. Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
- ^'Billboard Year End Singles of 2014'. Retrieved 2014-12-13.
- ^'American single certifications – Rich Gang – Lifestyle'. Recording Industry Association of America.If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.
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- ^'Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases'. All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on August 17, 2014. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
External links[edit]
- Official music video on YouTube
- Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics
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Advisory - the following lyrics contain explicit language:
London On Da Track bitch
Rich Homie, Thugga Thugga in this mothafucka'
Rich Homie, Thugga Thugga in this mothafucka'
Rich Gang, Thugga Thugga baby
Got like 4 ounces in a 20, bitch
I'm blunted
I've done did a lot of shit just to live this here lifestyle
We came straight from the bottom to the top, my lifestyle
Nigga livin' life like a beginner and this is only beginnin'
I'm on the top of the mountain, puffin' on clouds and niggas still beginnin'
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Million 5 on the Visa card
Hundred bands still look like the fuckin' Titans (football player)
Nigga servin' great white like I'm feedin' sharks
I won't do nothin' with the bitch, she can't even get me hard
Somethin' wrong with the pussy
Even though I ain't gon' hit it, I'ma still make sure that she douche it
Me and my woadie, we don't get caught up like that, no way
We ain't got time to go see doctors, J
(Who said money?)
Hop up in my bed full of forty bitches and yawnin'
Hey, think this a show bitch, I'm performin'
I do this shit for my daughters and all my sons, bitch
I'm a run up them bands, I'll take care their funds, bitch
I got a moms, bitch, she got a moms, bitch
I got sisters and brothers to feed
I ain't goin' out like no idiot, I'm a OG
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I've done did a lot of shit just to live this here lifestyle
We came straight from the bottom to the top, my lifestyle
Nigga livin' life like a beginner and this is only beginnin'
I'm on the top of the mountain, puffin' on clouds and niggas still beginnin'
Rich Gang Lifestyle Lyrics
Still screamin' 'Fuck the otherside'
I'ma ride for my nigga, aye (Quan voice)
And I'ma die for my nigga, aye (Quan voice)
Ain't gonna be latching on my niggas aye
Niggas couldn't see me if they had a genie
I'ma live my life like Bennie, R.I.P. my brother Bennie
I stack them racks to the ceiling, now these niggas can't beat me
I just might wake wantin' Chanel and these bitches can't see me
I'm in a whole other league
I ain't got AIDS but I swear to God I would bleed 'til I D.I.E
28 floors up I feel like I could F.L.Y.E.E
Pee on top of these bitches
God told me they can never stop me so they ain't gon' stop me
(I'm in that Corvette with baby mommy gettin' sloppy toppy)
I'm bleedin' red like a devil, I see these bitches plotty
They wanna know how I got M's and I didn't finish college
I've done did a lot of shit just to live this here lifestyle
We came straight from the bottom to the top, my lifestyle
Nigga livin' life like a beginner and this is only beginnin'
I'm on the top of the mountain, puffin' on clouds and niggas still beginnin'
I do it for my daddy, I do it for my mama
Them long nights, I swear to God I do it for the come up
I'm Willie B beating on my chest, in the jungle, aye
Money on money, I got commas in every bank
Sunday through Monday I've been grindin' with no sleep
Talkin' 'bout takin' somethin' from me, like no way
Thugga Thugger, that's my brother, brother
You don't want no trouble trouble or you can get these fists, knuckle, knuckle
Buckle up like a seatbelt or I'll shoot yah
Punchin' on the gas, too fast, and I lose yah
Give me a bed, and I'll do her, I want her head, Medusa
I swear a nigga gone cause this strong I'm blowin' super
Grindin' for a new day
I'm skatin', like that nigga Lupe
Aye, I'm on the top just like toupee
Aye, I'm in her mouth just like toothpaste
I've done did a lot of shit just to live this here lifestyle
We came straight from the bottom to the top, my lifestyle
Nigga livin' life like a beginner and this is only beginnin'
I'm on the top of the mountain, puffin' on clouds and niggas still beginnin'
Sitting in the middle of this ocean, Pacific that is
You understand me? Bunch of bad bitches, ya heard?
Popping that GTV, living that lifestyle, ya heard?
I do this for Ms. Gladys, boy - 100
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