"Get It Sexyy" is a song by American rapper Sexyy Red, released on March 15, 2024 by gamma. and Open Shift Distribution. It was written by Red and produced by previous collaborators Tay Keith and Jake Fridkis. It is her first song (as a lead artist) to be released following her mainstream breakthrough the previous year. The song samples the classic hit record “Halle Berry” (She Fine) by recording artist Hurricane Chris feat SVPA (formally known as Superstarr).
| "Get It Sexyy" | ||||
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| Single by Sexyy Red | ||||
| Released | March 15, 2024 | |||
| Length | 2:28 | |||
| Label | Open Shift | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Janae Nierah Wherry | |||
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| "Get It Sexyy" on YouTube | ||||
"Get It Sexyy" was commercially successful, debuting at number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it her second highest charting song, after "Rich Baby Daddy", and her first top 40 solo entry. The song later peaked at number 20 on the chart. The song also peaked at number 73 on the Global 200 chart.
Background edit
On February 5, 2024, Red announced that she had given birth to her second child but was already waiting to get discharged in order to "hit da block" again.[1] Only five weeks later, the rapper shared a clip of a new music video featuring an upcoming song that would later turn out to be "Get It Sexyy".[2] Ahead of its release, the rapper asked fans to user "MySpace filters" to go along with the artwork of the release.[3] A YouTube Short released alongside the song shows Red dancing in a stadium, inspired by Drake's and J. Cole's It's All a Blur Tour.[4]
Composition edit
"Get It Sexyy" opens with an "undeniably hooky boast" before the rapper adds "layers of charmingly delivered background vocals" to boost the song's "immediacy".[3] The "snap beat-inspired"[4] track also features a "heavy, churning beat" by producer and long-time collaborator Tay Keith, who previously worked on her 2023 break-out hits "Pound Town" and "SkeeYee".[5] The collaboration was seen as a "natural fit" as a blend between Keith's "loud and aggressive beats" and the "ratchetness" as well as the "sexually confident energy" of the rapper.[6] The second verse of the song contains an interpolation of Iggy Azalea’s 2019 song "Sally Walker".[7]
Charts edit
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] | 92 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[9] | 73 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[10] | 20 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] | 6 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[12] | 22 |
References edit
- ^ Abraham, Mya (February 6, 2024). "Sexyy Red Gives Birth, Says She's Ready To 'Hit Da Block Wit Da Guys'". Vibe. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ^ Alexandria, Lavender (March 12, 2024). "Sexyy Red Previews New Song Alongside Soulja Boy Dancing Video". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ^ a b Cowen, Trace William (March 15, 2024). "Sexyy Red Again Links With Tay Keith for Latest Track "Get It Sexyy"". Complex. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ^ a b Davis, Ahmad (March 16, 2024). "Sexyy Red Goes Viral After Performing SZA's Part On "Rich Baby Daddy" At Rolling Loud California". Rap-Up. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (March 15, 2024). "Sexyy Red – "Get It Sexyy"". Stereogum. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ^ Horvath, Zachary (March 15, 2024). "Sexyy Red Reunites With Tay Keith, Brings A Confident Banger For The Ladies On "Get It Sexyy"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ^ ""Get It Sexyy"". Genius. March 15, 2024. Retrieved April 27, 2024.[user-generated source]
- ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of May 11, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of April 13, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of April 13, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Week of April 13, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ "Rhythmic Airplay: Week of May 11, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved May 7, 2024.