"Juice Wrld Did" is a song by American producer DJ Khaled featuring American rapper Juice Wrld from the former's thirteenth studio album God Did (2022). It was produced by Nick Mira and DT of Internet Money Records.[1]
| "Juice Wrld Did" | |
|---|---|
| Song by DJ Khaled featuring Juice Wrld | |
| from the album God Did | |
| Released | August 26, 2022 |
| Recorded | 2019 |
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| Length | 3:27 |
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| Songwriter(s) | |
| Producer(s) | |
Lyrics
editJuice Wrld's verses on "Juice Wrld Did" serve as a lyrical display of boastful and confident expression of success, power, and dominance. Juice Wrld reflects on his accomplishments, portraying himself as unbeatable and at the top of his game. The lyrics touch on themes of wealth, guns, loyalty to his gang (No Limit), and his unchangeable nature. There is also a playful, yet aggressive, tone in his references to violence and his lifestyle, emphasizing his relentless drive and the fact that he will not back down from challenge. The song overall celebrates his rise to success and the power he holds in his career and life.
Critical reception
editThe song received generally positive reviews from critics. Andy Kellman of AllMusic wrote, "the wobbling/chiming track is among the album's few other memorable moments despite being dusted off and slapped into the sequence after Khaled added his vocal stamp. Its bittersweet quality is strongest when Juice, who died in 2019, declares himself rookie of the year."[2] Ben Brutocao of HipHopDX stated, "JUICE WRLD DID" is one of the most natural posthumous tracks this year, and reminds everyone that we lost a generational talent, which is a reminder that no one needed, but everyone could use."[3] Writing for Pitchfork, Dani Blum commented, "the late Juice Wrld shines on a track that's just him".[4] HotNewHipHop's Robert Blair wrote of the song, "Performed by a charged and almost agonizingly vibrant Juice Wrld, his verses show off his sheer lyrical aptitude and his mastery of flow that he often divulged during radio show freestyles while the intricate Nick Mira production feels as organic."[1]
Robin Murray of Clash had a less favorable reaction to the song, writing, "'Juice Wrld Did' is a short piece, a fond tribute to the late rapper; the actual recording is insubstantial though, while smothering Juice Wrld's delivery in his 'DJ KHALED!!!!' cypher isn't the most subtle of moves."[5]
Charts
edit| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6] | 56 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[7] | 99 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] | 13 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 55 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] | 16 |
References
edit- ^ a b Blair, Robert (September 2, 2022). "DJ Khaled "GOD DID" Review". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
- ^ Kellman, Andy. "God Did - DJ Khaled". AllMusic. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
- ^ Brutocao, Ben (August 31, 2022). "DJ Khaled 'God Did' Has More to Offer Than Just the Fine Jay-Z Verse". HipHopDX. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
- ^ Blum, Dani (September 7, 2022). "DJ Khaled: God Did Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
- ^ Murray, Robin (August 26, 2022). "DJ Khaled - GOD DID". Clash. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
- ^ "DJ Khaled Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
- ^ "DJ Khaled Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. September 5, 2022. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
- ^ "DJ Khaled Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
- ^ "DJ Khaled Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 25, 2022.