"How Will I Rest in Peace if I'm Buried by a Highway?" (stylized in all lowercase) is a song by American musician Kenneth La'ron, under the name KennyHoopla. It was released as the self-titled single from the EP of the same name on February 4, 2020 through Arista Records. It was KennyHoopla's first single to chart, reaching number 8 in the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart.
| "How Will I Rest in Peace if I'm Buried by a Highway?" | ||||
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| Single by KennyHoopla | ||||
| from the EP How Will I Rest in Peace if I'm Buried by a Highway? | ||||
| Released | February 4, 2020 | |||
| Recorded | 2019 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 3:38 | |||
| Label | Arista | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Kenneth La'ron | |||
| KennyHoopla singles chronology | ||||
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| Alternative cover | ||||
 Single cover after the EP was release to distinguish the single from the EP | ||||
| Music video | ||||
| "How Will I Rest in Peace if I'm Buried by a Highway?" on YouTube | ||||
Background and release edit
The track was written and recorded in mid-to-late 2019 and written by La'ron. When describing the song and the songwriting process, La'ron said "There's an aura about indie rock music, and a sound and energy that I can't explain, but I feel like I have it in me. It was cool that it came out and other people are feeling it. It was written in a place in which I felt super doubtful".[1]
The song and the corresponding was released on February 4, 2020, for streaming and radio platforms.
Music and lyrics edit
The song is performed in a E major key.[2] It is performed in a 4/4 time signature at a tempo of 160 beats per minute, although it can be altered to a half-time of 80 beats per minute.[2]
Commercial performance edit
"How Will I Rest in Peace if I'm Buried by a Highway?" became La'ron's first single to chart, ultimately reaching the number eight spot in the Billboard magazine's Alternative Airplay chart in July 2020.[3][4]
Music video edit
The music video for the single was also released on February 4, 2020. The video transitions between scenes of La'ron signing along on a checkboard dance floor, a crowded house party, and by a vehicle that has crashed alongside a rural road.[5] The music video was directed by Cody LaPlant[6] and Damien Blue.[5]
Track listing edit
All tracks are written by Kenneth La'ron
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "How Will I Rest in Peace if I'm Buried by a Highway?" | 3:38 |
| 2. | "Plastic Door" | 2:50 |
| Total length: | 6:11 | |
Chart positions edit
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[7] | 8 |
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[8] | 39 |
| Canada Rock (Billboard)[9] | 15 |
Personnel edit
- Music video
The following individuals were credited with editing, director, and filming the music video:[10]
- Cody LaPlant & Damien Blue — Director, Editor, Color
- Kyle Kadow — Cinematographer
- Emmanuil Morari — First assistant camera
- Spencer Ortega — Gaffer
- Xavier Whitaker, Steven Cleavland, and Eddie Barrioneuvo — Grip
- Will Storm — Art director
- Asher Klaven — Assistant art director
- Brema Brema — Behind the scenes
References edit
- ^ Dunn, Chantal (June 3, 2020). "New Music Discovery: KennyHoopla – 'how will i rest in peace if i'm buried by a highway?//'". CHDI-FM. Rogers Sports & Media. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
- ^ a b "How Will I Rest in Peace if I'm Buried by a Highway? by KennyHoopla". Song BPM. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
- ^ Billboard Top 40 Alternative Airplay Songs (July 4 2020). AAA Charts. July 2, 2020. Retrieved September 11, 2022 – via YouTube.
- ^ Johnson, Josh (November 20, 2020). "Listen to KennyHoopla jam with Travis Barker on new song, "ESTELLA//"". ABC News Radio. ABC News. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
The collection's title track peaked in the top 10 on Billboard's Alternative Airplay chart.
- ^ a b Renshaw, David (February 4, 2020). "KennyHoopla is the life of the party in his "how will i rest in peace if i'm buried by a highway?//" video". The Fader. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
- ^ "KennyHoopla // How Will I Rest in Peace if I'm Buried by a Highway?". codylaplantfilms.com. February 4, 2020. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
- ^ "KennyHoopla Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
- ^ "KennyHoopla Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
- ^ "KennyHoopla Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
- ^ Music video: "How Will I Rest in Peace if I'm Buried by a Highway?" on YouTube