"Vice City" is a song by American rapper Jay Rock, taken from his second studio album, 90059.[1] The song, which was produced by Cardo, features guest appearances from Rock's fellow TDE label-mates Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q and Ab-Soul, credited as they are collectively known, Black Hippy. The song takes its name from the 2002 video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.[citation needed]
"Vice City" | |
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Song by Black Hippy | |
from the album 90059 | |
Released | September 11, 2015 |
Recorded | 2015 |
Genre | Hip hop |
Length | 4:51 |
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Release
editThe song was first premiered on Top Dawg Entertainment's YouTube page, when the music video was released hours before the album release.
Music video
editThe song's music video was released on September 10, 2015, hours before the release of the album. The video was filmed in a warehouse and features the Black Hippy members rapping in front of the camera in turn.
Charts
editChart (2015) | Peak position |
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US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[2] | 42 |
References
edit- ^ Reed, Ryan (September 11, 2015). "Jay Rock Recruits Kendrick Lamar, Black Hippy for 'Vice City' Video". Rolling Stone.
- ^ "Jay Rock Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.