Die Young (Roddy Ricch song)

"Die Young" is a song by American rapper Roddy Ricch. The song was released on July 20, 2018, as the lead single from Ricch's second mixtape Feed Tha Streets II.[1] The song is dedicated to the deceased rappers XXXTentacion, Lil Snupe, and Speaker Knockerz.[2]

"Die Young"
Single by Roddy Ricch
from the album Feed Tha Streets II
ReleasedJuly 20, 2018
Genre
Length2:41
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Roddy Ricch singles chronology
"Fucc It Up"
(2017)
"Die Young"
(2018)
"Ricch Forever"
(2018)

Composition

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Produced by London On Da Track and Rex Kudo, the song features a beat described by Rolling Stone as a "somber requiem", with "light, twinkling keys that offset its dark subject matter".[2] It was also described as a "surging hit that comes from L.A. but sounds like a new strain of rap from the South".[2]

Critical reception

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Charles Holmes of Rolling Stone described Roddy Ricch's breakout song as "triumphant", writing: "The line between rapping and singing has never been thinner, often displayed over superb, simple production. Roddy Ricch, a buzzing rapper from Compton, is the latest example of that shift."[2]

Music video

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The official music video of the song was released on July 23, 2018, through Roddy Ricch's YouTube account. The music video was directed by JDFilms.[3] As of April 2024, it has accumulated over 140 million views.

Personnel

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Credits adapted from Tidal.[4]

  • London On Da Track – producer, writer
  • Rex Kudo – producer, writer
  • William Binderup – assistant mix engineer
  • Dave Kutch – masterer
  • Erik Madrid – mixer
  • Rodrick Moore – writer

Charts

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Chart (2018–2019) Peak
position
UK Singles (OCC)[5] 84
US Billboard Hot 100[6] 99
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] 38

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[8] Platinum 80,000
United Kingdom (BPI)[9] Gold 400,000
United States (RIAA)[10] 2× Platinum 2,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ "Die Young - Single by Roddy Ricch on Apple Music". Retrieved April 2, 2020 – via Apple Music.
  2. ^ a b c d Holmes, Charles (November 13, 2018). "Song You Need To Know: Roddy Ricch, 'Die Young'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  3. ^ "Roddy Ricch - Die Young [Prod. by London on Tha Track] (Dir By JDFilms)". YouTube. July 23, 2018. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
  4. ^ "Credits / Die Young / Roddy Ricch – TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
  5. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
  6. ^ "Roddy Ricch Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
  7. ^ "Roddy Ricch Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
  8. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Roddy Ricch – Die Young". Music Canada.
  9. ^ "British single certifications – Roddy Ricch – Die Young". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
  10. ^ "American single certifications – Roddy Ricch – Die Young". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 2, 2020.