TGIF (song)
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| Single by GloRilla | ||||
| from the album Glorious | ||||
| Released | June 21, 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2024 | |||
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| Length | 2:44 | |||
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"TGIF" is a song by American rapper GloRilla from her debut studio album, Glorious (2024). It was released on June 21, 2024 via Collective Music Group and Interscope Records as the lead single from the album. It was produced by Zenjikozen, Jess Jackson and Dillon Brophy.
Background
[edit]On May 17, 2024, GloRilla previewed the song on social media, through a snippet of her with friends during a tour stop.[1] The song immediately became a viral sensation, with the lyrics "It's 7 PM Friday / It's ninety-five degrees / I ain't got no nigga and no nigga ain't got me" being widely used in dance videos on TikTok.[1][2][3] GloRilla also started performing the song during her opening act at fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion's Hot Girl Summer Tour.[3][4] Barbadian singer and business woman Rihanna posted a video rapping to this song to her partner A$AP Rocky, going viral on all social media platforms.
Composition
[edit]The song contains trap production,[5] over which GloRilla boasts her success, referencing the high attendance during her concerts[4] and telling her haters to "kiss my ass".[4][6][7] She also raps about spending time with her female friends[6] and having sexual relationships with others' boyfriends.[8]
Critical reception
[edit]Robin Murray of Clash wrote of the song, "The beat is hard, the production is crisp, but really it's just an excuse to witness GloRilla do her thing."[7] Armon Sadler of Vibe wrote "'TGIF' oozes confidence and composure. Her delivery is passionate, but the production isn't overwhelming. It doubles as a song people can turn up to, but also as cinematic music that one would hear when a crew walks into a venue."[8] Rodney Carmichael of NPR wrote that the song "might certify GloRilla as the hardest voice in hip-hop".[9]
TIME Magazine has ranked “TGIF” as the #1 best song of 2024.
| Publication | List | Rank | Ref. |
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| NPR | 124 Best Songs of 2024 | — | [9] |
Music video
[edit]An official music video was released on June 24, 2024. Directed by Jerry Morka and Diesel Filmz,[4] it sees GloRilla and her friends twerking atop her tour bus in the desert[5][10] and dancing on a beach,[10][11] where GloRilla flaunts a bikini and receives a manicure and pedicure. She also appears onstage and in the back of an all-terrain vehicle.[11]
Charts
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References
[edit]- ^ a b Davis, Ahmad (May 18, 2024). "GloRilla's New Song Snippet Is Going Viral". Rap-Up. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ Chelosky, Danielle (June 21, 2024). "GloRilla – "TGIF"". Stereogum. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ a b Allah, Sha Be (June 21, 2024). "Glorilla Drops Highly Anticipated "TGIF" Single". The Source. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ a b c d Cowen, Trace William (June 21, 2024). "GloRilla Has Message for Her 'Million and One Haters' in New "TGIF" Song and Video: 'They All Can Kiss My Ass'". Complex. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ a b Castro, Danilo (June 24, 2024). "GloRilla Hits The Open Road In New "TGIF" Music Video". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ a b Gonzalez, Alex (June 21, 2024). "GloRilla Celebrates Herself And Her Girls On Her New Single, 'TGIF'". Uproxx. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ a b Murray, Robin (June 21, 2024). "GloRilla Gets Rowdy With 'TGIF'". Clash. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ a b Brown, Preezy; Sadler, Armon (June 21, 2024). "Rakim Checks The Melody, GloRilla Rejoices, Ice Spice Flaunts Her Favorite Asset, And More Hip-Hop Releases". Vibe. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ a b "124 Best Songs of 2024". NPR. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
- ^ a b Allah, Sha Be (June 24, 2024). "GloRilla Releases Video For Her New Summer Anthem "TGIF"". The Source. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ a b Corrine, Amber (June 24, 2024). "GloRilla Turns Up With Her Squad Again For "TGIF" Music Video". Vibe. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ "GloRilla Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. July 8, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
- ^ "GloRilla Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ "GloRilla Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- ^ "GloRilla Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
- ^ "GloRilla Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2024". Billboard. Retrieved December 15, 2024.