I Mean It

For the 1968 reggae song, see Derrick Morgan.
"I Mean It"
Single by G-Eazy featuring Remo
from the album These Things Happen
Released May 13, 2014
Format Digital download
Recorded 2013
Genre Hip hop
Length 3:56
Label
Producer(s)
  • Remo
  • G-Eazy
G-Eazy singles chronology
"Let's Get Lost"
(2014)		 "I Mean It"
(2014)		 "Lotta That"
(2014)

"I Mean It" is a song by American hip hop recording artist G-Eazy, released on May 13, 2014, as the fifth single from his third studio album These Things Happen (2014). The song was produced by Eazy himself and Remo.[1] The song has become his highest charting single, peaking at number 98 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart more than six months after its original release. A remix was released featuring an additional verse by Rick Ross.

Music Video

The video premiered on Vevo and followed by YouTube on May 28th, 2014. It was produced by Abby Vo directed by Bobby Bruderle, who is a companion of G-Eazy having done photography work for him since 2011 and directing other videos of his such as "Almost Famous" and "Been On".[2] In the video G-Eazy expresses himself to the world of news in an "My Name Is" and/or Anchorman-esque fashion.[3][4] In the video G-Eazy plays a news anchor interviewing himself and presenting to many interesting characters going through their daily lives, many of which are rappers or crew members associated with G-Eazy.

Live performance

Prior to the release of this song, G-Eazy played it live several times on his These Things Happen Tour.

On July 24, 2014, G-Eazy made his U.S. television debut on Late Night with Seth Meyers performing "I Mean It" and "Far Alone".[5]

Chart Performance

Chart (2014-15) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[6] 98
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] 27
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[8] 18

References

  1. ↑ http://www.audiomack.com/song/hip-hop-daily/i-mean-it-ft-rick-ross-remo-1
  2. ↑ Sonders, Douglas (January 27, 2014). "How Photographer Bobby Bruderle Created A G-Eazy Music Video Made Of Magazine Covers". Fstoppers. Retrieved 23 April 2015. I met G around three years ago when I was shooting Mardi Gras during my senior year of college.
  3. ↑ Chen, Tanya; Zeichner, Naomi (May 28, 2014). "G-Eazy Is Your Girl’s New Favorite Rapper: “I Mean It” — he’s blowing up.". Buzzfeed. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
  4. ↑ Smith, Trevor (May 28, 2014). "G-Eazy Feat. Remo "I Mean It" Video". Hot New Hip Hop. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
  5. ↑ Ball, G. Valentino (July 25, 2014). "G-Eazy Performs "I Mean It" On 'Late Night'". XXL. Harris Publications. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
  6. ↑ "G-Eazy Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot 100 for G-Eazy. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
  7. ↑ "G-Eazy Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for G-Eazy. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
  8. ↑ "G-Eazy Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot Rap Songs for G-Eazy. Retrieved January 8, 2015.