Lifestyle (song)

"Lifestyle"
Single by Rich Gang featuring Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan
from the album Rich Gang 2
Released June 5, 2014
Format Digital download
Recorded 2014
Genre Hip hop
Length 4:29
Label Cash Money, Republic
Writer(s) Bryan Williams, Jeffrey Williams, Dequantes Lamar, London Holmes
Producer(s) London on da Track
Rich Gang singles chronology
"Tapout"
(2013)		 "Lifestyle"
(2014)
Young Thug singles chronology
"About the Money"
(2014)		 "Lifestyle"
(2014)		 "Low"
(2014)
Rich Homie Quan singles chronology
"Walk Thru"
(2013)		 "Lifestyle"
(2014)

"Lifestyle" is a song by American hip hop group Rich Gang, featuring rappers Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan. The song, produced by London on da Track,[1] was released on June 5, 2014 as the first single from the upcoming Rich Gang 2 album.

Background and composition

"I would rather you listen to my song a hundred times than listen to it one time and know it. People can listen to ‘Lifestyle’ now and hear something new, and say ‘Whoa– that’s a good metaphor.’ That’s what I like the most about my music. It’s hard to understand, but when you do understand, you’re sold."[2]

—Young Thug

The song premiered in May 2014,[3] but as the lead single from the upcoming second album of Rich Gang was released on June 5, 2014.[4] There has been speculation on the homosexual undertones of the song in Young Thug verse, "I won't do nothin' with the bitch, she can't even get me hard / Somethin' wrong with the pussy / Even though I ain't gon' hit it, I'ma still make sure that she gushy" Some have suggested this indicates his dislike for females in favour of same-sex relationships.[5] He claims it is just language and he is not gay, yet his lyrics and actions say otherwise. [6]

Critical reception

Pitchfork Media ranked the song at number 69 on their list of the top 100 songs of 2014.[7] Complex named the song at number 2 on their list of the 50 best songs of 2014.[8]

Music video

A music video for "Lifestyle", directed by Be El Be, was released on June 30, 2014.[9] The video featured Birdman, Young Thug, Rich Homie and others enjoying their time with women on a plane and yacht.

Remixes

In August 2014, American rapper Lil Boosie released his remix of "Lifestyle".[10] On September 29, shortly after being signed to Rich Gang/Cash Money Records, Atlanta-based singer Jacquees released a video to his remix of "Lifestyle".[11] Another remix of the song by Atlanta-based rapper Waka Flocka Flame was released in October 2014.[12]

Live performances

Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan performed the song at the 2014 BET Hip Hop Awards on October 14, 2014.[13]

Track listing

Digital download[14]
  1. "Lifestyle" (featuring Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan) – 4:29

Charts

Chart (2014) Peak
position
Belgium Urban (Ultratop Flanders)[15] 40
US Billboard Hot 100[16] 16
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[17] 4
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[18] 4
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[19] 1

Year-end charts

Chart (2014) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[16] 72

Release history

Country Date Format Label
United States[14][20] June 5, 2014 Digital download Cash Money Records, Republic Records
August 19, 2014 Rhythmic contemporary radio

References

  1. ↑ http://www.djbooth.net/index/tracks/review/rich-gang-lifestyle/
  2. ↑ http://hot937.cbslocal.com/2014/10/15/young-thug-explains-why-he-will-always-be-signed-to-birdman-even-if-he-isnt/
  3. ↑ "NEW MUSIC: RICH GANG F/ YOUNG THUG & RICH HOMIE QUAN – ‘LIFESTYLE’". May 28, 2014. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  4. ↑ "iTunes - Music - Lifestyle (feat. Young Thug & Rich Homie Quan) - Single by Rich Gang". iTunes (US). Apple. June 5, 2014. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  5. ↑ http://www.hot97.com/news/dj-enuff/young-thug-speaks-gay-rumors-why-he-calls-his-male-friends-bae-video
  6. ↑ http://thatsenuff.com/2014/09/22/young-thug-speaks-on-gay-rumors-calling-men-bae-video/ Young Thug Speaks On Gay Rumors & Calling Men “Bae”
  7. ↑ "The 100 Best Tracks of 2014". Pitchfork. Retrieved December 24, 2014.
  8. ↑ "The 50 Best Songs of 2014". Complex. Retrieved December 24, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Video: Rich Gang F/ Young Thug & Rich Homie Quan – 'Lifestyle'". June 30, 2014. Retrieved September 17, 2014.
  10. ↑ Lil Boosie – Lifestyle (Remix)
  11. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyeReWnBPjk
  12. ↑ NEW MUSIC: WAKA FLOCKA FLAME – ‘LIFESTYLE (REMIX)’
  13. ↑ HIP HOP AWARDS PERFORMANCE: RICH HOMIE QUAN AND YOUNG THUG ARE RICH FOR LIFE
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Lifestyle (feat. Young Thug & Rich Homie Quan) – Single by Rich Gang". iTunes Store. United States: Apple. Archived from the original on September 17, 2014. Retrieved September 17, 2014.
  15. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Rich Gang feat. Young Thug & Rich Homie Quan – Lifestyle" (in Dutch). Ultratop Urban. Retrieved September 17, 2014.
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 "Rich Gang Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot 100 for Rich Gang. Retrieved September 17, 2014.
  17. ↑ "Rich Gang Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for Rich Gang. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
  18. ↑ "Rich Gang Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot Rap Songs for Rich Gang. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
  19. ↑ "Rich Gang Album & Song Chart History" Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay for Rich Gang. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
  20. ↑ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on August 17, 2014. Retrieved August 16, 2014.

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