Walk Thru

"Walk Thru"
Single by Rich Homie Quan featuring Problem
from the album I Promise I Will Never Stop Going In
Released February 4, 2014
Format Digital download
Recorded 2013
Genre Hip hop
Length 3:07
Label T.I.G. Entertainment
Writer(s) Dequantes Lamar, Jason Martin
Producer(s) Dupri of League of Starz, Problem
Rich Homie Quan singles chronology
"I Know"
(2013)		 "Walk Thru"
(2014)		 "Lifestyle"
(2014)
Problem singles chronology
"I Don't Want Her"
(2014)		 "Walk Thru"
(2014)

"Walk Thru" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Rich Homie Quan. The song was released on February 4, 2014, as the lead single from his second official mixtape I Promise I Will Never Stop Going In. "Walk Thru" was produced by Dupri of League of Starz and Problem, the latter which also makes a guest appearance. The music video was filmed on May 6, 2014, where Quan suffered from two seizures due to heat exhaustion. The song has since peaked at number 74 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Background

"Walk Thru" was originally premiered on November 26, 2013, as a track on Rich Homie Quan's second official mixtape I Promise I Will Never Stop Going In.[1][2][3] The song was produced by Dupri from production team League of Starz and Problem, who is also featured on the song.[4] The CD quality version of the song without DJ Drama's tags was released online on January 3, 2014.[5][6] The song was then released for digital download by T.I.G. Entertainment on February 4, 2014.[7]

The song features Rich Homie Quan crafting a "catchy melody over the instrumental's thudding bass and yawning synths." Problem's appearance adds a West Coast hip hop spin to the incontestable Southern song.[8]

Critical reception

Jimi of The Source said, "Both emcees mesh their different styles of sing-rapping perfectly, almost harmonizing at points. They trade verse back and forth, eventually gliding into their addictive hook that Quan sings. The Atlien brings his unorthodx flow and vocal delivery to share with listeners his struggle and hustle. It is an interesting fusion to say the least.[9]

Music video

The music video for "Walk Thru" was filmed on May 6, 2014 with Problem in Atlanta's Piedmont Park. Shockingly, during the filming Rich Homie Quan experienced heat exhaustion which led to Quan suffering two seizures and a fall that resulted in a head injury.[10][11] Filming for the music video would later also take place in Problem's hometown Compton, California. The Gabriel Hart-directed video would then be released on July 27, 2014.[12]

Track listing

No. TitleProducer(s) Length
1. "Walk Thru" (featuring Problem)Dupri of League of Starz, Problem 3:07

Chart performance

Chart (2014) Peak
position
Germany (Deutsche Black Charts)[13] 27
US Billboard Hot 100[14] 74
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[15] 31
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[16] 20
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[17] 9

Release history

Country Date Format Label
 United States February 4, 2014 Digital download[7] T.I.G. Entertainment
March 15, 2014 Mainstream Urban

References

  1. ↑ "Rich Homie Quan - Walk Thru | New Hip Hop Music & All The New Rap Songs 2011". HipHop DX. 2013-11-26. Retrieved 2014-04-13.
  2. ↑ "Download: Rich Homie Quan’s I Promise I Will Never Stop Going In Mixtape". Rapfix.mtv.com. 2013-11-27. Retrieved 2014-04-13.
  3. ↑ "New Mixtape: Rich Homie Quan ‘I Promise I Will Never Stop Goin’ In’". Vibe. 2013-11-27. Retrieved 2014-04-13.
  4. ↑ "Rich Homie Quan Demonstrates His Presence In The Game With 'I Promise I Will Never Stop Going In' Mixtape - XXL". Xxlmag.com. 2013-12-05. Retrieved 2014-04-13.
  5. ↑ Diep, Eric (2014-01-06). "Rich Homie Quan Featuring Problem "Walk Thru" - XXL". Xxlmag.com. Retrieved 2014-04-13.
  6. ↑ "Rich Homie Quan - Walk Thru Feat. Problem (Prod. By League Of Starz) [CDQ] | Stream & Listen [New Song]". Hotnewhiphop.com. 2014-01-03. Retrieved 2014-04-13.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "iTunes - Music - Walk Thru (feat. Problem) - Single by Rich Homie Quan". Itunes.apple.com. 2014-02-04. Retrieved 2014-04-13.
  8. ↑ Kearse, Stephen. "New Music: Rich Homie Quan feat. Problem – "Walk Thru" (Prod. League of Starz) : RESPECT". Respect-mag.com. Retrieved 2014-04-13.
  9. ↑ "Rich Homie Quan and Problem Link Up On "Walk Thru"". TheSource. 2014-01-06. Retrieved 2014-04-13.
  10. ↑ http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2014/05/rich-homie-quan-seizures/
  11. ↑ http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2014/05/rich-homie-quan-think-its-a-game-entertainment-statement/
  12. ↑ http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/new-music/2014/07/watch-rich-homie-quan-problems-walk-thru-video/
  13. ↑ "Deutsche Black Charts". Trendcharts. Media Control. Archived from the original on June 27, 2014. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
  14. ↑ "Rich Homie Quan Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot 100 for Rich Homie Quan.
  15. ↑ "Rich Homie Quan Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for Rich Homie Quan. Retrieved April 12, 2014.
  16. ↑ "Rich Homie Quan Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot Rap Songs for Rich Homie Quan. Retrieved April 12, 2014.
  17. ↑ "Rich Homie Quan Album & Song Chart History" Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay for Rich Homie Quan. Retrieved April 12, 2014.

External links

Website
Official music video on YouTube