My G
{{short description|2022 single by Aitch and Ed Sheeran}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2024}}
{{Infobox song
| name = My G
| cover =
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Aitch and Ed Sheeran
| album = Close to Home
| released = {{start date|2022|08|19|df=y}}
| recorded =
| studio =
| genre =
| length = 3:18
| label = Capitol
| writer =
- Harrison Armstrong
- Ed Sheeran
- Fraser Thorneycroft-Smith
- LiTek
- WhyJay
| producer =
- Smith
- LiTek
- WhyJay
| chronology = Aitch
| prev_title = In Disguise
| prev_year = 2022
| next_title = Psycho
| next_year = 2022
| misc = {{Extra chronology
| artist = Ed Sheeran
| type = single
| prev_title = Noche de Novela
| prev_year = 2022
| title = My G
| year = 2022
| next_title = Groundwork
| next_year = 2022
}}
{{External music video|{{YouTube|81ZwDYRE6uc|"My G"}}
}}
}}
"My G" is a song by British rapper Aitch and English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. It was released through Capitol Records on 19 August 2022 as the fourth and final single from Aitch's debut studio album, Close to Home, along with the album.{{cite magazine|url=https://outloudculture.com/2022/08/22/uk-rapper-aitch-reveals-his-latest-single-my-g-featuring-ed-sheeran/|title=UK Rapper Aitch Reveals His Latest Single 'My G' featuring Ed Sheeran|magazine=OutLoud Culture!|last=Frazer|first=Neill|date=22 August 2022|access-date=22 August 2022|quote=Platinum-selling rapper Aitch has released his debut album 'Close To Home', with the first single being 'My G' featuring Ed Sheeran.}} Aitch and Ed Sheeran wrote the song with producers Fraser T. Smith, LiTek, and WhyJay. The song is about and dedicated to one of Aitch's younger twin sisters, Gracie, who was diagnosed with Down syndrome. Aitch raps the two verses that are sandwiched in the middle of the chorus that Ed Sheeran sings three times.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/aitch-ed-sheeran-my-g-lyrics-meaning-sister-gracie|title=Aitch & Ed Sheeran's "My G" Is About The Rapper's Little Sister|last=McEvoy|first=Sophie|magazine=Bustle|date=22 August 2022|access-date=22 August 2022}}
Background
In an interview with Apple Music, Aitch explained the idea of the song:
My dad came up with the idea for this song, years ago, and since then, it's always been in the back of my mind. It's about my sister. I have a sister called Gracie, but we all call her G, and this album is the perfect time to make this song. She loves a bit of Ed Sheeran, he's her favorite artist by far. I've even sent Ed some videos in the past of my sister singing his songs. I know he's the biggest artist in the world, but this is genuinely just a personal song. I wouldn't care if it got 10 streams.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.pmstudio.com/music/20220821-17559|title=Aitch Teams Up with Ed Sheeran for New Song "My G" from Debut Album "Close to Home"|magazine=PM Studio Co., LTD|date=21 August 2022|access-date=21 August 2022}}
Music video
The official music video for "My G" was released on Aitch's YouTube channel on 19 August 2022, alongside the release of the song and its parent album. It shows childhood pictures of Aitch and Gracie, while Ed Sheeran does not appear in the video, but he is shown as an animated character playing guitar through a TV screen and a blank page on a book.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/aitch-my-g/|title=Aitch Shares Heartwarming Video For Ed Sheeran Collab 'My G'|last=Daly|first=Rhian|magazine=uDiscover Music|date=19 August 2022|access-date=19 August 2022}}
Charts
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|+ Chart performance for "My G" ! scope="col"| Chart (2022) ! scope="col"| Peak |
| {{single chart|Ireland4|32|date=20220826|rowheader=true|access-date=26 August 2023}} |
| scope="row"| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ){{cite web|url=https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/hot-singles/2022-09-23|title=NZ Hot Singles Chart|publisher=Recorded Music NZ|date=29 August 2022|access-date=27 August 2022}}
| 15 |
|---|
| {{single chart|UK|6|date=20220826|rowheader=true|access-date=26 August 2022}} |
Certifications
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{{Certification Table Entry|region=United Kingdom|type=single|title=My G|artist=Aitch & Ed Sheeran|award=Gold|relyear=2022|certyear=2024|id=18489-6146-1|access-date=24 June 2024}}
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References
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{{Aitch (rapper)}}
{{Ed Sheeran songs}}
Category:Asylum Records singles
Category:Atlantic Records singles
Category:Songs written by Ed Sheeran