X (21 Savage and Metro Boomin song)
{{Infobox song
| name = X
| cover =
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| type = single
| artist = 21 Savage and Metro Boomin featuring Future
| album = Savage Mode
| released = July 14, 2016
| format =
| recorded = 2016
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| genre =
| length = 4:18
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| chronology = 21 Savage
| prev_title = Lit
| prev_year = 2016
| next_title = No Heart
| next_year = 2016
| misc = {{Extra chronology
| artist = Metro Boomin
| type = singles
| prev_title = Chanel Vintage
| prev_year = 2014
| title = X
| year = 2016
| next_title = No Heart
| next_year = 2016
}}
{{Extra chronology
| artist = Future
| type = singles
| prev_title = Campaign
| prev_year = 2016
| title = X
| year = 2016
| next_title = Do You Mind
| next_year = 2016
}}
{{External music video|{{YouTube|SpXw0qiy3Wo|"X"}}}}
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"X" (originally titled "X Bitch") is a song written and performed by British-American rapper 21 Savage and American record producer Metro Boomin featuring fellow Atlanta-based rapper Future. Produced by its lead performers, it was released on July 14, 2016 as the lead single from their collaborative extended play, Savage Mode (2016).{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/21-savage-x-bitch-feat-future-prod-by-metro-boomin-new-song.1970604.html|title=21 Savage - X Bitch Feat. Future (Prod. By Metro Boomin) - Stream [New Song]|website=HNHH |date=14 July 2016 }}{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szKxAdvlCCM|title=21 Savage & Metro Boomin - X ft Future (Official Audio)|last=21 Savage|date=14 July 2016|via=YouTube}} The song was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Background and release
On July 2, 2016, 21 Savage announced his collaborative EP with Metro Boomin, sharing the artwork and the release date.{{cite web|url=http://www.rapwave.net/2016/07/02/21-savage-metro-boomin-savage-mode-album-artwork-release-date-revealed/|title="Savage Mode" Album Artwork & Release Date Revealed|work=rapWAVE|date=July 2, 2016|access-date=October 5, 2016}} On July 14, he shared the EP's track listing and released "X" featuring Future as the project's first single.{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/21-savage-and-metro-boomin-reveal-tracklist-for-savage-mode-news.22845.html|title=21 Savage & Metro Boomin Reveal Tracklist For "Savage Mode"|work=HotNewHipHop|date=July 2, 2016|access-date=October 5, 2016}} He released Savage Mode on July 15.{{cite web|url=http://www.stereogum.com/1888210/stream-21-savage-metro-boomin-savage-mode-ep/mp3s/|title=Stream 21 Savage & Metro Boomin Savage Mode EP|work=Stereogum|date=July 15, 2016|access-date=October 5, 2016}} While talking about the song's success in an interview with Rolling Out magazine, he said; "I knew the song was taking off when I looked at iTunes and saw the numbers and all the views".
Critical reception
Eric Diep of HipHopDX wrote that "X" is "a good entry point for listeners just learning about 21".{{cite web|url=http://hiphopdx.com/reviews/id.2766/title.21-savage-metro-boomin-savage-mode-review|title=21 Savage & Metro Boomin - Savage Mode Review|work=HipHopDX|date=July 25, 2016|access-date=September 19, 2016}} Niya Hogans from Rolling Out gave the song a positive review, saying that it has "catchy lyrics and a dope beat".{{cite web|url=http://rollingout.com/2016/09/15/summer-16-hidden-hip-hop-gems-retrospective/|title=Hidden hip-hop gems of summer '16: A retrospective|work=Rolling Out|date=September 15, 2016|access-date=October 5, 2016}} Rolling Stone ranked it at number 21 on its 50 Best Songs of 2016 list, commenting: “The Atlanta trap contender teams up with Future for a thugged-and-drugged banger, boasting "I spent your rent at the mall," while producer Metro Boomin gives it all a creepy cinematic vibe.”{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/50-best-songs-of-2016-w452313/21-savage-metro-boomin-feat-future-x-w452832|title=50 Best Songs of 2016|magazine=Rolling Stone |date=November 30, 2016|access-date=November 30, 2016}} Fact named it as one of the 20 best rap and R&B tracks of 2016.{{cite web|url=http://www.factmag.com/2016/12/18/best-rap-and-rb-tracks-2016/|title=The 20 best rap and R&B tracks of 2016|work=Fact|date=December 18, 2016|access-date=July 17, 2017}}
Music video
The music video for "X" was released on December 25, 2016. The video was directed by Vincent Lou.{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2016/12/21-savage-metro-boomin-x-video|title=Watch 21 Savage, Metro Boomin, And Future Flex In The Video For "X"|publisher=Complex|access-date=December 25, 2016}}
Live performances
On September 17, 2016, 21 Savage performed the song at the BET Hip Hop Awards, which aired in the next month.{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/68770-bet-hip-hop-awards-2016-watch-isaiah-rashad-lil-uzi-vert-21-savage-perform/ |title=BET Hip-Hop Awards 2016: Watch Isaiah Rashad, Lil Uzi Vert, 21 Savage Perform |work=Pitchfork Media |date=October 4, 2016 |access-date=October 5, 2016}}
Charts
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=Weekly charts=
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| scope="col"| Chart (2016)
! scope="col"| Peak |
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| {{singlechart|Billboardcanadianhot100|66|artist=21 Savage|rowheader=true|access-date=November 15, 2016}} |
| {{singlechart|Billboardhot100|36|artist=21 Savage|rowheader=true|access-date=November 22, 2016}} |
| {{singlechart|Billboardrandbhiphop|12|artist=21 Savage|rowheader=true|access-date=November 22, 2016}} |
| {{singlechart|Billboardrapsongs|8|artist=21 Savage|rowheader=true|access-date=January 28, 2017}} |
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=Year-end charts=
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| scope="col"| Chart (2016)
! scope="col"| Position |
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| scope="row"| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard){{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2016/hot-r-and-and-b-hip-hop-songs|title=Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2016|magazine=Billboard|access-date=December 31, 2019}}
| 79 |
| scope="col"| Chart (2017)
! scope="col"| Position |
| scope="row"| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard){{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2017/hot-r-and-and-b-hip-hop-songs|title=Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2017|magazine=Billboard|access-date=July 1, 2020}}
| 74 |
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Certifications
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{{Certification Table Entry|region=Canada|artist=21 Savage & Metro Boomin|title=X|award=Platinum|number=2|type=single|relyear=2016|certyear=2017|access-date=November 27, 2018}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=United Kingdom|artist=21 Savage & Metro Boomin|title=X|award=Silver|type=single|relyear=2016|certyear=2020|id=8367-5242-1|access-date=May 1, 2020}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=United States|type=single|award=Platinum|number=3|artist=21 Savage & Metro Boomin|title=X|relyear=2016|relmonth=7|certyear=2020|access-date=November 24, 2020}}
{{Certification Table Bottom|nosales=true|streaming=true | noshipments=true}}
Release history
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! scope="col"| Date ! scope="col"| Format ! scope="col"| Label ! scope="col"| {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
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| scope="row"| Worldwide
| July 14, 2016 | {{flatlist| }} | {{n/a}} | {{cite web| url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/21-savages-savage-mode-review-news.22939.html| title=21 Savage's "Savage Mode" (Review)| website=HotNewHipHop| author=Patrick Lyons| date=19 July 2016}} |
References
{{reflist|30em}}
External links
- {{YouTube|szKxAdvlCCM|Audio}}
- [https://genius.com/21-savage-x-lyrics Lyrics of this song at Genius]
{{21 Savage}}
{{Metro Boomin}}
{{Future songs}}
Category:Future (rapper) songs
Category:Songs written by Future (rapper)
Category:Songs written by Metro Boomin