"F.N.F. (Let's Go)" is a song by American record producer Hitkidd and American rapper GloRilla. It was released on April 29, 2022 as the first single from her debut EP, Anyways, Life's Great (2022). The song went viral through the video-sharing app TikTok and is considered the breakout hit for both artists.
Hitkidd produced the instrumental of the song for a project he began working on in April 2022. He sent the beat to rapper Megan Thee Stallion, but when he did not receive a response, Hitkidd sent it to GloRilla instead. According to GloRilla, at the time he called, she "was on the toilet and gonna get my lashes done". Hitkidd requested that they create a summer anthem that the "girls can chant". They soon met at the studio. GloRilla requested to step out to smoke some Backwoods, and then came up with the lyrics, "I'm F-R-E-E, fuck nigga free". Within 30 minutes, they recorded the song that became "F.N.F. (Let's Go)".
GloRilla recorded a since-deleted Triller video of her lighting a Backwood in the bathroom and playing the song. Through Hitkidd's advice on increasing the song's exposure, GloRilla changed her explicit second verse to boost radio play, and shot a music video for it. The video was shot by Ricco, who finished editing it that same night. The song was released the next day.
Two days later, Blac Noize! Recordings and Big Machine Label Group approached Hitkidd to re-release "F.N.F." on streaming platforms through their hip hop label venture. Soon after the song was made available on streaming platforms, it quickly gained recognition and popularity on TikTok. The song was also remixed by other artists.[1]
Compositionedit
"F.N.F. (Let's Go)" is a crunk song, in which GloRilla raps about her freedom after ending her relationship with a womanizer[1][2][3] and embracing spending time with her girlfriends instead.[1][3][4] The beat has been described as having a "menacing key loop and propulsive drums".[2]
Critical receptionedit
The song received generally positive reviews. Music critics have considered it a summer anthem. Brandon Callender described the production as "catchy enough to keep your ears perked".[2] C.G. of XXL wrote, "From the spelling on the hook—'I'm F-R-E-E, fuck-n***a-free'—to her witty insults—'He say, 'Y'all be living fast,' nah, pussy boy, you slow', Big Glo's got the bars to match the charisma, and there's a whole lot of it. Hitkidd's pulsing production lends itself to the carefree nature of the rap newcomer's rhymes as well."[3]
The music video was released alongside the single. It sees GloRilla and her friends "wilding out" and drinking.[4]
Remixesedit
Several artists have released freestyles to the song, including Renni Rucci, Kaliii and Erica Banks.[1][9] On September 9, 2022, an official remix featuring rappers Latto and JT (of City Girls) was released.[10] Originally, American rapper Saweetie was supposed to be featured on said remix. However Hitkidd confirmed Saweetie was replaced on the remix due to paperwork issues. [1]
Chart performanceedit
The song debuted at number 91 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the first charting song for both Hitkidd and GloRilla.[1] The song peaked at number 42 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart.[11][12]
^ abcdefMamo, Heran (July 15, 2022). "Chartbreaker: How GloRilla Created a Summer Anthem in a Matter of Days — And Rode Its Momentum to a Label Deal". Billboard. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
^ abcCallender, Brandon (May 13, 2022). "Song You Need: Hitkidd and Glorilla's "FNF (Let's Go)" is a serious Song of the Summer contender". The Fader. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
^ abcSeabrook III, Robby (August 17, 2022). "These Are the Best Hip-Hop Songs of Summer 2022". XXL. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
^ abBreihan, Tom (May 25, 2022). "Glorilla And The Art Of The Underground Rap Hit". Stereogum. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
^Brown, August; Draughorne, Kenan; Exposito, Suzy; Wood, Mikael (December 4, 2022). "The 100 best songs of 2022 (complete with playlist!)". Los Angeles Times.
^Pierre, Mekishana (September 14, 2022). "BET Hip Hop Awards 2022: See the Complete List of Nominees". ET.
^"Grammy Awards 2023: The Full List of Nominees". The New York Times. 2022-11-15. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
April 14, 2024
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F N F Let s Go is a song by American record producer Hitkidd and American rapper GloRilla It was released on April 29 2022 as the first single from her debut EP Anyways Life s Great 2022 The song went viral through the video sharing app TikTok and is considered the breakout hit for both artists F N F Let s Go Single by Hitkidd and GloRillafrom the EP Anyways Life s GreatReleasedApril 29 2022Recorded2022GenreCrunkLength2 17LabelBlac Noize Campsouth UniversalSongwriter s Anthony Holmes Jr Gloria WoodsProducer s HitkiddHitkidd singles chronology Set the Tone 2021 F N F Let s Go 2022 Shabooya 2022 GloRilla singles chronology Common Denominator 2021 F N F Let s Go 2022 Sneaky Link 2022 Music video F N F Let s Go on YouTube Contents 1 Background 2 Composition 3 Critical reception 3 1 Year end lists 4 Music video 5 Remixes 6 Chart performance 7 Charts 7 1 Weekly charts 7 2 Year end charts 8 Certifications 9 Awards and nominations 10 ReferencesBackground editHitkidd produced the instrumental of the song for a project he began working on in April 2022 He sent the beat to rapper Megan Thee Stallion but when he did not receive a response Hitkidd sent it to GloRilla instead According to GloRilla at the time he called she was on the toilet and gonna get my lashes done Hitkidd requested that they create a summer anthem that the girls can chant They soon met at the studio GloRilla requested to step out to smoke some Backwoods and then came up with the lyrics I m F R E E fuck nigga free Within 30 minutes they recorded the song that became F N F Let s Go GloRilla recorded a since deleted Triller video of her lighting a Backwood in the bathroom and playing the song Through Hitkidd s advice on increasing the song s exposure GloRilla changed her explicit second verse to boost radio play and shot a music video for it The video was shot by Ricco who finished editing it that same night The song was released the next day Two days later Blac Noize Recordings and Big Machine Label Group approached Hitkidd to re release F N F on streaming platforms through their hip hop label venture Soon after the song was made available on streaming platforms it quickly gained recognition and popularity on TikTok The song was also remixed by other artists 1 Composition edit F N F Let s Go is a crunk song in which GloRilla raps about her freedom after ending her relationship with a womanizer 1 2 3 and embracing spending time with her girlfriends instead 1 3 4 The beat has been described as having a menacing key loop and propulsive drums 2 Critical reception editThe song received generally positive reviews Music critics have considered it a summer anthem Brandon Callender described the production as catchy enough to keep your ears perked 2 C G of XXL wrote From the spelling on the hook I m F R E E fuck n a free to her witty insults He say Y all be living fast nah pussy boy you slow Big Glo s got the bars to match the charisma and there s a whole lot of it Hitkidd s pulsing production lends itself to the carefree nature of the rap newcomer s rhymes as well 3 Year end lists edit Publication List Rank Ref Los Angeles Times 100 Best Songs of 2022 35 5 NPR 1 6 Pitchfork 3 7 Time 10 Best Songs of 2022 4 8 Music video editThe music video was released alongside the single It sees GloRilla and her friends wilding out and drinking 4 Remixes editSeveral artists have released freestyles to the song including Renni Rucci Kaliii and Erica Banks 1 9 On September 9 2022 an official remix featuring rappers Latto and JT of City Girls was released 10 Originally American rapper Saweetie was supposed to be featured on said remix However Hitkidd confirmed Saweetie was replaced on the remix due to paperwork issues 1 Chart performance editThe song debuted at number 91 on the Billboard Hot 100 becoming the first charting song for both Hitkidd and GloRilla 1 The song peaked at number 42 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Mainstream R amp B Hip Hop Airplay chart 11 12 Charts editWeekly charts edit Weekly chart performance for F N F Let s Go Chart 2022 PeakpositionUS Billboard Hot 100 13 42US Hot R amp B Hip Hop Songs Billboard 14 11US Rhythmic Billboard 15 11 Year end charts edit 2022 year end chart performance for F N F Let s Go Chart 2022 PositionUS Hot R amp B Hip Hop Songs Billboard 16 29Certifications editCertifications for F N F Let s Go Region Certification Certified units salesUnited States RIAA 17 Platinum 1 000 000 Sales streaming figures based on certification alone Awards and nominations editAwards Year Category Result Ref BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 Song of the Year Nominated 18 Grammy Awards 2023 Best Rap Performance Nominated 19 References edit a b c d e f Mamo Heran July 15 2022 Chartbreaker How GloRilla Created a Summer Anthem in a Matter of Days And Rode Its Momentum to a Label Deal Billboard Retrieved August 19 2022 a b c Callender Brandon May 13 2022 Song You Need Hitkidd and Glorilla s FNF Let s Go is a serious Song of the Summer contender The Fader Retrieved August 20 2022 a b c Seabrook III Robby August 17 2022 These Are the Best Hip Hop Songs of Summer 2022 XXL Retrieved August 20 2022 a b Breihan Tom May 25 2022 Glorilla And The Art Of The Underground Rap Hit Stereogum Retrieved August 20 2022 Brown August Draughorne Kenan Exposito Suzy Wood Mikael December 4 2022 The 100 best songs of 2022 complete with playlist Los Angeles Times 100 Best Songs of 2022 NPR The 100 Best Songs of 2022 Pitchfork December 5 2022 Chow Andrew Lang Cady Mendez II Moises November 22 2022 The 10 Best Songs of 2022 Time Sadler Aaron June 10 2022 The Best New Hip Hop This Week Uproxx Retrieved August 20 2022 Callas Brad September 9 2022 Latto and JT Hop on GloRilla and Hitkidd s F N F Let s Go Remix Complex Retrieved September 10 2022 Billboard Hot 100 September 24 2022 Billboard Retrieved September 20 2022 Mainstream R amp B Hip Hop Airplay Chart Week of August 20 2022 Billboard Retrieved August 20 2022 GloRilla Chart History Hot 100 Billboard Retrieved August 12 2023 GloRilla Chart History Hot R amp B Hip Hop Songs Billboard Retrieved August 12 2023 GloRilla Chart History Rhythmic Billboard Retrieved August 12 2023 Hot R amp B Hip Hop Songs Year End 2022 Billboard Retrieved December 2 2022 American single certifications Hitkidd and GloRilla F N F Let s Go Recording Industry Association of America Retrieved July 14 2023 Pierre Mekishana September 14 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 See the Complete List of Nominees ET Grammy Awards 2023 The Full List of Nominees The New York Times 2022 11 15 ISSN 0362 4331 Retrieved 2022 11 15 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title F N F Let 27s Go amp oldid 1194264531, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
