Shoota (song)
"Shoota" is a song by American rapper Playboi Carti featuring American rapper Lil Uzi Vert. It was released from Carti's debut studio album Die Lit on May 11, 2018. The song was produced by Maaly Raw.
| "Shoota" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Playboi Carti featuring Lil Uzi Vert | |
| from the album Die Lit | |
| Released | May 11, 2018 |
| Recorded | July 6, 2017[1] |
| Length | 2:33 |
| Label |
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| Songwriter(s) | |
| Producer(s) | Maaly Raw |
Composition
The song sees the rappers melodically rapping about their expensive jewelry, while Playboi Carti also rhymes about using his gun and having a crew of shooters.[2][3] Lil Uzi Vert handles the first and second verses, while Carti performs the chorus and third verse.[2]
Critical reception
Sheldon Pearce of Pitchfork praised the song, writing, "The beat never drops during the Uzi verse, creating a fascinating sort of tension; instead, [they burrow] into the synth bed with [their] melodic flows, generating [their] own rhythms. When the drums finally do kick in, Carti springs to life, brandishing weapons and matching Uzi's Auto-Tune. Carti's greatest gift is being interesting without doing much of anything, and here he's at his minimalistic best."[3]
Charts
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[4] | 67 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 46 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] | 25 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[7] | Silver | 200,000 |
| United States (RIAA)[8] | Platinum | 1,000,000 |
| Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ "Playboi Carti and Lil Uzi Vert in the studio". July 6, 2017.
- ^ a b Goddard, Kevin (May 11, 2018). "Playboi Carti & Lil Uzi Vert Team Up For New Song "Shoota"". HotNewHipHop.
- ^ a b Pearce, Sheldon (May 14, 2018). "Playboi Carti: "Shoota" [ft. Lil Uzi Vert] Track Review". Pitchfork.
- ^ "Playboi Carti Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Playboi Carti Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Playboi Carti Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "British single certifications – Playboi Carti – Shoota". British Phonographic Industry.
- ^ "American single certifications – Playboi Carti – Shoota". Recording Industry Association of America.