Tomorrow (GloRilla song)
"Tomorrow" is a song by American rapper GloRilla. It was released on July 15, 2022 as a single from Collective Music Group's compilation album Gangsta Art (2022). It was written by the artist with Antonio Anderson Jr and produced by Macaroni Toni. On September 23, 2022, the official remix of the song, titled "Tomorrow 2", with American rapper Cardi B was released. The remix brought the song to its peak at number 9 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
| "Tomorrow" | ||||
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| Single by GloRilla | ||||
| from the album Gangsta Art | ||||
| Released | July 15, 2022 | |||
| Genre | Crunk | |||
| Length | 1:43 | |||
| Label | CMG | |||
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| Producer(s) | Macaroni Toni | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Tomorrow" on YouTube | ||||
Composition edit
The song features piano chords and bass in the production.[1][2] GloRilla raps in an aggressive manner, while lyrically she dismisses her detractors and raps about her good qualities,[3][4] keeping her circle close but being "kinda ratchet still",[5] as well as her status and standards with an optimistic tone.[6]
Music video edit
A music video for "Tomorrow" was released alongside the single on July 15, 2022. It shows GloRilla and her friends partying and twerking at an airport tarmac,[7] inside a private jet,[1][2] and on a Bentley.[7] They hold stacks of cash throughout the video as well.[2][7]
Live performances edit
GloRilla performed a snippet of "Tomorrow" during a medley with "F.N.F. (Let's GO)" at the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards.[8]
Tomorrow 2 edit
| "Tomorrow 2" | ||||
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| Single by GloRilla and Cardi B | ||||
| from the EP Anyways, Life's Great | ||||
| Released | September 23, 2022 | |||
| Genre | Crunk | |||
| Length | 3:29 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Macaroni Toni | |||
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| "Tomorrow 2" on YouTube | ||||
"Tomorrow 2" is the official remix of "Tomorrow" by GloRilla with American rapper Cardi B. It was released as the third single from Glorilla's debut extended play (EP) Anyways, Life's Great on September 23, 2022. "Tomorrow 2" peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking GloRilla's first top-ten hit and Cardi B's eleventh, and was certified 2× Platinum in the United States.
Composition edit
On the remix, Cardi B joins GloRilla to also target her haters and brags about being better than others.[3][4] She acknowledges rapper Ice Spice by interpolating her song "Munch (Feelin' U)".[5][9]
Critical reception edit
"Tomorrow 2" received universal acclaim from critics. Both Eddie Fu of Consequence and Tom Briehan of Stereogum praised the compatibility of GloRilla and Cardi B's collaboration.[5][9] Breihan also called the latter's shoutout to Ice Spice to be "worth quoting".[9] Mankaprr Conteh of Rolling Stone wrote, "While GloRilla's baddie quips can be pretty funny, Cardi B brings even more levity to the song with her characteristic humor."[6] Andrew Unterberger of Billboard highlighted Cardi's verse in particular, calling it "her most vicious guest verse in years".[10]
"Tomorrow 2" was listed on numerous year-end lists for 2022, including that of HipHopDX, which listed the track as the Best Hip-Hop Collaboration of 2022 and noted that "there may not have been a more perfectly paired Hip Hop duo this year" than GloRilla and Cardi.[11] "Tomorrow 2" was also featured on Rolling Stone's and Billboard's 100 Best Songs of 2022 lists, with it placing as the highest-listed song by a female rapper on the latter.[12][10]
Music video edit
The music video for "Tomorrow 2" was directed by Diesel Filmz and released on September 23, 2022. In it, GloRilla and her friends go wild in the New York city streets. She is seen ghost riding in neon cars while wearing a ski mask,[13][14] and dancing with her friends on stoops and in a bodega, where they grab snacks as well (GloRilla gets some Takis). They continue dancing and twerking through the city's subway station and in the train, also pole-dancing on subway poles.[9][13] Later, Cardi B joins GloRilla on a rooftop, and has a house party with GloRilla and her crew.[14][15][16] The video for "Tomorrow 2" received a nomination for Best Hip Hop at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, but lost to Nicki Minaj's "Super Freaky Girl".
Live performances edit
On November 20, 2022, GloRilla and Cardi B performed "Tomorrow 2" at the American Music Awards.[17] On February 22, 2023, GloRilla performed the song with Cardi B, who appeared as a surprise guest at her concert in New York.[18] On June 4, Cardi B brought out GloRilla for a performance of "Tomorrow 2" during her set as the headliner of the New York festival Summer Jam.[19]
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | BET Awards | Video of the Year | Nominated | [20] |
| Best Collaboration | Nominated | |||
| HipHopDX Awards | Best Collaboration of the Year | Won | [21] | |
| MTV Video Music Awards | Best Hip-Hop | Nominated | [22] |
Charts edit
Weekly charts edit
| Chart (2022–2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[23] | 78 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[24] | 39 |
| Greece International (IFPI)[25] | 96 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[26] | 22 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[27] | 9 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[28] | 3 |
| US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[29] | 1 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[30] | 5 |
Year-end charts edit
| Chart (2022) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[31] | 66 |
| Chart (2023) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[32] | 70 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[33] | 21 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[34] | 24 |
Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[35] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[36] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000‡ |
| ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References edit
- ^ a b Breihan, Tom (July 18, 2022). "Glorilla – "Tomorrow"". Stereogum. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
- ^ a b c Pierre, Alphonse (July 19, 2022). "Listen to Glorilla's "Tomorrow": The Ones". Pitchfork. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
- ^ a b Sadler, Armon (September 23, 2002). "Cardi B Joins Glorilla On The Boastful Bar Fest 'Tomorrow 2'". Uproxx. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
- ^ a b Curto, Justin (September 23, 2022). "GloRilla's Team-Up with Cardi B Will Be Stuck in Your Head Tomorrow, Too". Vulture. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
- ^ a b c Fu, Eddie (September 23, 2022). "Song of the Week: Cardi B and GloRilla Fire Back at the Haters on "Tomorrow 2"". Consequence. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
- ^ a b Conteh, Mankaprr (September 23, 2022). "Cardi B Gets Down With GloRilla on 'Tomorrow 2'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
- ^ a b c Darville, Jordan (July 18, 2022). "GloRilla shares video for new song "Tomorrow"". The Fader. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
- ^ "GloRilla - "Tomorrow" / "F.N.F. (Let's Go)"". BET. October 4, 2022. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
- ^ a b c d Breihan, Tom (September 23, 2022). "GloRilla & Cardi B's "Tomorrow 2" Video Is A Beautiful Thing". Stereogum. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
- ^ a b Billboard Staff; Unterberger, Andrew (December 7, 2022). "The 100 Best Songs of 2022: Staff List". Billboard. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
- ^ DX Staff (December 9, 2022). "Best Hip Hop Collaborations of 2022". HipHopDX. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
- ^ Rolling Stone (December 5, 2022). "The 100 Best Songs of 2022". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
- ^ a b Kaufman, Gil (September 23, 2022). "GloRilla and Cardi B Go Running Wild in the Streets in 'Tomorrow 2' Video". Billboard. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
- ^ a b Elibert, Mark (September 23, 2022). "GloRilla & Cardi B Turn New York City Upside Down in 'Tomorrow 2' Video". HipHopDX. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
- ^ Corrine, Amber (September 23, 2022). "Cardi B And GloRilla Take Over Times Square In "Tomorrow 2" Music Video". Vibe. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
- ^ Renshaw, David (September 23, 2022). "Glorilla and Cardi B connect on "Tomorrow 2"". The Fader. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
- ^ Torres, Eric (November 20, 2022). "Glorilla Performs "Tomorrow 2" With Cardi B at the 2022 American Music Awards: Watch". Pitchfork. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
- ^ Rowley, Glenn (February 23, 2023). "Cardi B Surprises Crowd at GloRilla's New York Concert for 'Tomorrow 2'". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
- ^ Jones, Cierra (June 4, 2023). "Cardi B headlines Summer Jam's return to New York with guest performances from GloRilla and Latto". Revolt. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- ^ "The Nominees For 'BET Awards' 2023 Are Here!". BET. June 8, 2023.
- ^ "Best of 2022". HipHopDX. December 5, 2022. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
- ^ "The 2023 MTV Video Music Award Winners". Vulture. 12 September 2023. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
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- ^ "IFPI Charts". www.ifpi.gr. Retrieved 2022-10-26.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 3, 2022. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
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- ^ "American single certifications – GloRilla – Tomorrow 2". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 26, 2023.