20/20 (song) explained
20/20 |
Cover: | File:Lil Tjay - 2020.jpg |
Type: | single |
Artist: | Lil Tjay |
Released: | January 1, 2020 |
Length: | 3:50 |
Label: | Columbia |
Producer: |
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Prev Title: | Go In |
Prev Year: | 2019 |
Next Title: | Valentino (Remix) |
Next Year: | 2020 |
"20/20" is a single by American rapper Lil Tjay, released on January 1, 2020 by Columbia Records.
Composition
The song begins with a piano introduction for about 40 seconds, before "precise bass and skittering percussion" plays in the instrumental with Lil Tjay beginning his verse. He sing-raps about his newfound fame and his desire to maintain the success of his rap career. He also shouts out to Jay-Z and repeatedly sings, "I'mma soon be the greatest."[1] [2] [3]
Critical reception
Mitch Findlay of HotNewHipHop praised the song, writing that "The hypnotic instrumental provides a relaxing backdrop, and Tjay's flow remains sharp without invading the space."
Music video
A music video for the song was released on February 4, 2020. Directed by Sophie Caraan, it sees Lil Tjay in Miami via private jet, being chauffeured in expensive car and in a private yacht with his friends.[4]
Notes and References
- Web site: Findlay. Mitch. 2020-01-01. Lil Tjay Opens The Decade With Reflective "20/20". live. HotNewHipHop. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20211113224402/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-tjay-opens-the-decade-with-reflective-20-20-new-song.1985657.html . 2021-11-13 .
- Web site: Silbert. Jake. 2020-01-02. Lil Tjay Kicks off the Decade With "20/20". live. HYPEBEAST. https://web.archive.org/web/20200305170549/https://hypebeast.com/2020/1/lil-tjay-2020-single-song-stream-listen . 2020-03-05 .
- Web site: Zidel. Alex. 2020-02-04. Lil Tjay Flexes Luxurious Miami Lifestyle For "20/20" Video. live. HotNewHipHop. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20210226225648/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-tjay-flexes-luxurious-miami-lifestyle-for-20-20-video-new-video.45973.html . 2021-02-26 .
- Web site: Caraan. Sophie. 2020-02-05. Lil Tjay Enjoys Life's Blessings in "20/20" Visual. live. HYPEBEAST. https://web.archive.org/web/20200417133640/https://hypebeast.com/2020/2/lil-tjay-20-20-music-video . 2020-04-17 .
- Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. January 13, 2020.