54321 (song) explained

54321
Cover:Offset - 54321.png
Type:single
Artist:Offset
Released:August 19, 2022
Genre:Southern hip hop
Length:3:02
Label:Motown
Prev Title:Big 14
Prev Year:2022
Next Title:Code
Next Year:2022

"54321" is a song by American rapper Offset, released on August 19, 2022. It was produced by Baby Keem, with additional production from Mike Dean, Jahaan Sweet and Scott Bridgeway.

Background

Offset began teasing the song in January 2022. He confirmed its release in August 2022 by sharing multiple sneak peeks on Instagram before releasing it.[1]

Composition

In the song, Offset raps in a rapid-fire flow,[2] bragging about his accomplishments in life[3] [4] At one point, he references fellow Migos member Takeoff ("I'm outta here, five, four, three, two, one: Takeoff / Touch my brother, pull a gun").[5]

Music video

The music video was released alongside the single. In it, Offset visits an amusement park and is all dressed in Balenciaga. He is seen spinning in rides, moonwalking down a midway, and enjoying salty and sugary snacks.

Live performances

On September 7, 2022, Offset performed a medley of "54321" and "Code" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Espinoza . Joshua . Offset Unleashes New Single and Video "5 4 3 2 1" . . August 31, 2022 . August 19, 2022.
  2. Web site: Cho . Regina . Offset returns with new "5 4 3 2 1" single . . August 31, 2022 . August 19, 2022.
  3. Griffin . Marc . Offset Celebrates Solo Success In "54321" Video . . August 31, 2022 . August 19, 2022.
  4. Kaufman . Gil . Offset Hits the Amusement Park in Solo '54321' Video . . August 31, 2022 . August 19, 2022.
  5. Web site: Sadler . Armon . Offset Leaves Listeners Guessing About Migos' Status On The Boastful '54321' . . August 31, 2022 . August 19, 2022.
  6. Web site: Offset: CODE/54321 Medley . YouTube . 18 January 2023 . September 7, 2022.