Blessed (GloRilla song) explained

Blessed
Cover:GloRilla - Blessed.jpg
Type:single
Artist:GloRilla
Ep:Anyways, Life's Great
Released:August 31, 2022
Length:3:36
Producer:Macaroni Toni
Chronology:GloRilla
Prev Title:Just Say That (Remix)
Prev Year:2022
Next Title:F.N.F. (Let's Go) (Remix)
Next Year:2022

"Blessed" is a song by American rapper GloRilla, released on August 31, 2022, as the second single from her debut EP Anyways, Life's Great (2022). The song features uncredited vocals from American rapper Yo Gotti and was produced by Macaroni Toni.

Composition

Built on a "sparse but hard-hitting beat",[1] the song sees GloRilla rapping about her newfound success[2] and her appreciation for it.[3] In her verse, she asserts she would "rather give the people hope" because "it's pointless to be giving fucks", has moved to the suburbs though maintaining her "ratchet tendencies", and focuses on taking care of people. Yo Gotti details his own successes in the second verse.

Critical reception

Tom Breihan of Stereogum gave a positive review, writing, "She's great at tough, direct Memphis rap, and her deep, rich voice sounds amazing. Yo Gotti has been in the game for decades, but when he shows up on 'Blessed,' he and Glorilla sound like peers."[4]

Music video

Directed by Louie Knows, the music video sees GloRilla hosting a tea party for old ladies, which soon turns into a "more up-beat" party.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Williams . Aaron . GloRilla Feels ‘Blessed’ With Yo Gotti In The Wake Of Her ‘FNF’ Success . . 16 February 2023 . August 31, 2022.
  2. Web site: GloRilla Gives Thanks With "Blessed" . . 16 February 2023 . August 31, 2022.
  3. Web site: Cho . Regina . GloRilla knows she's "Blessed" in latest single . . 16 February 2023 . August 31, 2022.
  4. Web site: Breihan . Tom . Glorilla – "Blessed" (Feat. Yo Gotti) . . 16 February 2023 . September 6, 2022.
  5. Web site: Cho . Regina . GloRilla hosts a tea party in new "Blessed" video . Revolt . 16 February 2023 . September 6, 2022.