Devil Is a Lie explained

Devil Is a Lie
Cover:	Tommy Richman - Devil Is a Lie.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Tommy Richman
Album:	Coyote
Released:	June 14, 2024
Length:	2:11
Label:	ISO Supremacy Pulse Concord
Producer:	Jonah Roy Max Vossberg Kavi
Prev Title:	Million Dollar Baby
Prev Year:	2024

"Devil Is a Lie" is a song by American singer and rapper Tommy Richman, released on June 14, 2024. It was produced by Jonah Roy, Max Vossberg and Kavi.

Background

Tommy Richman first previewed the song on the video-sharing platform TikTok on May 27, 2024,^[1] and again on June 6,^[2] leading the song to gain significant attention prior to its release.^[3]

Composition

The song has been widely compared to music by the Neptunes during the 2000s, in regard to the beat and style. It uses a violin melody and synthesizer chords with Tommy Richman blending elements of disco and funk in his vocals. Lyrically, he sings about his success and that he will not let anyone or anything preventing him from accomplishing it.^[4]

Critical reception

Danilo Castro of HotNewHipHop gave a positive review, writing "'Devil Is a Lie' is the best kind of retro song, in that it captures the feeling of the 00s without trying too hard to recapture its sound. It reminds us of other artists, but it's still, definitively, Tommy Richman. The dynamics between the chorus and the bridge is absurdly catchy, and the lyrics are playfully aligned with the instrumental. The singer doesn't have much to say, but his vocals, and his stylish delivery, will make it easy to memorize each line. He's also more audible than he was on 'Million Dollar Baby.' A lot of songs aim to be summer playlist material, but 'Devil Is a Lie' feels like the rare instance of a song succeeding in doing so."^[5]

Music video

An official music video was released alongside the song. It features a camcorder aesthetic similar to his video for "Million Dollar Baby". Tommy Richman is seen having a photoshoot with a blue pinstriped 1984 Cadillac Coupe de Ville lowrider courtesy of Diplomatics Car Club and visiting a strip club.^[6]

Charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"

Peak position
Australia (ARIA)^[7]	18
Australia Hip Hop/R&B (ARIA)^[8]	4
Ireland (IRMA)^[9]	47
Lithuania (AGATA)^[10]	48
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)^[11]	9

Notes and References

1. Web site: the devil is a lie. . . 27 June 2024 . May 27, 2024.
2. Web site: Castro . Danilo . Tommy Richman Teases New Song "Devil Is A Lie" And It Slaps . . 27 June 2024 . June 7, 2024.
3. Web site: Allah . Sha Be . Tommy Richman Drops New Single "The Devil Is A Lie" . . 27 June 2024 . June 14, 2024.
4. Web site: Gonzalez . Alex . Tommy Richman Maintains His Momentum And Star Power On His New Single, 'Devil Is A Lie' . . 27 June 2024 . June 14, 2024.
5. Web site: Castro . Danilo . Tommy Richman Drops Another Smash Hit With "Devil Is A Lie" . HotNewHipHop . 27 June 2024 . June 14, 2024.
6. Diaz . Angel . Tommy Richman Wants to Get Paid in New Song 'Devil Is a Lie': Watch the Video . . 27 June 2024 . June 14, 2024.
7. Web site: ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart. Australian Recording Industry Association. July 15, 2024. July 12, 2024.
8. Web site: ARIA Top 40 Hip Hop/R&B Singles Chart. Australian Recording Industry Association. July 8, 2024. July 5, 2024.
9. Web site: IRMA – Irish Charts. Irish Recorded Music Association. July 5, 2024.
10. Web site: 2024 28-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100). AGATA. lt. July 12, 2024. July 12, 2024.
11. Web site: NZ Top 40 Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. July 8, 2024. July 5, 2024.