Dick (song) explained

Dick
Cover:Starboi3 - Dick.jpg
Type:single
Artist:StarBoi3 featuring Doja Cat
Released:
  • May 16, 2019
  • April 23, 2021 (re-release)
Length:2:55
Label:RCA
Chronology:StarBoi3
Prev Title:Way 2 Good
Prev Year:2020
Dick
Year:2021
Next Title:Lame
Next Year:2022

"Dick" is a song by American rapper StarBoi3 featuring American rapper and singer Doja Cat. It was originally released on May 16, 2019 on SoundCloud, before being re-released on April 23, 2021 by RCA Records after going viral on TikTok.[1] The song was produced by soFly and Nius and BigWhiteBeatz.

Background

The single was first released on May 16, 2019, as a SoundCloud exclusive. A sleeper hit, it began to gain popularity in March 2021, when TikToker @ali.scyn posted a video of her dancing to the song, starting a trend. Videos to the trend feature a section of the lyrics: "I'm getting ripped tonight / R.I.P. that pussy, ayyy / I'm going in tonight."[2] Following its popularity on TikTok, the single was released through streaming services on April 23, 2021.

Composition

The song features sexually explicit lyrics, as well as references to pop culture that "add a comedic twist". The instrumental features "trap-y vibes".

Remixes

A remix pack was released on May 28, 2021, including three remixes to the song by L.Dre, DJ Jayhood, and Until Dawn. Another remix from Sickick was released on June 11, 2021. The official remix of the song features American rapper Ludacris and was released on August 20, 2021.[3] A week later, a remix featuring both Doja Cat and Ludacris was released.

Charts

Chart (2021)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[4] 95
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[5] 12

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mesh. Nada. May 17, 2019. StarBoi3 & Doja Cat Go In Hard On "Dick" Single. live. HotNewHipHop. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20190517211509/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/starboi3-and-doja-cat-go-in-hard-on-dick-single-new-song.1983026.html . 2019-05-17 .
  2. Web site: Xia. Jennifer. 2021-05-19. 'I'm getting ripped tonight': This TikTok trend is stuck in everyone's head. live. The Daily Dot. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20210519213623/https://www.dailydot.com/unclick/im-getting-ripped-tonight-tiktok/ . 2021-05-19 .
  3. Web site: Jennings. Kyesha. 2021-08-20. StarBoi3 Teams Up With Southern Rapper Ludacris To Deliver Another Version Of His Viral hit "Dick". live. HotNewHipHop. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20210820212239/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/starboi3-teams-up-with-southern-rapper-ludacris-to-deliver-another-version-of-his-viral-hit-dick-new-song.1992381.html . 2021-08-20 .
  4. The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 7 June 2021. The ARIA Report. Australian Recording Industry Association. 1631. 4. June 7, 2021.
  5. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. May 3, 2021.