Die Young (Sleepy Hallow song) explained

Die Young
Cover:Sleepy Hallow - Die Young.jpeg
Type:single
Artist:Sleepy Hallow featuring 347aidan
Album:Boy Meets World
Released:May 25, 2022
Genre:Trap
Length:2:28
Label:
  • Winners Circle
  • RCA
Producer:Great John
Chronology:Sleepy Hallow
Prev Title:No Love
Prev Year:2022

"Die Young" is a song by American rapper Sleepy Hallow, released on May 25, 2022, as the lead single from his second studio album Boy Meets World (2023). It features Canadian rapper 347aidan and was produced by Great John.

Composition

The song samples vocals from 347aidan's song "Memories",[1] while a guitar line over trap drums is played in the instrumental.[2] Lyrically, Sleepy Hallow raps about not wanting to die young and his internal fears of it.[3]

Music video

The music video, directed by Picture Perfect, executive produced by James "Aggie" Barrett, was released on May 25, 2022. It features animated visuals involving Sleepy Hallow and 347aidan, coupled with somber live action scenes.

Charts

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Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[4] 15
Global 200 (Billboard)[5] 83
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[6] 5
Swedish Heatseekers (Sverigetopplistan)[7] 17
US Billboard Hot 100[8] 60
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] 15
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[10] 40

Notes and References

  1. Web site: A. . Aron . Sleepy Hallow & 347aidan Connect On "Die Young" . HotNewHipHop . May 25, 2022.
  2. Web site: Helfand . Raphael . Watch Sleepy Hallow's "Die Young" video . . May 25, 2022.
  3. Web site: Cho . Regina . Sleepy Hallow gets introspective in new "Die Young" single . . May 26, 2022.
  4. Billboard Hot 100: June 11, 2022. Billboard. June 17, 2022.
  5. Billboard Global 200: June 11, 2022. Billboard. June 17, 2022.
  6. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. June 6, 2022.
  7. Web site: Veckolista Heatseeker – Vecka 22, 5 juni 2022. Sverigetopplistan. June 17, 2022.
  8. Billboard Hot 100: June 11, 2022. Billboard. June 17, 2022.
  9. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart: Week of June 11, 2022. Billboard. June 17, 2022.
  10. Rhythmic Airplay: Week of August 6, 2022. Billboard. August 2, 2022.