Free Uzi Explained

Free Uzi
Type:single
Cover:Free Uzi (official single cover).png
Artist:Lil Uzi Vert
Released:March 28, 2019
Length:3:12
Producer:DJ L Beats
Prev Title:Big Racks
Prev Year:2018
Next Title:That's a Rack
Next Year:2019

"Free Uzi" is a song by American rapper Lil Uzi Vert and was released on March 28, 2019.[1] According to iTunes, the song was released solely under Lil Uzi Vert's name.[2]

Background

Shortly after teasing their second album Eternal Atake, Uzi announced their retirement from music on January 11, 2019.[3] They also stated that they had already deleted the whole album.[4] On March 25, 2019, it was reported that they returned to the studio to record new music.[5] Various news sources reported involvement from Jay Z's label Roc Nation.[6] [7] [8] "Free Uzi" was released three days later. Almost a day later, the song was removed from all streaming services due to an uncleared sample of G Herbo's 2012 song, "Gangway".[9] Lil Uzi Vert's label claimed that it was not released legitimately, but rather a "leaked song".

Music video

The song's accompanying music video was released alongside the song's official release and was directed by Qasquiat.[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tidal – Lil Uzi Vert – Free Uzi. Tidal. March 29, 2019.
  2. Web site: iTunes – Lil Uzi Vert – Free Uzi. iTunes (US). March 29, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190329112749/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/free-uzi-single/1458039615. March 29, 2019. dead.
  3. Web site: Lil Uzi Vert says he's 'done with music'. Consequence of Sound. Randall. Colburn. January 13, 2019. March 29, 2019.
  4. Web site: Lil Uzi Vert says he's done with music and has 'deleted everything'. The Fader. Salvatore. Maicki. January 11, 2019. March 29, 2019.
  5. Web site: Lil Uzi Vert Returns to Studio, Thanks Roc Nation. Rap-Up. March 25, 2019. March 29, 2019.
  6. Web site: Roc Nation Has Stepped in to Help Lil Uzi Vert's Music Career. Complex. Fnr. Tigg. March 25, 2019. March 29, 2019.
  7. Web site: Lil Uzi Vert Officially Recognized by Jay-Z's Roc Nation. XXL. Tony M.. Centeno. March 27, 2019. March 29, 2019.
  8. Web site: Lil Uzi Vert Drops New Song "Free Uzi". The Fader. Salvatore. Maicki. March 28, 2019. March 29, 2019.
  9. Web site: Lil Uzi Vert – 'That's A Rack' & 'Sanguine Paradise'. Stereogum. Gray. Julia. April 9, 2019. April 20, 2019.
  10. Web site: Lil Uzi Vert Shares Video for New Song 'Free Uzi': Watch. Pitchfork. Noah. Yoo. March 28, 2019. March 29, 2019.

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