| Hardaway | |
| Cover: | Derez De'Shon - Hardaway.jpg |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Derez De'Shon |
| Album: | Pain 2 |
| Released: | April 8, 2017 |
| Length: | 3:56 |
| Label: | Commission Music |
| Producer: | London on da Track |
| Prev Title: | Chose Me |
| Prev Year: | 2016 |
| Next Title: | Pain |
| Next Year: | 2017 |
"Hardaway" is a song by American rapper Derez De'Shon, first released on April 8, 2017[1] and followed by re-releases on streaming services in November[2] and December 2017.[3] Produced by London on da Track, it appears on the deluxe edition of De'Shon's debut studio album Pain 2 (2018) and is considered his breakout hit.
"Hardaway" is an uptempo song that finds Derez De'Shon reflecting on his struggles and perseverance in the hard times of his life to become successful, through a performance in Auto-Tune-laced vocals.[4]
The song was a sleeper hit. Its music video was released on January 15, 2018, following which the song significantly increased in popularity. It debuted on the Billboard charts Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and then Hot 100 in February 2018, debuting at number 90 on the latter. According to Nielsen Music, it raked in 7 million U.S. streams (up 17 percent), 11 million radio audience impressions (up 10 percent) and 1,000 downloads sold (up 2 percent) in the week ending February 8.[5]
An official remix of the song with DJ Envy was released on March 16, 2018, after surfacing online a few weeks prior. It features American rappers 2 Chainz and Yo Gotti,[6] who also reflect on the hardships of their respective pasts.[7]