In My Head (Lil Tjay song) explained

In My Head
Cover:Lil Tjay - In My Head.png
Type:single
Artist:Lil Tjay
Length:2:15
Label:
Producer:
  • Yoshi
  • Yvng Finxssa
Prev Title:Elegance
Prev Year:2022
Next Title:Goin Up
Next Year:2022

"In My Head" is a song by American rapper Lil Tjay. It was released as a single through Columbia Records and Sony Music on April 1, 2022. The song samples British singer Iyaz's 2009 debut single, "Replay". Due to sampling "Replay", Iyaz, producer J. R. Rotem, R. City duo members Timothy and Theron Thomas, and American singer-songwriters Jason Derulo and Sean Kingston are credited as songwriters alongside Tjay. "In My Head" was produced by Yoshi and Yvng Finxssa, mixed by Robbie Soukiasyan, mastered by Eric Lagg, and recorded by Barrington Hall.

Background and promotion

"In My Head" is a drill song that sees Tjay melodically rap about heartbreak from a woman not being loyal.[1] [2] [3]

Music video

The official music video for "In My Head" was released alongside the song on April 1, 2022. It stars fellow American rapper Rubi Rose, who plays Tjay's love interest. It sees Tjay lying in a hospital bed and driving in a Mercedes-Benz truck.[4]

Charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Denmark (Tracklisten)[5] 20
France (SNEP)[6] 180
Iceland (Plötutíðindi)[7] 7
Lithuania (AGATA)[8] 88
Luxembourg (Billboard)[9] 10
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] 3
Norway (VG-lista)[11] 33
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[12] 49

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatLabel
VariousApril 1, 2022Atlantic[13]
United StatesApril 12, 2022Rhythmic contemporary radio[14]
Urban contemporary radio[15]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lil Tjay Turns Iyaz's "Replay" Into A Melodic Drill Smash On "In My Head". HotNewHipHop. Aron A.. April 1, 2022. April 1, 2022.
  2. Web site: [WATCH] Lil Tjay Returns with "In My Head" Single and Video]. The Source. Grant. Shawn. April 1, 2022. April 1, 2022.
  3. Web site: Lil Tjay Looking To Add Fuel To King Of New York Debate With New Music Announcement. HipHopDX. Elibert. Mark. March 14, 2022. April 1, 2022.
  4. Web site: Lil Tjay returns with new single "In My Head". Revolt. Powell. Jon. April 1, 2022. April 1, 2022.
  5. Web site: Track Top-40 Uge 14, 2022. Hitlisten. April 13, 2022.
  6. Web site: Top Singles (Week 14, 2022). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. French. April 11, 2022.
  7. Web site: Tónlistinn – Lög. The Music – Songs. is. Plötutíðindi. May 12, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220413200712/https://plotutidindi.is/tonlistinn/. April 13, 2022. dead.
  8. Web site: 2022 14-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100). AGATA. lt. April 8, 2022. April 8, 2022.
  9. Lil Tjay Chart History (Luxembourg Songs) . Billboard . April 12, 2022.
  10. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. April 11, 2022. April 9, 2022.
  11. Web site: VG-lista – Topp 20 Single 2022-14. VG-lista. April 8, 2022.
  12. Web site: Veckolista Singlar, vecka 14. Sverigetopplistan. April 8, 2022.
  13. Web site: In My Head - Single by Lil Tjay on Apple Music. Apple Music. April 1, 2022.
  14. Web site: Future Releases for Rhythmic Radio Stations. All Access. April 10, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220410063412/https://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases. April 10, 2022.
  15. Web site: Future Releases for Urban/R&B Radio Stations. All Access. April 10, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220410063538/https://www.allaccess.com/urban/future-releases. April 10, 2022.