King Snipe Explained

King Snipe
Cover:Gucci Mane & Kodak Black - King Snipe.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Gucci Mane and Kodak Black
Album:Breath of Fresh Air
Released:January 13, 2023
Genre:Trap
Length:3:34
Label:
Producer:
  • Richie Souf
  • Fourteen
Chronology:Gucci Mane
Prev Title:Dawg
Prev Year:2022
Next Title:06 Gucci
Next Year:2023

"King Snipe" is a song by American rappers Gucci Mane and Kodak Black. It was released on January 13, 2023 with an accompanying music video as the lead single from the former's sixteenth studio album Breath of Fresh Air. It was written alongside producers Richie Souf and Fourteen.

Background

Gucci Mane teased the collaboration on social media with footage of Kodak Black dancing to the song during a studio session.[1]

Composition

The song features the "distinct trappy sound" of Kodak Black,[2] who performs the first and third verses with a triumphant sound. Gucci Mane's performs the second verse and his performance has been regarded as reminiscent of the style in his early mixtapes.[3]

Music video

The music video finds the rappers partying at night in a club, where they perform in front of a "purple-lit" crowd of fans.[4] They also hang out in the parking lot in front of "flashy" cars and spend time in a recording studio.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Espinoza . Joshua . Gucci Mane and Kodak Black Unleash New Song and Video "King Snipe" . . 25 January 2023 . January 13, 2023.
  2. Web site: Kearns . Sarah . Gucci Mane x Kodak Black Head to the Club in New "King Snipe" Music Video . . 25 January 2023 . January 13, 2023.
  3. Web site: Fontes . Isaac . Gucci Mane & Kodak Black Deliver On New Song, "King Snipe" . . 25 January 2023 . January 13, 2023.
  4. Web site: Powell . Jon . Gucci Mane and Kodak Black reunite for "King Snipe" . . 25 January 2023 . January 13, 2023.