King of My City explained

King of My City
Cover:A Boogie wit da Hoodie - King of My City.jpg
Type:single
Artist:A Boogie wit da Hoodie
Album:Artist 2.0
Released:January 31, 2020
Length:2:28
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Prev Year:2020
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"King of My City" is a song by American rapper A Boogie wit da Hoodie. It was released on January 31, 2020 as the third single from his third studio album Artist 2.0 (2020), with an accompanying music video. The song was produced by Boi-1da, S. Dot, JoeFromYO and DLo Beatz.

Background

On January 29, 2020, A Boogie wit da Hoodie teased the song on Instagram and released it two days later.[1] Rapper Lil Uzi Vert was originally featured on the song.[2]

Composition

On the track A Boogie sings about his neighborhood, Highbridge, Bronx, and his crew, and how they are not to be messed with.[3]

Music video

The music video was released on January 31, 2020, and sets the scene for Highbridge. A Boogie is on the streets among a group of "Joker lookalikes", and vandalizes cars, dines luxuriously and pops champagne bottles.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Espinoza. Joshua. January 31, 2020. A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Shares New Video for "King of My City". Complex. en.
  2. Web site: Marie. Erika. January 31, 2020. A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Brags About Being "King Of My City". HotNewHipHop. en.
  3. Mamo. Heran. 2020-02-12. Here Are the Lyrics to A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie's 'King of My City'. 2020-09-15. Billboard.
  4. Web site: Johnson. Patrick. Watch A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie's Joker-Inspired "King of My City" Music Video. 2020-09-20. HYPEBEAST.
  5. Web site: February 10, 2020. NZ Hot Singles Chart. February 10, 2020. Recorded Music NZ.