Motley Crew (song) explained

Motley Crew
Type:single
Cover:Post Malone - Motley Crew.png
Artist:Post Malone
Genre:Trap[1]
Length:3:04
Label:Republic
Producer:
Prev Title:I Did It
Prev Year:2021
Next Title:One Right Now
Next Year:2021

"Motley Crew" is a song by American rapper and singer Post Malone, released on July 9, 2021, through Republic Records. The song marked his first solo release in almost two years.[2] [3]

Background

Post Malone's manager Dre London previewed "Motley Crew" on July 4, 2021, to celebrate American Independence Day, and Post's birthday.[4]

Music video

The video was shot at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California, and thus features a racing motif with cameo appearances by NASCAR drivers Denny Hamlin and Bubba Wallace.[5] The video also features drummer Tommy Lee, who drives Malone around the track in a custom convertible. Lee's band, Mötley Crüe, serve as the song's titular inspiration. The video also features cameos from Malone's previous collaborators, including Saint Jhn, Tyla Yaweh, Tyga, Ty Dolla Sign, Big Sean and French Montana. Rapper Pressa, singer Baby Santana, and Malone's manager Dre London all make appearances as well.[6] The video was directed by Cole Bennett.[7] The music video was uploaded to Bennett's Lyrical Lemonade channel the same day as the song's release; it was subsequently posted to Malone's own channel on July 12, 2021.

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2021)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Greece International (IFPI)[8] 87
Lithuania (AGATA)[9] 21
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[10] 10
South Korea (Gaon)[11] 179

Year-end charts

Chart (2021)! scope="col"
Position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[12] 89
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[13] 70
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[14] 50

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Malone & 'Crew' Debut at No. 1 on Hot Rap Songs Chart. Billboard. July 26, 2021. July 20, 2021.
  2. Web site: Watch Post Malone's Video for New Song 'Motley Crew'. 2021-07-10. Pitchfork.
  3. Web site: Curto. Justin. 2021-07-09. Post Malone Joins a 'Motley Crew' of Race-Car Drivers in New Music Video. 2021-07-10. Vulture.
  4. Web site: 2021-07-05. Post Malone Previews 'Motley Crew' Single As Manager Confirms Release Date. 2021-07-10. HipHopDX.
  5. News: Curtis. Charles. Bubba Wallace and Denny Hamlin star in a NASCAR-themed Post Malone video for 'Motley Crew'. USA Today. July 9, 2021. July 13, 2021.
  6. Post Malone Rips Around the Racetrack in 'Motley Crew' Video Preview. Kaufman. Gil. Billboard. July 8, 2021. July 9, 2021.
  7. Web site: Moore. Sam. 2021-07-09. Watch Post Malone's high-octane video for new single 'Motley Crew'. 2021-07-10. NME.
  8. Web site: Official IFPI Charts – Digital Singles Chart (International) – Week: 27/2021. IFPI Greece. July 19, 2021. July 19, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210719075936/http://www.ifpi.gr/digital_ien.html. dead.
  9. Web site: 2021 29-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100). AGATA. Lithuanian. July 23, 2021. July 23, 2021.
  10. Web site: ČNS IFPI. IFPI ČR. Note: Select SK SINGLES DIGITAL TOP 100 and insert 202129 into search.. July 26, 2021.
  11. Web site: Digital Chart – Week 29 of 2021. Gaon Music Chart. ko. July 22, 2021.
  12. Canadian Hot 100 – Year-End 2021. Billboard. December 3, 2021.
  13. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2021. Billboard. December 3, 2021.
  14. Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2021. Billboard. December 3, 2021.