Nowhere Fast (Eminem song) explained

Nowhere Fast
Cover:Eminem Nowhere Fast Extended.png
Caption:Extended version cover
Type:single
Artist:Eminem featuring Kehlani
Album:Revival
Length:4:38
Label:
Producer:
Chronology:Eminem
Prev Title:River
Prev Year:2017
Next Title:Caterpillar
Next Year:2018

"Nowhere Fast" is a song recorded by American rapper Eminem featuring guest vocals from American singer Kehlani. It was written by Eminem, Mark Batson, Thomas Armato Sturges, and Tim James and Antonina Armato of Rock Mafia, who produced it with Hit-Boy. The song was sent to radio on March 27, 2018, as the third single from Eminem's ninth studio album, Revival (2017). An extended version was released ten days earlier on March 17, 2018.[1] [2]

Live performances

On March 11, 2018, the artists performed the song's extended version live at the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards. The performance centers around the theme of gun violence, featuring a new verse by Eminem at the beginning, which was inspired by the aftermath of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting.[3] [4] Alex Moscou, a survivor of the shooting, introduced the performance with a speech: "We're tired of hearing politicians send their thoughts and prayers to us, and doing nothing to make the necessary changes to prevent this tragedy from happening again. If those elected to represent won't do what's right to keep us safe, we're going to be too loud for them to ignore."[5] [6]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[7] [8]

Charts

Chart (2017–18)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[9] 76
US Bubbling Under Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] 9

Release history

RegionDateFormatVersionLabel
VariousMarch 17, 2018Digital downloadExtended
United StatesMarch 27, 2018Contemporary hit radio[11]
Rhythmic contemporary radio[12]
GermanyJuly 6, 2018CD single

Notes and References

  1. News: Kim. Michelle. Eminem and Kehlani Share New NRA-Bashing Version of "Nowhere Fast": Listen. March 17, 2018. Pitchfork. March 17, 2018.
  2. News: Goddard. Kevin. Eminem Releases Extended Version Of "Nowhere Fast" Feat. Kehlani. March 17, 2018. HotNewHipHop. March 16, 2018.
  3. Kreps. Daniel. Eminem Slams NRA With New 'Nowhere Fast' Verse at iHeartRadio Awards. March 17, 2018. Rolling Stone. March 12, 2018.
  4. News: Lee. Christina. Eminem Slams The NRA With A New 'Nowhere Fast' Verse In A Fiery iHeartRadio Music Awards Performance. March 17, 2018. Uproxx. March 12, 2018.
  5. News: Welsh. Daniel. Eminem Lampoons NRA With iHeartRadio Awards 'Nowhere Fast' Performance. March 17, 2018. HuffPost. March 12, 2018.
  6. News: Skelton. Eric. Eminem Performs Gun Control-Inspired Version of "Nowhere Fast" With Kehlani at iHeartRadio Music Awards. March 17, 2018. Complex. March 12, 2018.
  7. Web site: Revival / Eminem TIDAL. Tidal. December 15, 2017 . December 25, 2017.
  8. Web site: Nowhere Fast (feat. Kehlani) [Extended Version] by Eminem on Spotify]. Spotify. April 22, 2019.
  9. Web site: ARIA Chart Watch #452. auspOp. December 23, 2017. March 17, 2018.
  10. Kehlani Chart History: Bubbling Under Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. https://web.archive.org/web/20180526163756/https://www.billboard.com/music/kehlani/chart-history/bubbling-under-r-b-hip-hop-songs. dead. May 26, 2018. May 28, 2019. Billboard.
  11. Web site: Top 40/M Future Releases. All Access Media Group. March 17, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180317034249/https://www.allaccess.com/top40-mainstream/future-releases. March 17, 2018.
  12. Web site: Top 40/R Future Releases. All Access Media Group. March 17, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180317034408/https://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases. March 17, 2018.