Oh U Went Explained

Oh U Went
Type:single
Artist:Young Thug featuring Drake
Album:Business Is Business
Released:July 18, 2023[1]
Length:3:05
Chronology:Young Thug
Prev Title:My Wrist
Prev Year:2023
Oh U Went
Year:2023
Next Title:From a Man
Next Year:2023

"Oh U Went" is a song by American rapper Young Thug featuring Canadian rapper Drake, released on June 23, 2023 as a track from the former's third studio album Business Is Business, before being sent to rhythmic radio as the album's lead single on July 18. It was written alongside producers Metro Boomin, FnZ, and BoogzDaBeast. The song samples "Closer Than Close" by The Stylistics.

Critical reception

"Oh U Went" received generally positive reviews from music critics. Aron A. of HotNewHipHop commented that Young Thug delivers "smooth flows with the elasticity of his voice" and "However, it's Drake that comes through with a stand-out verse filled with opulent flexes and effortless wordplay."[2] Mark Braboy of Rolling Stone described Drake as "perfectly shifting between rapping and harmonizing on 'Oh U Went'".[3] In an otherwise mixed review of Business Is Business, Vernon Ayiku of Exclaim! cited it as a stand-out and one of the few songs with "replay value", although stating it is "led mainly by the strength of Metro Boomin's production."[4] Paul A. Thompson of Pitchfork called the song "exultant" and "a potential hit, in large part due to Thug's unique ability to teeter on the tonal knife's edge that separates sincerity and contempt."[5]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[6] 5

Year-end charts

Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] 52

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases . July 12, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230712193231/https://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases. July 12, 2023. 2023-07-12.
  2. Web site: A. . Aron . June 23, 2023 . Young Thug & Drake Are Living Large On "Oh U Went" . 4 July 2023 . HotNewHipHop.
  3. Braboy . Mark . Young Thug's 'Business Is Business' Has the Feel of a Posthumous Album . . 4 July 2023 . June 26, 2023.
  4. Web site: Ayiku . Vernon . Young Thug Is All Work on the Muddled 'Business Is Business' . . 4 July 2023 . June 27, 2023.
  5. Web site: Young Thug: Business Is Business Album Review. Pitchfork. Thompson. Paul A.. June 28, 2023. June 28, 2023.
  6. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. July 3, 2023. July 4, 2023.
  7. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2023. Billboard. November 23, 2023.