Powerglide (song) explained

Powerglide
Cover:PowerglideSremm.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Rae Sremmurd featuring Juicy J
Album:SR3MM
Released:February 16, 2018 (solo version)
March 1, 2018
Recorded:2017
Length:5:35
3:34 (solo version)
Chronology:Rae Sremmurd
Prev Title:T'd Up
Prev Year:2018
Next Title:Chanel
Next Year:2018

"Powerglide" is a single by American hip hop duo Rae Sremmurd. It was released on March 1, 2018 by EarDrummers and Interscope Records as the third single from their third studio album SR3MM (2018).[1] [2] The song is written by the artists alongside producers Mally Mall, Jean-Marie Horvat, and Mike Will Made It. The song features guest vocals from American rapper Juicy J (although he is notably cut from the radio edit).

Background

The song was released alongside two other singles from SR3MM, Swae Lee's "Hurt to Look" and Slim Jxmmi's "Brxnks Truck", on March 1, 2018.[3] [4] The album is a triple-disc album featuring SR3MM and solo albums from Rae Sremmurd members Swae Lee, titled Swaecation, and Slim Jxmmi, titled Jxmtro.[5] The song samples Three 6 Mafia's "Side 2 Side", featuring Mafia member Juicy J.[6] They were able to get Juicy J involved after a run-in at a party. Juicy expressed an interest in collaboration and went to the studio. He sent his part back, and as Swae says, "wrecked it."[7]

Music video

A music video for "Powerglide" was released on March 12, 2018.[8] In the visual, the rappers perform the track up on a parking structure rooftop as cars burn rubber, do donuts and get "lit up" by overhead helicopters. Producer Mike Will Made It makes a cameo appearance in the video.[9]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[10]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2018)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[11] 74
New Zealand Heatseeker (RMNZ)[12] 8

Year-end charts

Chart (2018)Position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[13] 83
US Billboard Hot 100[14] 97
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[15] 51
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[16] 49

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Powerglide (feat. Juicy J) – Single. iTunes. March 1, 2018. May 6, 2018.
  2. Web site: SR3MM. iTunes. May 4, 2018. May 6, 2018.
  3. Web site: Rae Sremmurd Drops 3 New Singles. Rap-Up. February 28, 2018. May 6, 2018.
  4. Web site: Rae Sremmurd, Swae Lee, Slim Jxmmi – Powerglide (Audio) ft. Juicy J . . February 28, 2018. May 6, 2018.
  5. Web site: Rae Sremmurd's New Album Will Be a Triple Album, Says Mike WiLL Made-It. Pitchfork. January 29, 2018. May 6, 2018.
  6. Web site: Rae Sremmurd Sample A Classic Three 6 Mafia Song For "Powerglide" . HNHH . February 28, 2018. May 6, 2018.
  7. Web site: Rae Sremmurd Reveal How They Wrote 'Powerglide': Watch . Billboard. March 24, 2018. May 7, 2018.
  8. Web site: Rae Sremmurd, Swae Lee, Slim Jxmmi - Powerglide ft. Juicy J. YouTube. May 7, 2018.
  9. Web site: Rae Sremmurd Release 'Powerglide' Video. YouTube. May 7, 2018.
  10. Web site: Powerglide / Rae Sremmurd. Tidal. May 8, 2018.
  11. Web site: ARIA Chart Watch #466. auspOp. March 31, 2018. May 7, 2018.
  12. Web site: NZ Heatseeker Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. March 12, 2018. May 7, 2018.
  13. Canadian Hot 100 – Year-End 2018. Billboard. December 5, 2018.
  14. Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2018. Billboard. December 5, 2018.
  15. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2018. Billboard. August 22, 2019.
  16. Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2018. Billboard. August 22, 2019.