Psycho (Post Malone song) explained

Psycho
Cover:Post Malone Psycho.png
Type:single
Artist:Post Malone featuring Ty Dolla $ign
Album:Beerbongs & Bentleys
Genre:Pop rap[1]
Length:3:41
  • 3:27 (radio edit)
Label:Republic
Producer:
  • Post Malone
  • Louis Bell
Chronology:Post Malone
Prev Title:Candy Paint
Prev Year:2017
Next Title:Ball for Me
Next Year:2018

"Psycho" is a song by American rapper and singer Post Malone featuring fellow American singer Ty Dolla $ign. It was released through Republic Records on February 23, 2018, as the third single from Malone's second studio album, Beerbongs & Bentleys (2018).[2] [3] [4] The artists wrote the song with Louis Bell, who produced it with Malone. Lyrically, the song discusses the artists' lifestyle and explores the theme of excessive fame and trust issues.[5] [6] The song entered at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 behind Drake's "God's Plan",[7] and reached number one in June 2018, becoming Malone's second and Ty's first chart-topper.[8]

Release and promotion

Malone first teased the song on January 4, 2017, with a video of him playing the song in a studio.[9] Over a year later on February 21, 2018, he previewed the song on Twitter with a 30-second snippet,[10] which highlights his verse.[11] The accompanying artwork features a wolf and a bulldozer, the latter of which has the words "Posty Co." scribed on it.[12] The song comes with its own merch line, featuring three different long sleeve T-shirts.[13]

Composition

According to Billboard and Spin, the song has a slow-moving trap beat and melodically bears a resemblance to Post Malone's 2015 song "White Iverson".[14] [15] The lyrics contain a reference to Leon DeChino, a musical alias Malone used in high school.[16]

Critical reception

Sheldon Pearce of Pitchfork deemed the song a combination of "some of the least interesting raps you could possibly imagine" and "a downer that won't quit", writing that it "uses concepts that have been played out in hip-hop for years".[17] Patrick Hosken of MTV News opined that the song "finds a late-night vibe that, away from the madness of crunching guitars, unfolds like a chill celebration of luxury".[18] Mitch Findlay of HotNewHipHop wrote that it "continues the formula set by" Post Malone's previous single "Rockstar", and that they share "a few melodic similarities", describing "Psycho" as "more subdued" in comparison.[19] The track was named the worst song of 2018 by Time.[20]

Music video

The official music video for "Psycho" was released on March 22, 2018, on Post Malone's Vevo YouTube channel. It was directed by James DeFina.[21] It features Malone riding on a FV103 Spartan armored personnel carrier, fighting a wolf with a flamethrower, and Malone with Sign amidst the wreckage of ruined aircraft. As of May 2023, the video has received more than 1 billion views on YouTube.

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[22]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2018)Peak
position
Colombia (National-Report)[23] 89
El Salvador (Monitor Latino)[24] 14
Greece (IFPI Greece)[25] 4
Lebanon (Lebanese Top 20)[26] 16
Malaysia (RIM)[27] 6
Singapore (RIAS)[28] 19
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[29] 62

Year-end charts

Chart (2018)Position
Australia (ARIA)[30] 7
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[31] 57
Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)[32] 70
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[33] 8
Denmark (Tracklisten)[34] 17
Estonia (IFPI)[35] 11
France (SNEP)[36] 170
Germany (Official German Charts)[37] 74
Ireland (IRMA)[38] 24
Italy (FIMI)[39] 91
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[40] 70
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[41] 4
Portugal (AFP)[42] 18
South Korea International (Gaon)[43] 100
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[44] 14
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[45] 89
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[46] 22
US Billboard Hot 100[47] 6
US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[48] 15
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[49] 4
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[50] 12
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[51] 5
Worldwide (IFPI)[52] 10

Decade-end charts

Chart (2010–2019)Position
US Billboard Hot 100[54] 79
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[55] 50

Release history

RegionDateFormatLabel
VariousFebruary 23, 2018Republic
United StatesFebruary 27, 2018Rhythmic contemporary radio[56]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Malone: "Psycho" [ft. Ty Dolla $ign] Track Review ]. pitchfork.com.
  2. News: Wicks. Amanda. Post Malone and Ty Dolla Sign Team for "Psycho": Listen. February 23, 2018. Pitchfork. February 23, 2018.
  3. News: Thiessen. Brock. Post Malone and Ty Dolla $ign Connect for "Psycho". February 23, 2018. Exclaim!. February 23, 2018.
  4. News: New Music: Post Malone feat. Ty Dolla $ign – 'Psycho'. February 23, 2018. Rap-Up. February 22, 2018.
  5. News: Mastrogiannis. Nicole. Post Malone Teams Up With Ty Dolla $ign on New Song "Psycho". February 23, 2018. iHeartRadio. February 23, 2018.
  6. News: Wright. Hayden. Post Malone Drops 'Psycho' Featuring Ty Dolla $Ign: Listen. February 23, 2018. CBS Radio. February 23, 2018. February 25, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180225234838/http://news.radio.com/2018/02/23/post-malone-psycho-ty-dolla-sign/. dead.
  7. Drake's 'God's Plan' No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 for Sixth Week, Post Malone's 'Psycho' Debuts at No. 2. Billboard. March 17, 2018.
  8. Post Malone's 'Psycho' Is No. 1 On The Hot 100. Billboard. Trust. Gary. June 11, 2018. June 12, 2018.
  9. News: DeVille. Chris. Post Malone – "Psycho" (Feat. Ty Dolla $ign). February 23, 2018. Stereogum. February 23, 2018.
  10. News: Schmitt. Tyler. Post Malone Teams Up with Ty Dolla $ign for New Song 'Psycho'. February 27, 2018. Variance. February 23, 2018.
  11. Lamarre. Carl. Post Malone Teases Ty Dolla $ign-Assisted Track 'Psycho' on Twitter. February 23, 2018. Billboard. February 22, 2018.
  12. News: Berry. Peter. Post Malone Previews New Song "Psycho" Featuring Ty Dolla Sign. February 23, 2018. XXL. February 21, 2018.
  13. News: Krastz. Roger. Post Malone Releases "Psycho" Merchandise. February 27, 2018. XXL. February 26, 2018.
  14. Kenney. Kevan. Post Malone & Ty Dolla $ign Drop New Song 'Psycho'. February 27, 2018. Billboard. February 23, 2018.
  15. News: Arcand. Rob. Post Malone – "Psycho" ft. Ty Dolla $ign. February 23, 2018. Spin. February 23, 2018.
  16. News: Morel Jr. . Jacques . Hill . Tia . Oppi . Brown . Lisa . April 4, 2018 . The Story Behind Post Malone's Alter Ego Leon DeChino . . July 23, 2023.
  17. News: Pearce. Sheldon. "Psycho" [ft. Ty Dolla $ign] by Post Malone Review]. February 27, 2018. Pitchfork. February 23, 2018.
  18. News: Hosken. Patrick. Post Malone Teams Up With Ty Dolla $ign To Recount Their Many Luxuries On 'Psycho'. https://web.archive.org/web/20180223184505/http://www.mtv.com/news/3066106/post-malone-ty-dolla-sign-psycho/. dead. February 23, 2018. February 27, 2018. MTV News. February 23, 2018.
  19. News: Findlay. Mitch. Post Malone & Ty Dolla $ign Connect On "Psycho". February 23, 2018. HotNewHipHop. February 22, 2018.
  20. The 10 Worst Songs of 2018. Time.
  21. Web site: Post Malone – Psycho ft. Ty Dolla $ign. YouTube. March 22, 2018.
  22. Web site: Psycho / Post Malone TIDAL. Tidal. February 23, 2018.
  23. Web site: Top 100 Colombia. es. National-Report. July 21, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20180802213711/http://www.national-report.com/top-colombia/. August 2, 2018.
  24. Web site: El Salvador General. es. Monitor Latino. May 21, 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180515185411/http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/El%20Salvador/General/20180507. May 15, 2018.
  25. Web site: Greece Official IFPI Charts Digital Singles Chart: 11/2018. IFPI Charts. April 2, 2018. http://www.freezepage.com/1522096627QNYLYFNBAD?url=https://www.ifpi.gr/digital_iel.html. March 26, 2018. dead.
  26. Web site: The Official Lebanese Top 20 - Post Malone. The Official Lebanese Top 20. February 7, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20171023175209/http://www.olt20.com/Post_Malone#fragment-2. October 23, 2017. dead.
  27. Web site: Top 20 Most Streamed International & Domestic Singles in Malaysia. Recording Industry Association of Malaysia. April 20, 2018.
  28. Web site: Singapore Top 30 Digital Streaming Chart Week 9. Recording Industry Association (Singapore). https://web.archive.org/web/20180309080020/http://www.rias.org.sg/chart.pdf. March 9, 2018.
  29. Web site: Top 100 Canciones – Semana 10: del 2.3.2018 al 8.3.2018. Productores de Música de España. es. March 15, 2018.
  30. Web site: ARIA End of Year Singles 2018. Australian Recording Industry Association. January 10, 2019.
  31. Web site: Ö3 Austria Top 40 Jahrescharts 2018: Singles. Ö3 Austria Top 40. December 30, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181228221814/https://oe3.orf.at/charts/stories/2886107/. December 28, 2018. dead.
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  48. Dance/Mix Show Songs – Year-End 2018. Billboard. September 7, 2019.
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  50. Pop Songs – Year-End 2018. Billboard. December 5, 2018.
  51. Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2018. Billboard. August 26, 2019.
  52. Web site: Camila's Havana was biggest song of 2018. . March 6, 2019. BBC News Online. https://web.archive.org/web/20190306183618/https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-47467876. 6 March 2019. live. February 24, 2022.
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