Shmunk Explained

Shmunk
Type:	song
Artist:	Yeat featuring YoungBoy Never Broke Again
Album:	Afterlyfe
Released:	February 24, 2023
Genre:	Trap
Length:	3:50
Label:	Geffen Records Field Trip Twizzy Rich
Producer:	Bred Prod Pink

"Shmunk" is a song by American rapper Yeat featuring fellow American rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again, released on February 24, 2023, as the second track from the former's third studio album, Afterlyfe. On the trap banger, Yeat raps for the majority of the track about his exceedingly high income, whereas YoungBoy raps about firearms and murder.^[1]

Composition

"Shmunk" employs "a warped bop" with "dancehall beats and melodic acoustic strings also eas[ing] their way into the production".^[2]

Critical reception

HotNewHipHops Caleb Hardy noted that YoungBoy "is the one exception" to Yeat's attempt to "make up for the distinct lack of features by ushering in his alter-personas". On the track, YoungBoy "delivers a much-needed alternative voice".^[2] Hardy also noted that Yeat "shows out with braggadocios bars, chiefly about having stacks of cash, buying new cars, and wearing designer brands".^[1]

Charts

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Peak position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)^[3]	100
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)^[4]	27
US Billboard Hot 100^[5]	83
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[6]	29

Notes and References

1. Yeat & NBA YoungBoy Go Hard On "Shmunk" From New "AftërLyfe" Album. HotNewHipHop. Hynes. Hayley. February 25, 2023. March 6, 2023.
2. Yeat – "AfterLyfe" Album Review. HotNewHipHop. Hardy. Caleb. February 27, 2023. March 6, 2023.
3. Billboard Canadian Hot 100: March 11, 2023. Billboard. March 7, 2023.
4. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. March 6, 2023. March 6, 2023.
5. Billboard Hot 100: March 11, 2023. Billboard. March 6, 2023.
6. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Week of March 11, 2023. Billboard. March 7, 2023.