Sinister (song) explained

Sinister
Cover:Cordae - Sinister.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Cordae
Album:From a Birds Eye View
Released:December 3, 2021
Recorded:2021
Genre:Hip hop
Length:2:28
Prev Title:Super
Prev Year:2021
Next Title:Chronicles
Next Year:2022

"Sinister" is a song by American rapper Cordae, released on December 3, 2021, as the second single from his second studio album From a Birds Eye View (2022). It features American rapper Lil Wayne and was produced by Hit-Boy, with co-production from Audio Anthem.

Composition

In the chorus, Cordae raps about his plan of staying in the rap game for at least 20 years, and shouts out to Hit-Boy as well.[1] [2] Toward the end of the song, Lil Wayne raps his verse, using "dizzying wordplay".

Critical reception

Jon Powell of Revolt wrote that the song sees Cordae "bringing some of his hardest bars to date".[3] Wongo Okon of Uproxx commented that both rappers "strike fire for an impressive lyrical onslaught."[4]

Live performances

On January 11, 2022, Cordae performed the song on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon along with "Chronicles".[5]

Music video

The music video was directed by Edgar Esteves, and references the Black Panther Party. In it, Cordae and Lil Wayne lead a "revolution" of bringing about the success of Cordae's own record label Hi-Level.[6] Cordae plays the role of an activist, while Lil Wayne is a guest speaker.[7] The two stand in front of a group of their followers as leaders.

Charts

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Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] 40

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lavin . Will . Cordae recruits Lil Wayne for lyrically charged new single ‘Sinister’ . . December 26, 2022 . December 3, 2021.
  2. Web site: DeVille . Chris . Cordae – "Sinister" (Feat. Lil Wayne) . . December 26, 2022 . December 3, 2022.
  3. Web site: Powell . Jon . Cordae recruits Lil Wayne for "Sinister" . . December 26, 2022 . December 3, 2021.
  4. Web site: Okon . Wongo . Cordae And Lil Wayne Lead A Well-Orchestrated Revolution In Their Video For ‘Sinister’ . . December 26, 2022 . December 3, 2021.
  5. Web site: Cordae: Sinister / Chronicles . YouTube . December 26, 2022 . January 11, 2022.
  6. Web site: Caraan . Sophie . Cordae and Lil Wayne Join Forces on New Single "Sinister" . . December 26, 2022 . December 3, 2021.
  7. Web site: Elibert . Mark . Cordae & Lil Wayne Usher In The 'HI LEVEL' Movement in Music Video For 'Sinister' . . December 26, 2022 . December 3, 2022.
  8. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. December 13, 2021. December 26, 2022.