Spicy (Ty Dolla Sign song) explained

Spicy
Cover:Ty Dolla Sign - Spicy.png
Type:single
Artist:Ty Dolla Sign featuring Post Malone
Album:Featuring Ty Dolla Sign
Released:October 21, 2020
Length:2:23
Label:Atlantic
Producer:
  • Ty Dolla Sign
  • Damn James
  • Weiss
Chronology:Ty Dolla Sign
Prev Title:Oops (I'm Sorry)
Prev Year:2020
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Next Year:2021

"Spicy" is a song by American singer Ty Dolla Sign featuring fellow American singer and rapper Post Malone. It was released as the third single from the former's third studio album, Featuring Ty Dolla Sign, on October 21, 2020. The single was released only two days before the album.[1] The song marks the second collaboration between the artists, after the chart-topping "Psycho" in 2018.[2] [3] On January 29, 2021, a remix of the song was released, which adds appearances from Colombian singer J Balvin and fellow American rappers YG and Tyga.[4]

Background

In an Instagram post, Ty Dolla Sign wrote about his collaboration with Post Malone on the song:

You know, that magic that only that person could bring to the song. And "Spicy" was no different. This song needed Post's frequency. Plus, we were overdue for another hit after "Psycho." I'm just grateful that he lent his frequency to this song because we DEFINITELY got another one on our hands. Shout out to my brother Posty![5]

Composition

The song features a "hypnotic and lively" instrumental,[6] with a "heavy low end groove topped with swirling synths and a delicate acoustic guitar loop".[7] In "hazy" vocals, Ty Dolla Sign and Post Malone "sing-rap horny strip-club stuff."

Music video

The official music video for the song was directed by James Larese and was released on November 25, 2020.[8] [9] The Western-inspired visual features narration from Snoop Dogg,[10] who begins a story of how Ty Dolla Sign gets his lover back from a gang of outlaws at the start of the video.[11] The video is set in the Wild West, but features futuristic elements such as robotic horses.[12] Ty ends up at a saloon, where he finds Post Malone in a card game with outlaws. He and Post team up to start a brawl with the gang, and he sees their leader holding his girlfriend hostage. Ty Dolla Sign transforms his guitar case into a bazooka, kills him and rescues the woman.

Charts

Chart (2020)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[13] 68
Romania (Airplay 100)[14] 94

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cho. Regina. 2020-10-21. Ty Dolla $ign recruits Post Malone for "Spicy". 2020-12-12. REVOLT. en.
  2. Web site: 2020-10-21. Ty Dolla $ign and Post Malone Are Back Together on 'Spicy'. 2020-12-12. Spin.
  3. Web site: Moore. Sam. 2020-10-22. Listen to Ty Dolla $ign and Post Malone's new collaboration 'Spicy'. 2020-12-12. NME Music, Film, TV, Gaming & Pop Culture News. en.
  4. Moore. Sam. 2020-10-22. Ty Dolla $ign Taps J Balvin, YG, and Tyga for Fiery New Remix of 'Spicy'. January 29, 2021. Rolling Stone. en.
  5. Mamo. Heran. November 6, 2020. Here Are the Lyrics to Ty Dolla $ign's 'Spicy,' Feat. Post Malone. 2020-12-12. Billboard. en.
  6. Web site: Breihan. Tom. 2020-10-21. Ty Dolla $ign – "Spicy" (Feat. Post Malone). 2020-12-12. Stereogum. en.
  7. Blistein. Jon. 2020-10-21. Ty Dolla $ign, Post Malone Bring the Heat for New Song 'Spicy'. 2020-12-12. Rolling Stone. en-US.
  8. Web site: November 25, 2020. Ty Dolla $ign - Spicy (feat. Post Malone) [Official Music Video]]. 2020-12-12. YouTube. en.
  9. Web site: Darville. Jordan. November 25, 2020. Ty Dolla $ign and Post Malone share "Spicy" video. 2020-12-12. The FADER. en.
  10. Web site: Caraan. Sophie. November 26, 2020. Snoop Dogg Offers Narration for Ty Dolla $ign and Post Malone's "Spicy" Visual. 2020-12-12. HYPEBEAST.
  11. Web site: November 25, 2020. Snoop Dogg Narrates Ty Dolla Sign New Video for "Spicy" f/ Post Malone. 2020-12-12. Complex. en.
  12. Web site: Dowd. Rachael. 2020-11-25. See Post Malone and Ty Dolla $ign become space cowboys in "Spicy". 2020-12-12. Alternative Press. en-US.
  13. The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 2 November 2020. The ARIA Report. Australian Recording Industry Association. 1600. 4. November 2, 2020.
  14. Web site: Airplay 100 – 21 Decembrie 2020. Romanian. December 21, 2020. December 21, 2020.