TGIF (song) explained

TGIF
Cover:GloRilla - TGIF.jpg
Type:single
Artist:GloRilla
Released:June 21, 2024
Recorded:2024
Length:2:44
Prev Title:Wanna Be (Remix)
Prev Year:2024

"TGIF (Thank Glo It’s Friday)" is a song by American rapper GloRilla, released on June 21, 2024 via Collective Music Group and Interscope Records. It was produced by Zenjikozen, Jess Jackson and Dillon Brophy.

Background

On May 17, 2024, GloRilla previewed the song on social media, through a snippet of her with friends during a tour stop.[1] The song immediately became a viral sensation, with the lyrics "It's 7 PM Friday / It's ninety-five degrees / I ain't got no nigga and no nigga ain't got me" being widely used in dance videos on TikTok.[2] [3] GloRilla also started performing the song during her opening act at fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion's Hot Girl Summer Tour.[4] Barbadian singer and businesswoman Rihanna posted a video rapping to this song to her partner A$AP Rocky, going viral on all social media platforms.

Composition

The song contains trap production,[5] over which GloRilla boasts her success, referencing the high attendance during her concerts and telling her haters to "kiss my ass".[6] [7] She also raps about spending time with her female friends and having sexual relationships with others' boyfriends.[8]

Critical reception

Robin Murray of Clash wrote of the song, "The beat is hard, the production is crisp, but really it's just an excuse to witness GloRilla do her thing." Armon Sadler of Vibe wrote "'TGIF' oozes confidence and composure. Her delivery is passionate, but the production isn't overwhelming. It doubles as a song people can turn up to, but also as cinematic music that one would hear when a crew walks into a venue."

Music video

An official music video was released on June 24, 2024. Directed by Jerry Morka and Diesel Filmz, it sees GloRilla and her friends twerking atop her tour bus in the desert[9] and dancing on a beach,[10] where GloRilla flaunts a bikini and receives a manicure and pedicure. She also appears onstage and in the back of an all-terrain vehicle.

Charts

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Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[11] 24

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Davis . Ahmad . GloRilla's New Song Snippet Is Going Viral . . 30 June 2024 . May 18, 2024.
  2. Web site: Chelosky . Danielle . GloRilla – "TGIF" . . 30 June 2024 . June 21, 2024.
  3. Web site: Allah . Sha Be . Glorilla Drops Highly Anticipated "TGIF" Single . . 30 June 2024 . June 21, 2024.
  4. Web site: Cowen . Trace William . GloRilla Has Message for Her 'Million and One Haters' in New "TGIF" Song and Video: 'They All Can Kiss My Ass' . . 30 June 2024 . June 21, 2024.
  5. Web site: Castro . Danilo . GloRilla Hits The Open Road In New "TGIF" Music Video . . 30 June 2024 . June 24, 2024.
  6. Web site: Gonzalez . Alex . GloRilla Celebrates Herself And Her Girls On Her New Single, 'TGIF' . . 30 June 2024 . June 21, 2024.
  7. Web site: Murray . Robin . GloRilla Gets Rowdy With 'TGIF' . . 30 June 2024 . June 21, 2024.
  8. Web site: Brown . Preezy . Sadler . Armon . Rakim Checks The Melody, GloRilla Rejoices, Ice Spice Flaunts Her Favorite Asset, And More Hip-Hop Releases . . 30 June 2024 . June 21, 2024.
  9. Web site: Allah . Sha Be . GloRilla Releases Video For Her New Summer Anthem "TGIF" . The Source . 30 June 2024 . June 24, 2024.
  10. Web site: Corrine . Amber . GloRilla Turns Up With Her Squad Again For "TGIF" Music Video . Vibe . 30 June 2024 . June 24, 2024.
  11. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. July 8, 2024. July 5, 2024.

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