Tiimmy Turner Explained

Tiimmy Turner
Cover:TiimmyTurnerDesiigner.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Desiigner
Recorded:2016
Length:3:59
Chronology:Desiigner
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"Tiimmy Turner" is a song by American rapper Desiigner. It was released on July 22, 2016, for digital download by GOOD Music and Def Jam Recordings.[1] The song was written and produced by Desiigner alongside Mike Dean. The official remix of the song, which features vocals and production from Kanye West as well as additional production from Nana Kwabena Tuffuor and Noah Goldstein, was also commercially released on October 14, 2016. The song was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in December 2016, for earning a million equivalent units in the United States.[2]

"Tiimmy Turner" received critical acclaim, and was ranked at number 44 on Rolling Stones "50 Best Songs of 2016" list.[3]

Background

Desiigner initially previewed "Tiimmy Turner" during his freestyle for XXLs "Freshmen Class of 2016".[4] Shortly after, Desiigner shared a video of himself alongside longtime Kanye West-collaborator Mike Dean, working on the official version of the song.[5] Then on July 21, 2016, Desiigner released the song on YouTube then for digital download on the iTunes Store the next day.[6]

Commercial performance

"Tiimmy Turner" debuted at number 46 on the US Billboard Hot 100 for the chart issue dated August 13, 2016.[7] "Tiimmy Turner" peaked at number 34 on the Hot 100, and number 38 on the Canadian Hot 100, becoming Desiigner's second top 40 entry in both countries.[8]

Song meaning

Timmy Turner is a character from the Nickelodeon animated series The Fairly OddParents, whose fairy godparents grant him wishes. In the context of this song, Timmy is a metaphor for Desiigner, the clue being the spelling of "Tiimmy" in the title. Desiigner explained in a video interview with All Def Digital:

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2016)Peak
position
France (SNEP)[9] 174
New Zealand Heatseekers (Recorded Music NZ)[10] 7

Year-end charts

Chart (2016)Position
US Billboard Hot 100[11] 98
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[12] 20
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[13] 36

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tiimmy Turner - Single by Desiigner on Apple Music. .
  2. Web site: Desiigner's "Panda" Is 4× Platinum, "Tiimmy Turner" Gold. HNHH . December 12, 2016 . 30 December 2016.
  3. Sheffield, Rob. 50 Best Songs of 2016. Rolling Stone. November 30, 2016. November 30, 2016.
  4. Web site: XXL Freshman Class 2016 . Schwartz . Danny . June 19, 2016 . Hotnewhiphop . 22 July 2016.
  5. Web site: Desiigner Will Drop "Timmy Turner" Tomorrow.
  6. Web site: Desiigner - Tiimmy Turner (Official Audio). Desiigner LOD. 21 July 2016. YouTube.
  7. The Hot 100 (August 13, 2016) . Billboard . August 15, 2016.
  8. The Hot 100 (August 20, 2016) . Billboard . August 15, 2016.
  9. Web site: Le Top de la semaine : Top Singles Téléchargés - SNEP (Week 30, 2016). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. French. July 29, 2016.
  10. Web site: NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. August 8, 2016. August 5, 2016.
  11. Hot 100 Songs - Year-End 2016. Billboard. Billboard. December 8, 2016.
  12. Hot Rap Songs - Year End Chart 2016 . Billboard . 15 December 2019.
  13. https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2016/hot-r-and-and-b-hip-hop-songs "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-end 2016"

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