Walk Thru Explained

Walk Thru
Cover:WalkThruRichHomie.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Rich Homie Quan featuring Problem
Album:I Promise I Will Never Stop Going In
Recorded:2013
Genre:Hip hop
Chronology:Rich Homie Quan
Prev Title:I Know
Prev Year:2013
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Next Year:2014

"Walk Thru" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Rich Homie Quan. The song was released on February 4, 2014, as the lead single from his second official mixtape I Promise I Will Never Stop Going In. "Walk Thru" was produced by Dupri of League of Starz and Problem, the latter which also makes a guest appearance. The music video was filmed on May 6, 2014, where Quan suffered from two seizures due to heat exhaustion. The song has since peaked at number 74 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Background

"Walk Thru" was originally premiered on November 26, 2013, as a track on Rich Homie Quan's second official mixtape I Promise I Will Never Stop Going In.[1] [2] [3] The song was produced by Dupri from production team League of Starz and Problem, who is also featured on the song.[4] The CD quality version of the song without DJ Drama's tags was released online on January 3, 2014.[5] [6] The song was then released for digital download by T.I.G. Entertainment on February 4, 2014.[7]

The song features Rich Homie Quan crafting a "catchy melody over the instrumental's thudding bass and yawning synths." Problem's appearance adds a West Coast hip hop spin to the incontestable Southern song.[8]

Critical reception

Jimi of The Source said, "Both emcees mesh their different styles of sing-rapping perfectly, almost harmonizing at points. They trade verse back and forth, eventually gliding into their addictive hook that Quan sings. The Atlien brings his unorthodox flow and vocal delivery to share with listeners his struggle and hustle. It is an interesting fusion to say the least".[9]

Music video

The music video for "Walk Thru" was filmed on May 6, 2014 with Problem in Atlanta's Piedmont Park. Shockingly, during the filming Rich Homie Quan experienced heat exhaustion which led to Quan suffering two seizures and a fall that resulted in a head injury.[10] [11] Filming for the music video would later also take place in Problem's hometown Compton, California. The Gabriel Hart-directed video would then be released on July 27, 2014.[12]

Chart performance

Year-end charts

Release history

CountryDateFormatLabel
United StatesFebruary 4, 2014Digital downloadT.I.G. Entertainment
March 15, 2014Mainstream Urban

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rich Homie Quan - Walk Thru . . Cheri Media Group . November 26, 2013 . April 13, 2014.
  2. Web site: Download: Rich Homie Quan's I Promise I Will Never Stop Going In Mixtape . https://web.archive.org/web/20131130064327/http://rapfix.mtv.com/2013/11/27/download-rich-homie-quans-i-promise-i-will-never-stop-going-in-mixtape/ . dead . November 30, 2013 . . November 27, 2013 . April 13, 2014.
  3. Web site: New Mixtape: Rich Homie Quan 'I Promise I Will Never Stop Goin' In' . . November 27, 2013 . April 13, 2014.
  4. Web site: Rich Homie Quan Demonstrates His Presence In The Game With 'I Promise I Will Never Stop Going In' Mixtape - XXL . . . December 5, 2013 . April 13, 2014.
  5. Web site: Diep . Eric . Rich Homie Quan Featuring Problem "Walk Thru" . XXL . Townsquare Media . January 6, 2014 . April 13, 2014.
  6. Web site: Rich Homie Quan - Walk Thru Feat. Problem (Prod. By League Of Starz) . HotNewHipHop . January 3, 2014 . April 13, 2014.
  7. Web site: iTunes - Music - Walk Thru (feat. Problem) - Single by Rich Homie Quan . . April 13, 2014.
  8. Web site: Kearse . Stephen . New Music: Rich Homie Quan feat. Problem – "Walk Thru" (Prod. League of Starz) : RESPECT . Respect . April 13, 2014.
  9. Web site: Rich Homie Quan and Problem Link Up On "Walk Thru" . TheSource . January 6, 2014 . April 13, 2014.
  10. Web site: Murrell . Morgan . Rich Homie Quan Injured On Set After Suffering Double Seizures . XXL . Townsquare Media . May 6, 2014 . May 7, 2014.
  11. Web site: C.M. . Emmanuel . Rich Homie Quan's Label, Think It's A Game Entertainment, Issues A Statement . XXL . Townsquare Media . May 7, 2014 . May 7, 2014.
  12. Web site: Coleman II . C. Vernon . Watch Rich Homie Quan and Problem's "Walk Thru" Video . XXL . Townsquare Media . July 27, 2014 . July 27, 2014.
  13. Web site: Deutsche Black Charts. Trendcharts. Media Control. https://web.archive.org/web/20140627024438/http://www.trendcharts.de/de/trendcharts.html. June 27, 2014. dead. June 27, 2014.
  14. Web site: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2014. Billboard. December 26, 2019.