Welcome to the Party (Diplo, French Montana and Lil Pump song) explained

Welcome to the Party
Type:single
Artist:Diplo, French Montana and Lil Pump featuring Zhavia Ward
Album:Deadpool 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Genre:
Label:Columbia
Producer:
Chronology:Diplo
Prev Title:Stay Open
Prev Year:2018
Next Title:Sun in Our Eyes
Next Year:2018

"Welcome to the Party" is a song by American music producer Diplo, Moroccan-American rapper French Montana and Colombian-American rapper Lil Pump, featuring guest vocals from American singer Zhavia Ward. Written by Montana, Pump, Jocelyn Donald and its producers Diplo and Valentino Khan, it was released by Columbia Records on May 15, 2018, as the second single from the soundtrack to the film Deadpool 2 (2018).

Background

Montana spoke of the collaboration during an interview on Beats 1: "You know Diplo, he's one of the best at what he do, and it just so happened that he had this beat that he was working on. And me and Lil Pump had us doing the 'Gucci Gang' remix and he played it for me and the way everything came together it was just magic."[1] [2]

Composition

"Welcome to the Party" is an uptempo trap song,[3] which sees Diplo returning to the pre-dubstep era of EDM for the production.[4] [5] It bears a resemblance to TNGHT's song "R U Ready", which was sampled by Kanye West on his 2013 song "Blood on the Leaves".[6] Lyrically, Montana compares the size of his cash flow to human behemoth and NBA player Shaquille O'Neal in the opening verse. Pump raps about his newfound luxurious lifestyle and money spending habits.[7]

Music video

An animated video released on the same day as the song shows an animated version of Deadpool performing popular dance crazes including twerking, BlocBoy JB's "shoot" dance and flossing in front of a blue-gray backdrop.[8] [9] The animation was also included in a Snapchat lens which can be activated by selecting Deadpool's logo.[10] [11]

The official music video, directed by Jason Koenig, was released on May 21, 2018, and features the four artists partying and taking part in havoc and destruction interspersed with clips from the movie.[12]

Remixes

A remix by American DJ Valentino Khan was released on July 4, 2018.[13] A second remix featuring American rappers Juicy J and Famous Dex was released on July 27, 2018.[14]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[15]

Charts

Chart (2018)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[16] 87
New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[17] 8

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatLabel
VariousMay 15, 2018Columbia
United StatesMay 22, 2018Contemporary hit radio[18]
Rhythmic contemporary radio[19]

Notes and References

  1. News: New Music: Diplo, French Montana, & Lil Pump feat. Zhavia – 'Welcome to the Party'. May 19, 2018. Rap-Up. May 15, 2018.
  2. News: Mahadevan. Tara. Diplo, French Montana, and Lil Pump Team Up for "Welcome to the Party" f/ Zhavia Ward. May 19, 2018. Complex. May 16, 2018.
  3. News: Powell. Karlie. Diplo, French Montana & Lil Pump Unleash New Song For 'Deadpool 2'. May 19, 2018. Your EDM. May 15, 2018.
  4. News: Parizot. Matthew. French Montana, Lil Pump, & Diplo Turn Up With "Welcome To The Party". May 19, 2018. HotNewHipHop. May 15, 2018.
  5. News: Exclaim! Staff. Hear Diplo, French Montana & Lil Pump Team Up for 'Deadpool 2'. May 19, 2018. Exclaim!. May 15, 2018.
  6. Bein. Kat. Diplo, French Montana, Lil Pump & Zhavia Team Up For Deadpool 2 Track: Listen. May 19, 2018. Billboard. May 15, 2018.
  7. News: Saponara. Michael. French Montana, Lil Pump and Diplo Drop "Welcome to the Party". May 19, 2018. XXL. May 15, 2018.
  8. News: Diplo - "Welcome to the Party" f. Lil Pump, French Montana & Zhavia Ward. May 19, 2018. HipHopDX. May 17, 2018.
  9. News: Hosken. Patrick. Diplo, French Montana, And Lil Pump Team Up For Some Deadpool 2 Dubstep. https://web.archive.org/web/20180516021334/http://www.mtv.com/news/3077275/diplo-welcome-to-the-party-deadpool-french-montana-lil-pump/. dead. May 16, 2018. May 19, 2018. MTV News. May 15, 2018.
  10. News: Harp. Justin. Deadpool 2 debuts new music video twerking on Snapchat for Diplo's 'Welcome To The Party'. May 19, 2018. Digital Spy. May 17, 2018.
  11. News: Sawyer. Jonathan. Deadpool Twerks to Diplo for New Snapchat Lens. May 19, 2018. Highsnobiety. May 15, 2018.
  12. News: Berry . Peter A. . French Montana, Lil Pump and Diplo Cause Mayhem in 'Welcome to the Party' Video . July 10, 2020 . XXL . May 21, 2018.
  13. News: Meadow . Matthew . Diplo Grabs Valentino Khan To Remix His Deadpool 2 Theme 'Welcome To The Party' . July 10, 2020 . YourEDM . July 4, 2018.
  14. News: Cowen . Trace William . Juicy J and Famous Dex Hop on Diplo's 'Welcome to the Party' Remix . July 10, 2020 . Complex . July 27, 2018.
  15. Web site: Welcome to the Party (with French Montana & Lil Pump, feat. Zhavia Ward) (from Deadpool 2) / Diplo TIDAL. Tidal. May 19, 2018.
  16. Web site: ARIA Chart Watch #475. auspOp. June 2, 2018. June 2, 2018. November 16, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181116072827/https://www.auspop.com.au/2018/6/aria-chart-watch-475/. dead.
  17. Web site: NZ Heatseeker Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. May 28, 2018. May 25, 2018.
  18. Web site: Top 40/M Future Releases. All Access Media Group. May 19, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180519103625/https://www.allaccess.com/top40-mainstream/future-releases. May 19, 2018.
  19. Web site: Top 40/R Future Releases. All Access Media Group. May 19, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180519103515/https://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases. May 19, 2018.