20/20 (song)
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| Single by Lil Tjay | ||||
| Released | January 1, 2020 | |||
| Length | 3:50 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
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| "20/20" on YouTube | ||||
"20/20" is a single by American rapper Lil Tjay, released on January 1, 2020 by Columbia Records.
Composition
[edit]The song begins with a piano introduction for about 40 seconds, before "precise bass and skittering percussion" plays in the instrumental with Lil Tjay beginning his verse. He sing-raps about his newfound fame and his desire to maintain the success of his rap career. He also shouts out to Jay-Z and repeatedly sings, "I'mma soon be the greatest."[1][2][3]
Critical reception
[edit]Mitch Findlay of HotNewHipHop praised the song, writing that "The hypnotic instrumental provides a relaxing backdrop, and Tjay's flow remains sharp without invading the space."[1]
Music video
[edit]A music video for the song was released on February 4, 2020. Directed by Sophie Caraan, it sees Lil Tjay in Miami via private jet, being chauffeured in expensive car and in a private yacht with his friends.[3][4]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[5] | 64 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[6] | 24 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[7] | 94 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] | 44 |
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[9] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
[edit]- ^ a b Findlay, Mitch (2020-01-01). "Lil Tjay Opens The Decade With Reflective "20/20"". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on 2021-11-13.
- ^ Silbert, Jake (2020-01-02). "Lil Tjay Kicks off the Decade With "20/20"". HYPEBEAST. Archived from the original on 2020-03-05.
- ^ a b Zidel, Alex (2020-02-04). "Lil Tjay Flexes Luxurious Miami Lifestyle For "20/20" Video". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on 2021-02-26.
- ^ Caraan, Sophie (2020-02-05). "Lil Tjay Enjoys Life's Blessings in "20/20" Visual". HYPEBEAST. Archived from the original on 2020-04-17.
- ^ "Lil Tjay Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. January 13, 2020.
- ^ "Lil Tjay Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Lil Tjay Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "American single certifications – Lil Tjay – 20/20". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 10, 2023.