Big Ole Freak
| "Big Ole Freak" | ||||
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| Single by Megan Thee Stallion | ||||
| from the EP Tina Snow | ||||
| Released | January 22, 2019 | |||
| Recorded | 2018 | |||
| Genre | Dirty rap | |||
| Length | 3:34 | |||
| Label | 300 | |||
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| Lyricist(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | LilJuMadeDaBeat[2] | |||
| Megan Thee Stallion singles chronology | ||||
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| Official video | ||||
| "Big Ole Freak" on YouTube | ||||
"Big Ole Freak" is a song by American rapper Megan Thee Stallion. It was released to US rhythmic contemporary radio on January 22, 2019, as a single from her 2018 EP Tina Snow.[3][4] It debuted at number 99 on the US Billboard Hot 100, before ascending to number 65,[5] becoming Megan Thee Stallion's first charting song.[2] The single was certified Double Platinum by the RIAA for selling over 2 million units. "Big Ole Freak" has been noted by critics as one of Megan’s breakout songs that jumpstarted her career.
Background
[edit]The song samples Immature's song, "Is It Love This Time", from their debut album, On Our Worst Behavior (1992)[2][6] The song also samples the baseline of Al B. Sure!'s song Nite and Day.
Critical reception
[edit]Rolling Stone noted that the song has a "frankly carnal rap" and an "airy melody".[4] Billboard called it a "saucy club banger" with a "thumping melody" and an "unapologetic spirit",[2] and said the "vocally gifted MC has the razor-sharp delivery to potentially lead a new era of hip-hop".[7]
Music video
[edit]The music video, directed by Munachi Osegbu, was released in February 2019.[8]
Charts
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Weekly charts[edit]
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Year-end charts[edit]
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Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[13] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
[edit]- ^ "ASCAP Repertory entry for this song". ASCAP. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
- ^ a b c d Gracie, Bianca (April 22, 2019). "Chartbreaker: Megan Thee Stallion on Staying True to Herself & Rising to the Top". Billboard. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
- ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on January 21, 2019. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
- ^ a b Leight, Elias (March 22, 2019). "Rap Radio Is Playing More Women, But Streaming Playlists Lag Behind". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
- ^ a b "Top 100 Songs: May 18, 2019". Billboard. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
- ^ "Megan Thee Stallion's 'Big Ole Freak' - Discover the Sample Source". WhoSampled. Retrieved 2020-03-28.
- ^ "Emerging Hip-Hop: Megan Thee Stallion, DaBaby & Polo G Make Waves on Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
- ^ "MUNACHI OSEGBU' (Video)". B87FM. March 1, 2019. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: May 18, 2019". Billboard. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
- ^ "Megan Thee Stallion Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
- ^ "Rhythmic Songs: May 18, 2019". Billboard. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
- ^ "American single certifications – Megan Thee Stallion – Big Ole Freak". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
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