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"Die Young"
Single by Sleepy Hallow featuring 347aidan
from the album Boy Meets World
ReleasedMay 25, 2022
GenreTrap
Length2:28
Label
  • Winners Circle
  • RCA
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Great John
Sleepy Hallow singles chronology
"No Love"
(2022) 		"Die Young"
(2022)
347aidan singles chronology
"Bad Kids"
(2022) 		"Die Young"
(2022)
Music video
"Die Young" on YouTube

"Die Young" is a song by American rapper Sleepy Hallow, released on May 25, 2022, as the lead single from his second studio album Boy Meets World (2023). It features Canadian rapper 347aidan and was produced by Great John.

Composition

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The song samples vocals from 347aidan's song "Memories",[1] while a guitar line over trap drums is played in the instrumental.[2] Lyrically, Sleepy Hallow raps about not wanting to die young and his internal fears of it.[3]

Music video

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The music video, directed by Picture Perfect, executive produced by James "Aggie" Barrett, was released on May 25, 2022. It features animated visuals involving Sleepy Hallow and 347aidan, coupled with somber live action scenes.[2]

Charts

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Chart performance for "Die Young"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[4] 38
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[5] 15
Global 200 (Billboard)[6] 83
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[7] 5
Swedish Heatseekers (Sverigetopplistan)[8] 17
UK Singles (OCC)[9] 45
US Billboard Hot 100[10] 60
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] 15
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[12] 40

Certifications

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Certifications for "Die Young"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[13] Platinum 80,000‡
United States (RIAA)[14] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ A., Aron (May 25, 2022). "Sleepy Hallow & 347aidan Connect On "Die Young"". HotNewHipHop.
  2. ^ a b Helfand, Raphael (May 25, 2022). "Watch Sleepy Hallow's "Die Young" video". The Fader.
  3. ^ Cho, Regina (May 26, 2022). "Sleepy Hallow gets introspective in new "Die Young" single". Revolt.
  4. ^ "Sleepy Hallow feat. 347aidan – Die Young". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  5. ^ "Billboard Hot 100: June 11, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved June 17, 2022.
  6. ^ "Billboard Global 200: June 11, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved June 17, 2022.
  7. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 6, 2022.
  8. ^ "Veckolista Heatseeker – Vecka 22, 5 juni 2022". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved June 17, 2022.
  9. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 17, 2022.
  10. ^ "Billboard Hot 100: June 11, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved June 17, 2022.
  11. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart: Week of June 11, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved June 17, 2022.
  12. ^ "Rhythmic Airplay: Week of August 6, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  13. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Sleepy Hallow ft. 347Aidan – Die Young". Music Canada. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
  14. ^ "American single certifications – Sleepy Hallow – Die Young". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
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