Thick of It (KSI song)
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| Single by KSI featuring Trippie Redd | ||||
| Released | 3 October 2024 | |||
| Length | 2:40 | |||
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"Thick Of It" is a song by English internet personality KSI featuring American rapper Trippie Redd. "Thick Of It" was released for digital download and streaming via Warner Music Group, Beerus Limited, and Atlantic Records on 3 October 2024.[1]
Background and production
Produced by Ran Michael Djan Jr., the song samples "Snow (Hey Oh)" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.[2] The second collaboration between KSI and Trippie Redd,[2] it was recorded and released during the development of KSI's third album.[3] In an interview with Clash, KSI described the song as being about "my life, what's going on, where I'm at and where I want to go," to "bring the listeners up to speed".[4]
Promotion and release
The song was first previewed on 31 August 2024 at MF & DAZN: X Series 17 as a part of KSI's special concert.[5] On 3 October, KSI released "Thick Of It" alongside "Low", another single, for digital download and streaming through Atlantic Records and Warner Music Group.[1][3]
Reception
On 1 October, a snippet of the song's first verse went viral on TikTok, generating millions of views across multiple videos.[6] It was widely mocked for its lyrics, "from the screen, to the ring, to the pen, to the king". KSI stated that he was not bothered by these videos.[7][better source needed] The song was widely panned by general audiences upon its official release, to which KSI responded with a video titled "I'm getting cooked..."[8] Fellow content creators also criticised the song.[9] Elias Andrews of HotNewHipHop wrote that the song "lacks any real song structure, and consensus is that KSI raps about as convincingly as Ed Sheeran (not a compliment)".[10]
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[11]
- KSI – songwriting, vocals
- Trippie Redd – songwriting, vocals
- Ray Michael Djan Jr. – songwriting, producer, programmer
- Anthony Kiedis – songwriting
- Billy Crabtree – songwriting, backing vocals
- Flea – songwriting
- John Frusciante – songwriting
- Joseph Baxter – songwriting, additional guitar
- Miles Gould – songwriting, additional guitar
- Vivan Proton Bellinfantie – songwriting, backing vocals
- Stuart Hawkes – mastering
- Geoff Swan – mixing
Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Version | Label(s) | Ref. |
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| Various | 3 October 2024 | Original | [1] | ||
| 8 October 2024 |
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All Speeds Considered | [12] |
References
- ^ a b c "Thick of It / Low". Apple Music. 3 October 2024.
- ^ a b Patrdige, Ken (4 October 2024). "KSI Teams Up With Trippie Redd For New Song "Thick Of It"". Genius. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ^ a b Stickler, Jon (4 October 2024). "KSI Drops Two New Singles Thick Of It Featuring Trippie Redd And Low". Stereoboard. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ^ Hill, Andy (4 October 2024). ""People Are Praying For My Downfall" KSI In Conversation". Clash. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ^ "KSI concert tops unforgettable X Series 17 in Dublin". Ring News 24. 2 September 2024.
- ^ Mukherjee, Shreyan (1 October 2024). ""Who listens to this?" - KSI's new song Thick Of It receives mixed reactions online amid recent Lunchly controversy". Sportskeeda.
- ^ Menon, Vishnu (5 October 2024). "KSI claims he is not bothered by "stupid fans" calling his new song trash". Sportskeeda.
- ^ "'I'm Getting Cooked…' KSI Addresses Hate for "Thick Of It"". HipHopCanada. 6 October 2024. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ^ "KSI says it's trendy to hate him, urges fans to move on from backlash over new song 'Thick of It'". The Express Tribune. 8 October 2024. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ^ Andrews, Elias (3 October 2024). "KSI Challenges Jake Paul To A Fight After His New Song Gets Roasted". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ^ "Credits / Thick Of It / KSI - TIDAL". Tidal. 3 October 2024. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
- ^ "Thick of It [All Speeds Considered]". Apple Music. 8 October 2024.