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| Single by Smokepurpp and Murda Beatz | ||||
| from the album Bless Yo Trap | ||||
| Released | March 2, 2018 | |||
| Genre | Trap | |||
| Length | 2:50 | |||
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"123" is a song by American rapper Smokepurpp and American record producer Murda Beatz, released on March 2, 2018 as the lead single from their collaborative mixtape Bless Yo Trap (2018). It was produced by Murda Beatz, with uncredited co-production from Rasool Diaz.
Composition
The production of the song contains flute,[1] "spacey" chords, trap drums[2] and a heavy bass,[3] over which Smokepurpp raps in a punctuated flow[1][4] about his opulent lifestyle, including taking drugs,[1] having sex with women,[2][3] his diamonds, bank account and cars.[3] The beat embodies the "slow drip" sound aesthetic (described as reminiscent of lean) that characterizes Murda Beatz's production style.[1][4]
Music video
An official music video was directed by Cole Bennett and released on March 12, 2018. It finds Smokepurpp and Murda Beatz showing off their jewelry and cars[5] and riding around a city in a Lamborghini.[6]
Charts
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[7] | 19 |
| US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles (Billboard)[8] | 4 |
References
- ^ a b c d Lilah, Rose (March 1, 2018). "Smokepurpp & Murda Beatz's First Single "123" Is Here". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ a b Coleman II, C. Vernon (March 3, 2018). "Smokepurpp and Murda Beatz Prep 'Bless Yo Trap' Mixtape, Drop New Song 123". XXL. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ a b c Mahadevan, Tara (March 1, 2018). "Check Out Smokepurpp and Murda Beatz's New Video for "123"". Complex. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ a b Huynh, Davis (March 1, 2018). "Smokepurpp & Murda Beatz Share New Track, "123"". Hypebeast. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ A., Aron (March 12, 2018). "Smokepurpp & Murda Beatz Drop Off The "123" Video". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ Huynh, Davis (March 13, 2018). "Smokepurpp & Murda Beatz Stunt in Lamborghinis for "123" Video". Hypebeast. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ "Smokepurpp Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ^ "Smokepurpp Chart History: Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
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