Nuketown
"Nuketown" is the second song off of American rapper Ski Mask the Slump God's first studio album Stokeley. The song was released on November 30, 2018. The song also featured American rapper Juice Wrld. The song's title is a reference to the Call of Duty: Black Ops map Nuketown.
"Nuketown" | |
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Song by Ski Mask the Slump God featuring Juice Wrld | |
from the album Stokeley | |
Released | November 30, 2018 |
Genre | Hip hop, trap metal, hardcore hip hop |
Length | 2:46 |
Label | Victor Victor, Republic |
Songwriter(s) | Stokeley Goulbourne, Eric Wall, Jarad Higgins |
Producer(s) | Fresh ThPharmacy |
The song was able to make it to #10 on the New Zealand Hot Singles, #32 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, #63 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #81 on the Canadian Hot 100 charts.[1][2][3][4] It was also certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[5]
During a Genius lyrics breakdown, Ski calls out fake friends and raps about not caring what other people think about him. Ski said that his loud, shouting chorus of "Cutthroat! Cutthroat!" was inspired by his late friend and fellow rapper XXXTentacion.[6]
A music video for the song was released. It was directed by Cole Bennett. In the video, a man holds a picture of Ski and tells his group that they need to kill him. Ski is flying on a plane when it is shot down. Ski survives and starts shooting the men. Juice Wrld drives into the scene on an ATV and joins Ski in the gun fight. The two kill their enemies continue rapping on the tarmac.[7]
References
change- ↑ "New Zealand Hot Singles (10 December 2018)". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
- ↑ "Ski Mask the Slump God - Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
- ↑ "Ski Mask the Slump God - Hot 100 Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
- ↑ "Ski Mask the Slump God - Canadian Hot 100 Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
- ↑ "Ski Mask The Slump God – Nuketown". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
- ↑ "Ski Mask The Slump God "Nuketown" Official Lyrics & Meaning - Verified". Genius. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
- ↑ "Ski Mask and Juice WRLD Join Forces in "Nuketown" Video". Complex. Retrieved September 3, 2023.