The Race (Tay-K song)
"The Race" is the first single off of American rapper Tay-K's first and only mixtape Santana World. The song was released on June 16, 2017. The song was able to make it to #44 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[1][2]
| "The Race" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Tay-K | |
| from the album Santana World | |
| Released | June 16, 2017 |
| Recorded | May 2017 |
| Genre | Gangsta rap, trap |
| Length | 1:44 |
| Label | 88 Classic, RCA |
| Songwriter(s) | Taymor McIntyre, Shawn Young, Jr. |
| Producer(s) | S. Diesel |
While he was under house arrest for capital murder charges, Tay-K wrote on Twitter "fuck dis house arrest shit fuck 12 they gn hav 2 catch me on hood" and cut off his ankle monitor.[3] He recorded "The Race" while he was on the run from police. In the chorus of the song, Tay-K raps "Fuck a beat, I was tryna beat a case. But I ain't beat that case, bitch I did the race."[4]
On June 30, 2017, a music video for the song was released. In the video, Tay-K is seen rapping and walking through a house while holding and aiming guns. The music video was shot while he was on the run from police. The video was used as evidence in his murder trial.[5]
On July 23, 2019, Tay-K was sentenced to 55 years in prison for murder. During his sentencing, "The Race" was used as evidence in court with the lyrics from the chorus: "Pop a nigga, then I go out my way. Do the dash, then I go out the way. Rob a nigga shoes, rob a nigga lace. We tryna see a hunnid bands in our face." viewed as him bragging about his crimes.[4]
References
change- ↑ "Tay-K - Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
- ↑ "Tay-K - The Race". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
- ↑ "Tay-K Goes From Fugitive to Hot 100 Artist With "The Race"". HipHopDX. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Tay-K Sentenced To 55 Years In Prison For Murder Charge Referenced On His Viral Hit "The Race"". Genius. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
- ↑ "Rapper Tay-K's Video Used in Murder Sentencing". BBC. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
