Welcome to the Party (Pop Smoke song)
"Welcome to the Party" is a song by American rapper Pop Smoke from his debut mixtape Meet the Woo (2019). It was released on April 23, 2019, by Victor Victor Worldwide and Republic Records. The song was produced by 808Melo. The official remix for "Welcome to the Party" was released on August 15, 2019 with fellow New York rapper Nicki Minaj. A remix with British rapper Skepta was also released on August 16, 2019. Complex magazine ranked the original at number 13 on their Best Songs of 2019 list,[2] while Pitchfork magazine included it on their list of Best Rap Songs of 2019.[3]
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| Single by Pop Smoke | ||||
| from the album Meet the Woo | ||||
| Released | April 23, 2019 | |||
| Recorded | 2019 by John Muller | |||
| Studio | Flux Studios NYC | |||
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| Length | 3:34 | |||
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| Producer(s) | 808Melo | |||
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 Official Nicki Minaj remix cover | ||||
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 Official Skepta remix cover | ||||
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| "Welcome to the Party" on YouTube | ||||
Background
On April 23, 2019, the original solo version of the song was released on YouTube and Soundcloud. One month later it was released as a single by Victor Victor Worldwide & Republic Records.[4]
Remixes
After gaining popularity, the song was remixed by rappers ASAP Ferg, Pusha T, Rico Nasty, Kiing Shooter, Skepta, Headie One, Dave East and Meek Mill.[5][6] On July 14, Pop Smoke teased the official remix of "Welcome to the Party" with Nicki Minaj, at his album release party.[7][8] The official remix was released on August 15.[9] American rapper Rico Nasty also released a remix of the song titled "Welcome to the Party (NastyMix)" on August 1.[10][11] A remix with British rapper Skepta was also released.[12]
Composition
The song has been labelled "chaotic"[2] and features "sinister and violent" lyrics, with Pop Smoke's voice singled out for being "preposterously"[2] and "hauntingly" deep.[3] Complex magazine's Jessica McKinney called the song "distinctly Brooklyn", due to Pop Smoke's thick accent and a drill beat from producer 808Melo,[2] which Pitchfork noted as being "haphazard and bass-heavy".[3]
Charts
| Chart (2019–20) | Peak position |
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| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[13] | 5 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[14] | 48 |
| US Rolling Stone Top 100[15] | 100 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[16] | Platinum | 1,000,000 |
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References
- Bundy, Tee (October 10, 2019). "Pop Smoke's Debut "Meet The Woo" Is An Introduction To A New Sound In New York City Hip-Hop". Kazi Magazine. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- McKinney, Jessica (December 17, 2019). "The Best Songs of 2019". Complex. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
- Pierre, Alphonse (December 12, 2019). "The Best Rap Songs of 2019". Pitchfork. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
- "Pop Smoke & Nicki Minaj Link Up For The Official "Welcome To The Party" Remix". Genius.com.
- "Dave East & Kiing Shooter Remix Pop Smoke's "Welcome To The Party"". HotNewHipHop.com.
- "New Music: Pop Smoke - Welcome To The Party Remix (Featuring Nicki Minaj)". August 16, 2019.
- Norwin, Alyssa (August 16, 2019). "Nicki Minaj Sends A Message to Her Haters In Wild Remix Of Pop Smoke's 'Welcome To The Party'".
- "Nicki Minaj's Remix of Pop Smoke's "Welcome to the Party" Is Here". Complex.
- "Nicki Minaj Obliterates Pop Smoke's "Welcome To The Party"". HotNewHipHop.com.
- Pierre, Alphonse (August 1, 2019). "Rico Nasty Remixes Pop Smoke's "Welcome to the Party": Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
- Renshaw, David (August 1, 2019). "Rico Nasty goes hard on her remix of Pop Smoke's "Welcome To The Party"". The Fader. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
- Oke, Tobi (August 22, 2019). "Skepta Jumps on Pop Smoke's "Welcome To The Party" for a New Remix". Complex. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
- "Nicki Minaj Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 27, 2019.
- "Nicki Minaj Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved September 27, 2019.
- "Top 100 Songs". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
- "American single certifications – Pop Smoke – Welcome to the Party". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 7, 2021. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.