"Go Legend" is a song by American rapper Big Sean and American record producer Metro Boomin from their collaborative studio album Double or Nothing (2017). It features American rapper Travis Scott and contains samples from "Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)" by Diana Ross.
| "Go Legend" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Big Sean and Metro Boomin featuring Travis Scott | |
| from the album Double or Nothing | |
| Released | December 8, 2017 |
| Recorded | 2017 |
| Length | 4:28 |
| Label | |
| Songwriter(s) | |
| Producer(s) | Metro Boomin |
Background
editBig Sean previewed the song during his performance at Lollapalooza in August 2017.[1]
Critical reception
editThe song received generally negative reviews from music critics. Vince Rick of HotNewHipHop stated in his review of Double or Nothing, "From the opening track, 'Go Legend', Big Sean and Metro Boomin live up to the album's name, staking it all on a sample of Diana Ross's 'Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)'. It's the kind of brazen decision that only someone like Sean's big brother Kanye would make, not unlike snatching a crucifix off the altar and proceeding to customize it. But Big Sean isn't afraid of tripping over a classic; if Diana Ross' longing and uncertainty previously yielded fates unknown, Sean has already come to term with his destiny— 'microphone legend, yeah/ Sean a legend'."[2] Claire Lobenfeld of Pitchfork wrote, "Why isn't there anyone in the recording studio telling Big Sean that his lyrics are not good? He opens the album with a track called 'Go Legend' where he declares his brother to be like John Legend."[3] Jordan M. of Sputnikmusic commented "Travis Scott goes some way toward wrecking whatever replayablity 'Go Legend' night [sic] have had."[4]
Charts
edit| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[5] | 59 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 67 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 28 |
References
edit- ^ Mench, Chris (August 7, 2017). "Big Sean Previewed An Unreleased Travis Scott Collaboration During His Lollapalooza Set". Genius. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ Rick, Vince (December 12, 2017). "Big Sean and Metro Boomin "Double or Nothing" Review". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ Lobenfeld, Claire (December 13, 2017). "Big Sean / Metro Boomin: Double or Nothing". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
- ^ "Review: Big Sean and Metro Boomin – Double or Nothing". Sputnikmusic. December 13, 2017. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
- ^ "Big Sean Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
- ^ "Big Sean Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
- ^ "Big Sean Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 10, 2024.