"Let's Go Brandon" is a protest song by American rapper Loza Alexander, released as a single on October 21, 2021. It criticizes Joe Biden, the 46th and current president of the United States, and the mainstream media. Its title, which is repeated in the chorus, is based on "Let's Go Brandon", a political slogan used as a minced oath or euphemism for "Fuck Joe Biden".[3]
| "Let's Go Brandon" | ||||
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| Single by Loza Alexander | ||||
| from the album Lets Go Brandon | ||||
| Released | October 10, 2021 | |||
| Recorded | 2021 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop[1] | |||
| Length | 2:23 3:52 (extended version) | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Shawn Michael Loza [2] | |||
| Producer(s) | Loza Alexander | |||
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"Let's Go Brandon" peaked at n number 38 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 98 on the Global 200, and number ten on the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart.
Background
editThe song is a protest song and is based on the political slogan and meme, "Let's Go Brandon," which is repeated in the chorus, that became popular as a minced oath for "Fuck, Joe Biden."[3] Alexander has worked extensively with music executive LJ Fino, who negotiated a distribution and publishing deal with Create Music Group on behalf of Alexander.
Music video
editIn the music video, Alexander is seen wearing a red "Make Music Great Again" hat in reference to the "Make America Great Again" campaign slogan Donald Trump used in his 2016, 2020 and 2024 presidential campaigns. The song heavily samples the spoken dialogue "Let's Go, Brandon" by reporter Kelli Stavast, as well as the "Fuck Joe Biden" chants, taken from a televised interview of driver Brandon Brown at the NASCAR Xfinity Series race Sparks 300 on October 2, 2021.[4]
Reception
editThe song debuted at number 45 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart for the week ending October 30, 2021.[5] It has since entered the top 40 of the Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 38.
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Global 200 (Billboard)[6] | 98 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[7] | 38 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] | 10 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ WKRC, Zachary Rogers (October 19, 2021). "#1 hip-hop song on iTunes chart, 'Let's Go, Brandon,' inspired by anti-Biden meme". WZTV.
- ^ "ASCAP Songview repertory entry for this song". Retrieved December 7, 2023.
- ^ a b Stunson, Mike (October 18, 2021). "'Let's Go Brandon' started as a Republican rally cry — now it's topping iTunes charts". Miami Herald. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
- ^ Schwedel, Heather (October 24, 2021). "Let's Go Brandon meme: What the phrase beloved by Republicans really means". Slate. Archived from the original on October 24, 2021. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ "The Hot 100". Billboard. October 26, 2021. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
- ^ "Billboard Global 200 Chart: Week of November 6, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
- ^ "Hot 100 Chart: Week of November 6, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart: Week of November 6, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
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