"N.H.I.E." is a song by British-American rapper 21 Savage and American rapper and singer Doja Cat on the former's third studio album, American Dream (2024).[1] It was sent to Italian contemporary hit radio on January 17, 2024, alongside "Redrum", as the lead singles from the album.[2] The record was produced by Kurtis McKenzie, Scribz Riley, and Jonah Stevens.[3] "N.H.I.E." stands for "never have I ever".

"N.H.I.E."
Single by 21 Savage and Doja Cat
from the album American Dream
ReleasedJanuary 17, 2024
GenreHip hop
Length2:23
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
21 Savage singles chronology
"Call Me Revenge"
(2024)
"N.H.I.E." / "Redrum"
(2024)
"Née-Nah"
(2024)
Doja Cat singles chronology
"Agora Hills"
(2023)
"N.H.I.E."
(2024)
"Okloser"
(2024)

Composition

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Teejay Small for HotNewHipHop wrote that "Doja Cat stuns with her trademark blend of melody and humor",[4] while Mosi Reeves for Rolling Stone praised Doja Cat's "whispery adlibs".

Critical reception

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Writing for Clash, Robin Murray stated that "Doja Cat provides balance" on the record.[5]

Charts

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Chart performance for "N.H.I.E."
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[6] 51
Australia Hip Hop/R&B (ARIA)[7] 11
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] 15
France (SNEP)[9] 95
Global 200 (Billboard)[10] 19
Ireland (IRMA)[11] 39
Latvia (LAIPA)[12] 8
Lithuania (AGATA)[13] 13
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[14] 86
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[15] 37
Poland (Polish Streaming Top 100)[16] 52
Portugal (AFP)[17] 60
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[18] 37
South Africa (TOSAC)[19] 13
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[20] 11
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[21] 29
UK Singles (OCC)[22] 27
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[23] 10
US Billboard Hot 100[24] 19
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[25] 9

Certifications

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Certifications for "N.H.I.E."
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[26] Gold 20,000
Canada (Music Canada)[27] Gold 40,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Release history for "N.H.I.E."
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Italy January 17, 2024 Contemporary hit radio [2]

References

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  1. ^ Armstrong, Megan (January 12, 2024). "21 Savage And Doja Cat Play An NSFW Game Of 'N.H.I.E.' In Their Catchy Song From 21's 'American Dream' Album". Uproxx. Archived from the original on January 12, 2024. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "21 Savage" (in Italian). EarOne. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  3. ^ McIntyre, Hugh (January 12, 2024). "Doja Cat Has Two New Singles Out Today". Forbes. Archived from the original on January 13, 2024. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  4. ^ Small, Teejay (January 16, 2024). "21 Savage "American Dream" Review". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on January 17, 2024. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  5. ^ Murray, Robin (January 12, 2024). "21 Savage – american dream". Clash. Archived from the original on January 12, 2024. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  6. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 22 January 2024". The ARIA Report. No. 1768. Australian Recording Industry Association. January 22, 2024. p. 4.
  7. ^ "ARIA Top 40 Hip Hop/R&B Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. January 22, 2024. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  8. ^ "21 Savage Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  9. ^ "Top Singles (Week 3, 2024)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  10. ^ "21 Savage Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  11. ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  12. ^ "Mūzikas Patēriņa Tops/ 3. nedēļa 2024" (in English and Latvian). LAIPA. 21 January 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  13. ^ "2024 3-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  14. ^ "21 Savage & Doja Cat – N.H.I.E." (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  15. ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. January 22, 2024. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  16. ^ "OLiS – oficjalna lista sprzedaży – single w streamie" (Select week 12.01.2024–18.01.2024.) (in Polish). OLiS. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
  17. ^ "21 Savage & Doja Cat – N.H.I.E.". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  18. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 3. týden 2024 in the date selector. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  19. ^ "21 Savage's American Dream: Conquering the Charts and Beyond (Ed 119)". The Official South African Charts. 25 January 2024. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  20. ^ "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 3" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  21. ^ "21 Savage & Doja Cat – N.H.I.E.". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  22. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  23. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  24. ^ "21 Savage Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  25. ^ "21 Savage Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  26. ^ "Brazilian single certifications – 21 Savage & Doja Cat – N.H.I.E." (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  27. ^ "Canadian single certifications – 21 Savage & Doja Cat – N.H.I.E." Music Canada. Retrieved June 7, 2024.