"Presha" is a song by American rappers 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne, released on October 20, 2023 as the lead single from their collaborative studio album Welcome 2 Collegrove (2023). It was produced by Bangladesh.
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| Single by 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne | ||||
| from the album Welcome 2 Collegrove | ||||
| Released | October 20, 2023 | |||
| Genre | Trap | |||
| Length | 3:05 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Bangladesh | |||
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Background
editLil Wayne confirmed the single on October 17, 2023, when he posted a 12-second video of him and 2 Chainz posing for photos as the song plays in the background, along with the captions "Pressure coming 10/20".[1]
Composition
editThe production of the song uses a trap beat[2] containing high-pitched whistling loop[3][4] and thumping bass.[3] Described as "high-energy",[5] the song begins with someone yelling "Yoooo! This shit is un-believ-able!" before the beat plays.[3] 2 Chainz performs the first verse;[6] about halfway through the song, Lil Wayne performs his verse in a fast-paced flow,[3][6] with lyrics about topics such as women and guns[7] as well as a reference to NBA player Devin Booker.[3]
Critical reception
editTom Breihan of Stereogum gave a positive review, writing "The two rappers have a blast ripping that track to pieces; Wayne's double-time verse is especially impressive."[4] Andre Ellington of HipHopDX commented that 2 Chainz "takes things back to the essence of why people gravitated toward his music with playful bars that are meant to be played in rotation at celebratory events" and that Lil Wayne "takes the baton and doesn't disappoint as he uses his uncanny ability to morph his delivery to the cadence of each record that he appears on."[8]
Live performances
editOn October 20, 2023, 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne performed the song on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.[9]
Charts
edit| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[10] | 1 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] | 32 |
References
edit- ^ Armstrong, Megan (October 19, 2023). "Lil Wayne And 2 Chainz Will Begin The Road To 'Collegrove 2' With Its First Single, 'Presha'". Uproxx. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
- ^ Horvath, Zachary (October 20, 2023). "Lil Wayne And 2 Chainz Give Us The First Listen Of "Welcome To ColleGrove" With "Presha"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
- ^ a b c d e Armstrong, Megan (October 20, 2023). "Lil Wayne Name-Drops Devin Booker In 'Presha,' His And 2 Chainz's First Single From 'Welcome 2 ColleGrove'". Uproxx. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
- ^ a b Breihan, Tom (October 20, 2023). "2 Chainz & Lil Wayne – "Presha"". Stereogum. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
- ^ Zemler, Emily (October 20, 2023). "2 Chainz, Lil Wayne Preview Joint Album With Fast-Talking Single 'Presha'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
- ^ a b Vito, Jo (October 20, 2023). "Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz Announce New Joint LP Welcome 2 Collegrove, Share Single "Presha": Stream". Consequence. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
- ^ Powell, Jon (October 20, 2023). "Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz come together in artwork for 'Welcome 2 Collegrove'". Revolt. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
- ^ Ellington, Andre (2023-10-20). "Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz Share 'Welcome 2 ColleGrove' Release Date, Cover Art & New Single". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on 2023-10-22. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
- ^ "2 Chainz & Lil Wayne: Presha | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon". YouTube. October 20, 2023. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
- ^ "2 Chainz Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
- ^ "2 Chainz Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 28, 2023.