"54321" is a song by American rapper Offset, released on August 19, 2022. It was produced by Baby Keem, with additional production from Mike Dean, Jahaan Sweet and Scott Bridgeway.

"54321"
Single by Offset
ReleasedAugust 19, 2022
GenreSouthern hip hop
Length3:02
LabelMotown
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Offset singles chronology
"Big 14"
(2022)
"54321"
(2022)
"Code"
(2022)
Music video
"54321" on YouTube

Background

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Offset began teasing the song in January 2022. He confirmed its release in August 2022 by sharing multiple sneak peeks on Instagram before releasing it.[1]

Composition

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In the song, Offset raps in a rapid-fire flow,[2] bragging about his accomplishments in life[3][4] At one point, he references fellow Migos member Takeoff ("I'm outta here, five, four, three, two, one: Takeoff / Touch my brother, pull a gun").[4][5]

Music video

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The music video was released alongside the single. In it, Offset visits an amusement park and is all dressed in Balenciaga.[1][3] He is seen spinning in rides, moonwalking down a midway, and enjoying salty and sugary snacks.[3][4]

Live performances

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On September 7, 2022, Offset performed a medley of "54321" and "Code" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.[6]

Charts

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Chart performance for "54321"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[7] 88
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] 25

References

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  1. ^ a b Espinoza, Joshua (August 19, 2022). "Offset Unleashes New Single and Video "5 4 3 2 1"". Complex. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  2. ^ Cho, Regina (August 19, 2022). "Offset returns with new "5 4 3 2 1" single". Revolt. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  3. ^ a b c Griffin, Marc (August 19, 2022). Offset Celebrates Solo Success In "54321" Video. Retrieved August 31, 2022. {{cite book}}: |magazine= ignored (help)
  4. ^ a b c Kaufman, Gil (August 19, 2022). "Offset Hits the Amusement Park in Solo '54321' Video". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  5. ^ Sadler, Armon (August 19, 2022). "Offset Leaves Listeners Guessing About Migos' Status On The Boastful '54321'". Uproxx. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  6. ^ "Offset: CODE/54321 Medley". YouTube. September 7, 2022. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  7. ^ "Offset Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  8. ^ "Offset Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2022.