"Ungrateful" is a song by American rapper Megan Thee Stallion featuring fellow American rapper Key Glock, from the former's second studio album Traumazine (2022). It was produced by Bandplay.
| "Ungrateful" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Megan Thee Stallion featuring Key Glock | |
| from the album Traumazine | |
| Released | August 12, 2022 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 2:34 |
| Label | |
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Bandplay |
| Music video | |
| "Ungrateful" on YouTube | |
Composition
editThe song features a "menacing" trap beat,[1] over which Megan Thee Stallion and Key Glock criticize former associates,[2] whom the former describes as "fake-ass, snake-ass, cake-ass, hating-ass, no money getting-ass bitches".[3][4]
Critical reception
editA.D. Amorosi of Variety wrote that the artists "make 'Ungrateful' into a dramatic dialog on a concept as oblique as thanklessness", and described the lyrics "You would never be you if I wasn't your muse" as "one smartly, spiteful line sticking out".[3] Shamira Ibrahim of NPR praised Megan Thee Stallion's rapping style, writing that the song "is in conversation with her cult-favorite 'Still Tippin' Freestyle' — doubling down on the whiplashing flows of that verse, she swings her bars around the highs and lows of the melody. The ease with which Megan navigates collaborations with producers and rappers from Memphis only reinforces the strains of the one-time Three 6 Mafia member Gangsta Boo in her DNA."[5]
Music video
editThe official music video premiered on September 6, 2022. Directed by Colin Tilley, it opens with Megan Thee Stallion lying on a red quilt on her bed, dressed in black lingerie,[6][7] rolling around and rapping.[8] She then dresses for a funeral in all-black attire,[8][9] including a floor-trailing dress, corset and veil,[6][7] and struts down a hallway before arriving at a crowded funeral in the night. There, she places a black rose on the casket[6][10] and raps in the cemetery as well.[11] As Megan sheds a tear[11][12] and a rainstorm begins,[10][13] an alternate version of herself appears,[12][13] wearing all-white attire (possibly in reference to her alter-ego Tina Snow)[7][9] consisting of a dress and exceptionally large wide-brimmed floppy hat protecting her from the rain.[6][7][8] The alternate Megan picks up Key Glock,[14] who dons a glittery cardigan and bejeweled dolphin chain.[10] Glock begins rapping from the porch of an ivy-vined house,[6][11] and rides shotgun to Megan[11][13] as she drives through the intensifying storm.[6][12]
Charts
edit| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[15] | 28 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[16] | 82 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[17] | 29 |
References
edit- ^ McCormick, Nial (August 12, 2022). "Kasabian shed their aggression, Megan Thee Stallion dials back the sex – the week's best albums". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
- ^ Jenkins, Craig (August 16, 2022). "Megan Thee Stallion Takes Control of Her News Cycle". Vulture. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
- ^ a b Amorosi, A.D. (August 12, 2022). "Megan Thee Stallion Gets More Serious, Sad and Stern With 'Traumazine': Album Review". Variety. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
- ^ Cunningham, Kyndall (August 13, 2022). "Megan Thee Stallion Levels Up and Lashes Out on 'Traumazine'". The Daily Beast. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
- ^ Ibrahim, Shamira (August 19, 2022). "Megan Thee Stallion resets her terms with 'Traumazine'". NPR. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f Serrano, Athena (September 6, 2022). "Megan Thee Stallion And Her Gigantic Hat Rule The Rain In 'Ungrateful'". MTV. Archived from the original on September 6, 2022. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
- ^ a b c d Norman, Dominique (September 7, 2022). "Megan Thee Stallion Looked Like A Goth Icon In Her New "Ungrateful" Music Video". Bustle. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
- ^ a b c Hynes, Hayley (September 6, 2022). "Megan Thee Stallion & Key Glock Pop Off In The "Ungrateful" Music Video: Watch". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
- ^ a b Cummings-Grady, Mackenzie (September 6, 2022). "Megan Thee Stallion Shares Video for "Ungrateful" f/ Key Glock". Complex. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
- ^ a b c Kearns, Sarah (September 6, 2022). "Megan Thee Stallion Drops New "Ungrateful" Music Video With Key Glock". Hypebeast. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
- ^ a b c d Corrine, Amber (September 8, 2022). "Megan Thee Stallion Is Reborn In "Ungrateful" Video Featuring Key Glock". Vibe. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
- ^ a b c Blistein, Jon (September 6, 2022). "Megan Thee Stallion Shows Up to a Funeral in Style in New 'Ungrateful' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
- ^ a b c Rowley, Glenn (September 6, 2022). "Megan Thee Stallion Holds Her Own High Fashion Funeral in 'Ungrateful' Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
- ^ Powell, Jon (September 6, 2022). "Megan Thee Stallion unveils "Ungrateful" visual with Key Glock". Revolt. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 22, 2022. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
- ^ "Megan Thee Stallion Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
- ^ "Megan Thee Stallion Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 6, 2023.