Drip (song)

"Drip" is a song recorded by American rapper Cardi B, featuring American hip hop trio Migos. It was written by Cardi B, Quavo, Takeoff, Offset and Joshua Cross, with production handled by Cassius Jay and Nonstop Da Hitman.[1] The song was released by Atlantic Records on April 4, 2018, as the first promotional single from Cardi B's debut studio album, Invasion of Privacy (2018)[2][3][4] and was later sent to Australian radio on April 6, 2018.[5]

For the song by Brooke Candy, see Sexorcism (Brooke Candy album).
"Drip"
Promotional single by Cardi B featuring Migos
from the album Invasion of Privacy
ReleasedApril 4, 2018 (2018-04-04)
Genre
  • Hip Hop
  • trap
Length4:23
LabelAtlantic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Cassius Jay
  • Nonstop Da Hitman

Release and composition

The song was made available for digital download alongside the reveal of the album's full track listing.[6] 2 days later, it was sent to Australian radio as the fourth single from the album.[5] "Drip" is a groove-heavy trap song that features "slinky production and a pulsating trap beat".[7][8] Described as "a blinking, Atlanta-style track full of hi-hat tics and tinny synth melodies",[9] it "chugs along on looped flutes and Simon-like synth blips".[10] Lyrically, the artists hit back at critics who have attacked them.[11][12][13] The song's beat was originally used for an unreleased Young Thug and Future song titled "Upscale" which also featured Quavo.[14]

Critical reception

"Drip" received mixed reviews from music critics.[15] Kevin Goddard of HotNewHipHop deemed the song "an aggressive and braggadocios record".[16] Shaad D'Souza of Noisey wrote that the song "makes a meal out of some pretty standard Migos trap", calling it "a return to the hard-as-nails Cardi that we're used to" despite being "pretty standard Migos fare". She complimented Cardi B's ability to make good use of her only verse.[17]

Sheldon Pearce of Pitchfork opined that the song marks a return to Cardi B's initial mindset that made her popular, describing it as "a self-assured, swag-obsessed rap parade packed with quotables". While it lacks punchiness and slickness compared to "Bodak Yellow" and "Bartier Cardi", he wrote that "the song does exude supreme self-confidence, and with Cardi that's often half the victory".[10] Charles Holmes of MTV News wrote: "If 'Be Careful' was Cardi at her most vulnerable, then 'Drip' finds the rapper reclaiming her confidence."[18]

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[31] Gold 40,000
United States (RIAA)[32] Platinum 1,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Australia April 6, 2018 Contemporary hit radio [5]

References
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  6. Powell, Jon (April 5, 2018). "Cardi B Drops "Drip" with Migos, 'Invasion Of Privacy' Tracklisting". Respect. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
  7. Furdyk, Brent (April 4, 2018). "Cardi B Joins Forces With Migos For Groove-Heavy New Track, 'Drip'". Entertainment Tonight Canada. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
  8. McKinney, Jessica (April 4, 2018). "According To Twitter, Cardi B Snapped On Her New Single "Drip"". Vibe. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
  9. Breihan, Tom (April 4, 2018). "Cardi B – "Drip" (Feat. Migos)". Stereogum. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
  10. Pearce, Sheldon (April 4, 2018). ""Drip" [ft. Migos] by Cardi B Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
  11. Brandle, Lars (April 4, 2018). "Cardi B Drops 'Drip' Featuring Migos: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
  12. Britton, Luke (April 4, 2018). "Cardi B and Migos fire back at haters on new track 'Drip'". NME. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
  13. Murphy, Sarah (April 4, 2018). "Cardi B and Migos Team Up On New Song "Drip"". Exclaim!. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
  14. Devin Ch (12 July 2018). "Previously Unheard Young Thug & Future Track With Quavo Has Leaked: Listen". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 12 July 2018.
  15. Zidel, Alex (April 5, 2018). "Cardi B Feeling Herself To "Drip" Will Get You Hyped For Her Album". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
  16. Goddard, Kevin (April 4, 2018). "Cardi B Drops Off Surprise Release "Drip" Featuring Migos". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
  17. D'Souza, Shaad (April 4, 2018). "Cardi B and Migos Go Hard on New Track "Drip"". Noisey. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
  18. Holmes, Charles (April 4, 2018). "Cardi B Admits She Might Need Anger Management On 'Drip' Featuring Migos". MTV News. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
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  32. "American single certifications – Cardi B – Drip". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
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