Gospel (song)

"Gospel" is a song by Indonesian rapper Rich Brian, South Korean rapper Keith Ape, and American rapper XXXTentacion.[1] It was released on May 12, 2017, by 88rising Music and Empire Distribution. The song was produced by Ronny J.[2]

"Gospel"
Single by Rich Brian, Keith Ape and XXXTentacion
Released	May 12, 2017
Recorded	2015
Genre	Trap
Length	2:53
Label	88rising Empire
Songwriter(s)	Brian Imanuel Lee Dongheon Jahseh Onfroy Ronald Spencer, Jr.
Producer(s)	Ronny J
Rich Brian singles chronology
"Back At It" (2017) "Gospel" (2017) "Glow Like Dat" (2017)
Keith Ape singles chronology
"Diamonds" (2016) "Gospel" (2017) "Achoo" (2017)
XXXTentacion singles chronology
"What in XXXTarnation" (2017) "Gospel" (2017) "Revenge" (2017)

Background

This song was first performed at Rich Brian's Rolling Loud set on May 5, 2017.[3] In an interview with Genius about how the song came together, Rich Brian said:

I followed X on Twitter, and I mentioned him on something. My manager was like, “Oh, you fuck with X?” And then, I’m like, “Yeah. Of course.” X is actually friends with Ronny J, and I was friends with Ronny J at the time. I still am. Ronny J just FaceTimed me. They were together, and X was like, “Oh, what’s up dude? I know you.” And I was like, “Oh shit. That’s cool.” X recorded his verse right there. Ronny J already had the beat. I picked it out, because it was super cool, and I liked it. X got on it, and then after a while, the whole shit happened where he went to jail and stuff. So, we sat on the track a little bit. Then Keith Ape was like, “Yo, can I get on that?” And I was like, “Of course.” Because, everybody was like, “You should collaborate with Keith ape! You guys are both fucking Asian and shit.” Alright, whatever. Let’s do it. So, I was down. And then, X got out of jail, and he’d already had his verse on the song. Then Keith recorded his verse. I actually recorded my verse last.[4]

Charts

Chart (2017)	Peak position
New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[5]	4
US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles (Billboard)[6]	7

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[7]	Gold	500,000
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. "Gospel - Single by Rich Chigga, Keith Ape & XXXTentacion on Apple Music". Retrieved June 12, 2017.
2. "Rich Chigga, XXXTentacion and Keith Ape Link Up for New Song "Gospel"". XXL. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
3. "Rich Chigga Performed New track With XXXTENTACION at Rolling Loud Festival". Retrieved June 12, 2017.
4. "Rich Chigga "Gospel" Official Lyrics & Meaning - Verified". Retrieved June 12, 2017.
5. "NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. May 22, 2017. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
6. "Rich Chigga – Chart Search (Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles)". Billboard. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
7. "American single certifications – Rich Brian, Keith Ape and XXXTentacion – Gospel". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 28, 2020. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.