123 (Smokepurpp and Murda Beatz song)

"123"
Single by Smokepurpp and Murda Beatz
from the album Bless Yo Trap
ReleasedMarch 2, 2018
GenreTrap
Length2:50
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Smokepurpp singles chronology
"Big Bucks"
(2018) 		"123"
(2018) 		"Captain (Remix)"
(2018)
Murda Beatz singles chronology
"Bloody Hands"
(2017) 		"123"
(2018) 		"Do Not Disturb"
(2018)
Music video
"123" on YouTube

"123" is a song by American rapper Smokepurpp and American record producer Murda Beatz, released on March 2, 2018, as the lead single from their collaborative mixtape Bless Yo Trap (2018) and produced by Murda Beatz, with uncredited coproduction from Rasool Diaz.

Composition

The tune contains flute,[1] "spacey" chords, trap drums[2] and a heavy bass,[3] over which Smokepurpp raps in a punctuated flow[1][4] about his opulent lifestyle, including taking drugs,[1] having sex with women,[2][3] his diamonds, bank account and cars.[3] The beat embodies the "slow drip" sound aesthetic (described as reminiscent of lean) that characterizes Murda Beatz's production style.[1][4]

Music video

An official music video was directed by Cole Bennett and released on March 12, 2018. It finds Smokepurpp and Murda Beatz showing off their jewelry and cars[5] and riding around a city in a Lamborghini.[6]

Charts

Chart (2018) Peak
position
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[7] 19
US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles (Billboard)[8] 4

References

  1. ^ a b c d Lilah, Rose (March 1, 2018). "Smokepurpp & Murda Beatz's First Single "123" Is Here". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  2. ^ a b Coleman II, C. Vernon (March 3, 2018). "Smokepurpp and Murda Beatz Prep 'Bless Yo Trap' Mixtape, Drop New Song 123". XXL. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Mahadevan, Tara (March 1, 2018). "Check Out Smokepurpp and Murda Beatz's New Video for "123"". Complex. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  4. ^ a b Huynh, Davis (March 1, 2018). "Smokepurpp & Murda Beatz Share New Track, "123"". Hypebeast. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  5. ^ A., Aron (March 12, 2018). "Smokepurpp & Murda Beatz Drop Off The "123" Video". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  6. ^ Huynh, Davis (March 13, 2018). "Smokepurpp & Murda Beatz Stunt in Lamborghinis for "123" Video". Hypebeast. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  7. ^ "Smokepurpp Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  8. ^ "Smokepurpp Chart History: Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2020.