"Spicy" is a song by American singer Ty Dolla Sign featuring fellow American singer Post Malone. It was released as the third single from the former's third studio album, Featuring Ty Dolla Sign, on October 21, 2020. The single was released only two days before the album.[1] The song marks the second collaboration between the artists, after the chart-topping "Psycho" in 2018.[2][3] On January 29, 2021, a remix of the song was released, which adds appearances from Colombian singer J Balvin and fellow American rappers YG and Tyga.[4]
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| Single by Ty Dolla Sign featuring Post Malone | ||||
| from the album Featuring Ty Dolla Sign | ||||
| Released | October 21, 2020 | |||
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| Length | 2:23 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
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| Post Malone singles chronology | ||||
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| "Spicy" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editIn an Instagram post, Ty Dolla Sign wrote about his collaboration with Post Malone on the song:
You know, that magic that only that person could bring to the song. And "Spicy" was no different. This song needed Post's frequency. Plus, we were overdue for another hit after "Psycho." I'm just grateful that he lent his frequency to this song because we DEFINITELY got another one on our hands. Shout out to my brother Posty![5]
Composition
editThe song features a "hypnotic and lively" instrumental,[6] with a "heavy low end groove topped with swirling synths and a delicate acoustic guitar loop".[7] In "hazy" vocals,[7] Ty Dolla Sign and Post Malone "sing-rap horny strip-club stuff."[6]
Music video
editThe official music video for the song was directed by James Larese and was released on November 25, 2020.[8][9] The Western-inspired visual features narration from Snoop Dogg,[10] who begins a story of how Ty Dolla Sign gets his lover back from a gang of outlaws at the start of the video.[11] The video is set in the Wild West, but features futuristic elements such as robotic horses.[12] Ty ends up at a saloon, where he finds Post Malone in a card game with outlaws. He and Post team up to start a brawl with the gang, and he sees their leader holding his girlfriend hostage. Ty Dolla Sign transforms his guitar case into a bazooka, kills him and rescues the woman.[10]
Charts
edit| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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| Australia (ARIA)[13] | 68 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[14] | 29 |
| Germany (GfK)[15] | 92 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[16] | 97 |
| Norway (VG-lista)[17] | 40 |
| Portugal (AFP)[18] | 117 |
| Romania (Airplay 100)[19] | 94 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[20] | 100 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[21] | 72 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[22] | 71 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[23] | 53 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[24] | 18 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[25] | 16 |
References
edit- ^ Cho, Regina (2020-10-21). "Ty Dolla $ign recruits Post Malone for "Spicy"". REVOLT. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
- ^ "Ty Dolla $ign and Post Malone Are Back Together on 'Spicy'". Spin. 2020-10-21. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
- ^ Moore, Sam (2020-10-22). "Listen to Ty Dolla $ign and Post Malone's new collaboration 'Spicy'". NME | Music, Film, TV, Gaming & Pop Culture News. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
- ^ Moore, Sam (2020-10-22). "Ty Dolla $ign Taps J Balvin, YG, and Tyga for Fiery New Remix of 'Spicy'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
- ^ Mamo, Heran (November 6, 2020). "Here Are the Lyrics to Ty Dolla $ign's 'Spicy,' Feat. Post Malone". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
- ^ a b Breihan, Tom (2020-10-21). "Ty Dolla $ign – "Spicy" (Feat. Post Malone)". Stereogum. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
- ^ a b Blistein, Jon (2020-10-21). "Ty Dolla $ign, Post Malone Bring the Heat for New Song 'Spicy'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
- ^ "Ty Dolla $ign - Spicy (feat. Post Malone) [Official Music Video]". November 25, 2020. Retrieved 2020-12-12 – via YouTube.
- ^ Darville, Jordan (November 25, 2020). "Ty Dolla $ign and Post Malone share "Spicy" video". The FADER. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
- ^ a b Caraan, Sophie (November 26, 2020). "Snoop Dogg Offers Narration for Ty Dolla $ign and Post Malone's "Spicy" Visual". HYPEBEAST. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
- ^ "Snoop Dogg Narrates Ty Dolla Sign New Video for "Spicy" f/ Post Malone". Complex. November 25, 2020. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
- ^ Dowd, Rachael (2020-11-25). "See Post Malone and Ty Dolla $ign become space cowboys in "Spicy"". Alternative Press. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
- ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 2 November 2020". The ARIA Report. No. 1600. Australian Recording Industry Association. November 2, 2020. p. 4.
- ^ "Ty Dolla $ign Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
- ^ "Ty Dolla $ign feat. Post Malone – Spicy" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
- ^ "Ty Dolla $ign feat. Post Malone – Spicy" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
- ^ "Ty Dolla $ign feat. Post Malone – Spicy". VG-lista. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
- ^ "Ty Dolla $ign feat. Post Malone – Spicy". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
- ^ "Airplay 100 – 21 Decembrie 2020" (in Romanian). December 21, 2020. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
- ^ "Ty Dolla $ign feat. Post Malone – Spicy". Singles Top 100. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
- ^ "Ty Dolla $ign feat. Post Malone – Spicy". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
- ^ "Ty Dolla $ign Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
- ^ "Ty Dolla $ign Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
- ^ "Ty Dolla $ign Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved December 22, 2020.