| "5500 Degrees" | |
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| Song by EST Gee featuring Lil Baby, 42 Dugg and Rylo Rodriguez | |
| from the album Bigger Than Life or Death | |
| Released | July 21, 2021 |
| Genre | Hip Hop |
| Length | 3:04 |
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| Producer(s) | Enrgy Beats |
| Music video | |
| "5500 Degrees" on YouTube | |
"5500 Degrees" is a song by American rapper EST Gee from his fifth mixtape Bigger Than Life or Death (2021). The song features American rappers Lil Baby, 42 Dugg and Rylo Rodriguez. It was produced by Enrgy Beats.
Composition
The song sees the rappers "deliver boastful bars" over a sample of "400 Degreez" by rapper Juvenile.[1][2] In particular, Lil Baby proclaims himself as the Lil Wayne of the current hip hop generation.[3]
Critical reception
The song received generally favorable reviews; Lil Baby's verse was particularly well-received by critics. Writing for Uproxx, Caitlin White commented, "All the rappers deliver on their verses, but Lil Baby's final, rapid-fire effort is definitely worth sticking around for."[1] Mitch Findlay of HotNewHipHop wrote, "Though Lil Baby certainly has the edge in that department being a superstar and all, that doesn't stop the other three from bringing their A-game."[4]
Music video
The official music video was directed by Diesel Films and released on August 11, 2021. It shows the four artists in a white room filled with luxury cars and motorbikes, showing their stacks of money and in the company of their crews.[1][2][3]
Charts
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 92 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] | 34 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[7] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ a b c White, Caitlin (August 11, 2021). "Est Gee's '5500 Degree' Video Is A Massive Flex Featuring Lil Baby, 42 Dugg And Rylo". Uproxx.
- ^ a b Powell, Jon (August 12, 2021). "EST Gee, Lil Baby, 42 Dugg, and Rylo Rodriguez channel Cash Money in "5500 Degrees" video". Revolt.
- ^ a b Callas, Brad (August 11, 2021). "EST Gee Shares Video for "5500 Degrees" f/ Lil Baby, 42 Dugg, and Rylo Rodriguez". Complex.
- ^ Findlay, Mitch (August 11, 2021). "EST Gee, Lil Baby, Rylo Rodriguez, & 42 Dugg Connect On "5500 Degrees"". HotNewHipHop.
- ^ "Billboard Hot 100: August 7, 2021". Billboard.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart: Week of August 7, 2021". Billboard.
- ^ "American single certifications – EST Gee – 5500 Degrees". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 15, 2023.