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| Single by A Boogie wit da Hoodie featuring Roddy Ricch | ||||
| from the album Me vs. Myself | ||||
| Released | October 7, 2022 | |||
| Length | 2:58 | |||
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"B.R.O. (Better Ride Out)" is a song by American rapper A Boogie wit da Hoodie featuring American rapper Roddy Ricch. It was released on October 7, 2022 as the second single from the A Boogie's fourth studio album Me vs. Myself (2022). It was produced by A Boogie and S.Dot.
Background
On October 4, 2022, A Boogie wit da Hoodie teased the song on Instagram with a video of him in a studio session with Roddy Ricch, before releasing it three days later.[1][2]
Composition
Built on a piano instrumental,[3][4][5] the song focuses on the rappers' loyalty to their circle of friends.[2][6][7]
Critical reception
Roddy Ricch's feature was particularly praised by critics. AllMusic regarded his verse to be one of the highlights of Me vs. Myself.[3] In an album review, Kathleen Johnston of The Daily Telegraph wrote that his feature "stands out as one of its finest efforts, with a head-bopping bass and production that is made more interesting by an acoustic piano element."[4] Robin Murray of Clash wrote that Ricch "adds additional tone and colour" to the song.[5]
Charts
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] | 82 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[9] | 25 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[10] | 13 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] | 41 |
References
- ^ Espinoza, Joshua (October 7, 2022). "A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Taps Roddy Ricch for New Single "B.R.O. (Better Ride Out)"". Complex. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ a b Armstrong, Megan (October 7, 2022). "A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Enlists Roddy Ricch For 'B.R.O. (Better Ride Out),' An Anthem About Loyalty". Uproxx. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ a b "Me vs. Myself - A Boogie wit da Hoodie". AllMusic. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
- ^ a b McCormick, Neil (December 9, 2022). "Best albums of the week: Sam Ryder, SZA, Nina Hagen". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ a b Murray, Robin (December 12, 2022). "A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie – Me vs Myself". Clash. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ Powell, Jon (October 7, 2022). "A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie recruits Roddy Ricch for "B.R.O. (Better Ride Out)"". Revolt. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ Jefferson, Devon (October 7, 2022). "New Singles From A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie & Roddy Ricch, Nicki Minaj + More". HipHopDX. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ "A Boogie wit da Hoodie Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 17, 2022. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
- ^ "A Boogie wit da Hoodie Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
- ^ "A Boogie wit da Hoodie Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2023.