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"1942" is a hip hop song by American rapper G-Eazy, featuring guest vocals from rappers Yo Gotti and YBN Nahmir. The artists co-wrote the song with singer Jeremih, as well as its producers Hitmaka, Smash David and SkipOnDaBeat.[1][2] It was released by RCA Records on April 13, 2018, as the second single for the soundtrack to the film Uncle Drew (2018).[3]

For the PartyNextDoor song, see PartyNextDoor 3.
"1942"
Single by G-Eazy featuring Yo Gotti and YBN Nahmir
from the album Uncle Drew (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
ReleasedApril 13, 2018 (2018-04-13)
GenreHip hop
Length3:33
LabelRCA
Songwriter(s)
  • Gerald Gillum
  • Mario Mims
  • Nick Simmons
  • Christian Ward
  • Jeremy Felton
  • Samuel David Jimenez
  • Edgar Ferrera
Producer(s)
  • Hitmaka
  • Smash David
  • SkipOnDaBeat
G-Eazy singles chronology
"Sober"
(2017)		 "1942"
(2018)		 "Reverse"
(2018)
Yo Gotti singles chronology
"Juice"
(2017)		 "1942"
(2018)		 "Wraith"
(2018)
YBN Nahmir singles chronology
"Bounce Out with That"
(2018)		 "1942"
(2018)		 "Bread Winners"
(2018)
Music video
"1942" on YouTube

Music video


The music video premiered on May 17, 2018 on G-Eazy's Vevo account.[4]


Composition


"1942" features a "hypnotic and bouncy production" from Hitmaka and "a catchy hook" provided by Gotti.[5][6] Lyrically, G-Eazy raps about ignoring the rules and doing whatever he wants.[7][8]


Personnel


Credits adapted from Tidal.[9]


Charts


Chart (2018) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10] 90
US Billboard Hot 100[11] 70
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] 29
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[13] 12

Certifications


Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[14] Platinum 80,000
United States (RIAA)[15] Platinum 1,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.


Release history


Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various April 13, 2018
  • Digital download
  • streaming
 RCA [9]
United States May 29, 2018 Rhythmic contemporary radio
  • BPG
  • RVG
  • RCA
 [16]
Urban contemporary radio [17]

References


  1. "Song Details: 1942 by G-Eazy". Universal Music Group Publishing. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  2. "G-Eazy, Yo Gotti & YBN Nahmir Connect For "1942" Heater". HipHopDX. April 16, 2018. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
  3. Mitchell, Gail (April 17, 2018). "RCA's Mark Pitts Celebrates 20th Anniversary of ByStorm Entertainment". Billboard. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
  4. "G-Eazy, Yo Gotti and YBN Nahmir Team Up for New 1942 Music Video (May 11, 2018)". Xxlmag. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
  5. Price, Joe (April 14, 2018). "Yo Gotti and YBN Nahmir Join G-Eazy on "1942"". Complex. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
  6. "New Music: G-Eazy feat. Yo Gotti & YBN Nahmir – '1942'". Rap-Up. April 13, 2018. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
  7. Goddard, Kevin (April 13, 2018). "G-Eazy Links Up With Yo Gotti & YBN Nahmir For New "Uncle Drew" Leak "1942"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
  8. Berry, Peter (April 13, 2018). "G-Eazy, Yo Gotti and YBN Nahmir Follow Their Own Rules on New Song "1942"". XXL. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
  9. "1942 / G-Eazy TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
  10. "G-Eazy Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
  11. "G-Eazy Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
  12. "G-Eazy Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  13. "G-Eazy Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
  14. "Canadian single certifications – G-Eazy – 1942". Music Canada.
  15. "American single certifications – G-Eazy – 1942". Recording Industry Association of America.
  16. "Top 40/R Future Releases". All Access Media Group. Archived from the original on May 13, 2018. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
  17. "Urban/UAC Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on May 13, 2018. Retrieved May 13, 2018.


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