Why He Told
| "Why He Told" | ||||
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| Single by King Von | ||||
| from the album Welcome to O'Block | ||||
| Released | July 24, 2020 | |||
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| Length | 3:08 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | Dayvon Bennett | |||
| Producer(s) | Chopsquad DJ | |||
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| "Why He Told" on YouTube | ||||
"Why He Told" is a song by American rapper King Von. It was released on July 24, 2020, as the lead single of Welcome to O'Block project, the first official album of the Chicago-based rapper, that was released the following October 30, 2020.[1][2]
Composition
The theme of the song is based on Bennett questioning the loyalty of a onetime friend, and reminiscing on the man himself that was a former associate who couldn't handle the pressure when the authorities arrested him and asked him questions. Bennett also condemn the men, sighing on the chorus, asserting that the man could’ve did the time in prison, instead of making statements to the authorities; all this delivering each line with a blend of anger, sadness, and disbelief.[3] HipHopDx stated that the artist's pain was perceptible through the entire tune.[4][5]
Chopsquad DJ Produced the piece with an emotional piano based instrumental.[6]
Music video
The video was directed by Joán Pabon, and it tracks with the lyrics, opening on a female officer activating a tape recorder, and with Bennett attending as a ghost the man's testify. It rewinds through the guilty visions of the informator and Bennett's old friend, who imagines Bennett himself pursuing which makes him wake up in cold sweats from the guilt of turning his coat and being afraid for his life.[3][6]
King Von recorded a live piano session of the song in conjunction with Took Her to the O song for Audiomack, that was released with a video on August 13, 2020, on YouTube.[7]
References
- ^ "Why He Told (Official Video) - King Von", Tidal, July 24, 2020, retrieved November 11, 2023
- ^ "King Von drops off new album 'Welcome To O'Block' - The OTF demon is back with a new LP.", Revolt Tv, October 30, 2020, retrieved November 11, 2023
- ^ a b "King Von Condemns Snitching In His Hair-Raising 'Why He Told' Video", Uproxx, July 24, 2020, retrieved November 11, 2023
- ^ "KING VON GRIEVES LOYALTY IN 'WHY HE TOLD'", HipHopDx, July 24, 2020, retrieved November 11, 2023
- ^ "NEW VIDEO: KING VON "WHY HE TOLD"", RapRadar, July 24, 2020, retrieved November 11, 2023
- ^ a b "Video: King Von – "Why He Told" The Chicago Rising Star Tells a Story of Betrayal in His First Official Release Since His LeVon James Project", AudibleTreats, July 24, 2020, retrieved November 11, 2023
- ^ "King Von "Why He Told / Took Her To The O" (Live Piano Medley) - Fine Tuned", 100kmanagement.com, August 13, 2020, retrieved November 11, 2023