Big Ole Freak
"Big Ole Freak" | ||||
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Single by Megan Thee Stallion | ||||
from the EP Tina Snow | ||||
Released | January 22, 2019 | |||
Recorded | 2018 | |||
Genre | Dirty rap | |||
Length | 3:34 | |||
Label | 300 | |||
Producer(s) | LilJuMadeDaBeat[1] | |||
Megan Thee Stallion singles chronology | ||||
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"Big Ole Freak" is a song by American rapper Megan Thee Stallion. It was released to US rhythmic contemporary radio on January 22, 2019, as a single from her 2018 EP Tina Snow.[2][3] It debuted at number 99 on the US Billboard Hot 100, before ascending to number 65,[4] becoming Megan Thee Stallion's first charting song.[1] The single was certified Platinum by the RIAA for selling over 1 million units.
Background
The song samples Immature's song, "Is It Love This Time", from their debut album, On Our Worst Behavior (1992)[1][5] and Al B Sure’s song “Nite and Day” from his 1988 album ‘In Effect Mode’.
Critical reception
Rolling Stone noted that the song has a "frankly carnal rap" and an "airy melody".[3] Billboard called it a "saucy club banger" with a "thumping melody" and an "unapologetic spirit",[1] and said the "vocally gifted MC has the razor-sharp delivery to potentially lead a new era of hip-hop".[6]
Music video
The music video, directed by Munachi Osegbu, was released in February 2019.[7]
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[11] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
- ^ a b c d Gracie, Bianca (April 22, 2019). "Chartbreaker: Megan Thee Stallion on Staying True to Herself & Rising to the Top". Billboard. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
- ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on January 21, 2019. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
- ^ a b Leight, Elias (March 22, 2019). "Rap Radio Is Playing More Women, But Streaming Playlists Lag Behind". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
- ^ a b "Top 100 Songs: May 18, 2019". Billboard. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
- ^ "Megan Thee Stallion's 'Big Ole Freak' - Discover the Sample Source". WhoSampled. Retrieved 2020-03-28.
- ^ "Emerging Hip-Hop: Megan Thee Stallion, DaBaby & Polo G Make Waves on Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
- ^ "MUNACHI OSEGBU' (Video)". B87FM. March 1, 2019. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: May 18, 2019". Billboard. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
- ^ "Rhythmic Songs: May 18, 2019". Billboard. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
- ^ "American single certifications – Megan Thee Stallion – Big Ole Freak". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 9 June 2020.