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"I Mean It" is a song by American rapper G-Eazy. It was released on May 13, 2014, as the fifth single from his third studio album These Things Happen (2014). It features Remo the Hitmaker, who co-wrote and co-produced the song along with G-Eazy and Christoph Andersson.[1] It is G-Eazy's second most successful single; despite peaking at number 98 on the US Billboard Hot 100, it was still certified 3x Platinum by the RIAA on February 8, 2018. A remix was released featuring an additional verse by Rick Ross.
Music video
The video premiered on Vevo, then YouTube, on May 28, 2014.
It was produced by Abby Vo and directed by Bobby Bruderle, who is has been a frequent collaborator of G-Eazy's, having done photography work for him since 2011 and directing other videos of his such as "Almost Famous" and "Been On."[2]
In the video, G-Eazy expresses himself to the world during a news program in a "My Name Is" or anchorman-esque fashion.[3][4] G-Eazy plays a news anchor interviewing himself and presenting to a variety of different viewers at home as they go through their daily lives. (Several of those appearing in the video are rappers or crew members associated with G-Eazy.)
Live performance
Prior to the release of this song, G-Eazy performed it live several times on his These Things Happen Tour.
On July 24, 2014, G-Eazy made his U.S. television debut performing on Late Night with Seth Meyers performing "I Mean It" and "Far Alone".[5]
Charts
| Chart (2014–15) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 98 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 27 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[8] | 3× Platinum | 3,000,000‡ |
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References
- ^ "G-Eazy I Mean It ft Rick Ross & Remo". www.audiomack.com. Retrieved 2016-03-22.
- ^ Sonders, Douglas (January 27, 2014). "How Photographer Bobby Bruderle Created A G-Eazy Music Video Made Of Magazine Covers". Fstoppers. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
I met G around three years ago when I was shooting Mardi Gras during my senior year of college.
- ^ Chen, Tanya; Zeichner, Naomi (May 28, 2014). "G-Eazy Is Your Girl's New Favorite Rapper: "I Mean It" — he's blowing up". Buzzfeed. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
- ^ Smith, Trevor (May 28, 2014). "G-Eazy Feat. Remo "I Mean It" Video". Hot New Hip Hop. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
- ^ Ball, G. Valentino (July 25, 2014). "G-Eazy Performs "I Mean It" On 'Late Night'". XXL. Townsquare Media. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
- ^ "G-Eazy Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
- ^ "G-Eazy Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
- ^ "American single certifications – G-Eazy – I Mean It". Recording Industry Association of America.
External links
- Music video on YouTube
- Audio on YouTube