Zaddy
| "Zaddy" | |
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| Song |
"Zaddy" is a song by American singer Ty Dolla Sign. It was released on August 25, 2016, as the third single from his ninth mixtape, Campaign (2016).[1] The song was written by Tyrone Griffin, Jr., Jay Cummings, Adam Feeney, and Jahaan Sweet, with the production being helmed by the latter two.
Background and release
In June 2016, Ty Dolla Sign announced his new mixtape, Campaign.[2] On July 11, 2016, he released the title track lead single featuring Future.[3] The second single, "No Justice" featuring Ty's brother Big TC, was released on July 21.[4] On July 24, Ty shared the mixtape's track listing, which included "Zaddy" as the seventh track.[5] He released "Zaddy" as the mixtape's third single on August 25, 2016.[1]
Critical reception
Pigeons & Planes named "Zaddy" as one of the best songs of September 2016.[6]
Music video
The music video for "Zaddy" was filmed in Tokyo, Japan, and was inspired by 2015 science fiction psychological thriller, Ex Machina.[7] The video premiered via Ty Dolla Sign's YouTube channel on August 30, 2016.[7]
Charts
| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles (Billboard)[8] | 8 |
References
- ^ a b "New Music: Ty Dolla $ign – 'Zaddy'". Rap-Up. August 25, 2016. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
- ^ "Ty Dolla $ign On His New GF, Lil Wayne + Bedroom Anthems". June 28, 2016. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
- ^ "Ty Dolla $ign and Future Connect on "Campaign"". Complex. July 11, 2016. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
- ^ "New Music: Ty Dolla $ign feat. Big TC – 'No Justice'". Rap-Up. July 21, 2016. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
- ^ "Ty Dolla $ign Shares "Campaign" Tracklist". HotNewHipHop. July 24, 2016. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
- ^ "Best Songs of the Month". Pigeons & Planes. September 30, 2016. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
- ^ a b "Ty Dolla $ign Falls For A Sexy Robot In New 'Zaddy' Video". MTV. August 30, 2016. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
- ^ "Ty Dolla $ign – Chart History: Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media.
