"Sinister" is a song by American rapper Cordae, released on December 3, 2021, as the second single from his second studio album From a Birds Eye View (2022). It features American rapper Lil Wayne and was produced by Hit-Boy, with co-production from Audio Anthem.
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| Single by Cordae | ||||
| from the album From a Birds Eye View | ||||
| Released | December 3, 2021 | |||
| Recorded | 2021 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 2:28 | |||
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Composition
editIn the chorus, Cordae raps about his plan of staying in the rap game for at least 20 years, and shouts out to Hit-Boy as well.[1][2] Toward the end of the song, Lil Wayne raps his verse, using "dizzying wordplay".[1]
Critical reception
editJon Powell of Revolt wrote that the song sees Cordae "bringing some of his hardest bars to date".[3] Wongo Okon of Uproxx commented that both rappers "strike fire for an impressive lyrical onslaught."[4]
Live performances
editOn January 11, 2022, Cordae performed the song on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon along with "Chronicles".[5]
Music video
editThe music video was directed by Edgar Esteves, and references the Black Panther Party.[1] In it, Cordae and Lil Wayne lead a "revolution" of bringing about the success of Cordae's own record label Hi-Level.[4][6] Cordae plays the role of an activist, while Lil Wayne is a guest speaker.[7] The two stand in front of a group of their followers as leaders.[4]
Charts
edit| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] | 40 |
References
edit- ^ a b c Lavin, Will (December 3, 2021). "Cordae recruits Lil Wayne for lyrically charged new single 'Sinister'". NME. Retrieved December 26, 2022.
- ^ DeVille, Chris (December 3, 2022). "Cordae – "Sinister" (Feat. Lil Wayne)". Stereogum. Retrieved December 26, 2022.
- ^ Powell, Jon (December 3, 2021). "Cordae recruits Lil Wayne for "Sinister"". Revolt. Retrieved December 26, 2022.
- ^ a b c Okon, Wongo (December 3, 2021). "Cordae And Lil Wayne Lead A Well-Orchestrated Revolution In Their Video For 'Sinister'". Uproxx. Retrieved December 26, 2022.
- ^ "Cordae: Sinister / Chronicles". YouTube. January 11, 2022. Retrieved December 26, 2022.
- ^ Caraan, Sophie (December 3, 2021). "Cordae and Lil Wayne Join Forces on New Single "Sinister"". Hypebeast. Retrieved December 26, 2022.
- ^ Elibert, Mark (December 3, 2022). "Cordae & Lil Wayne Usher In The 'HI LEVEL' Movement in Music Video For 'Sinister'". HipHopDX. Retrieved December 26, 2022.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. December 13, 2021. Retrieved December 26, 2022.