Blessed (GloRilla song)

"Blessed" is a song by American rapper GloRilla, released on August 31, 2022, as the second single from her debut EP Anyways, Life's Great (2022). The song features uncredited vocals from American rapper Yo Gotti and was produced by Macaroni Toni.

"Blessed"
Single by GloRilla
from the EP Anyways, Life's Great
ReleasedAugust 31, 2022
Length3:36
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Macaroni Toni
GloRilla singles chronology
"Just Say That (Remix)"
(2022)		 "Blessed"
(2022)		 "F.N.F. (Let's Go) (Remix)"
(2022)
Yo Gotti singles chronology
"Big League"
(2022)		 "Blessed"
(2022)		 "Brown Liquor"
(2022)
Music video
"Blessed" on YouTube

Composition

Built on a "sparse but hard-hitting beat",[1] the song sees GloRilla rapping about her newfound success[2] and her appreciation for it.[3] In her verse, she asserts she would "rather give the people hope" because "it's pointless to be giving fucks", has moved to the suburbs though maintaining her "ratchet tendencies", and focuses on taking care of people. Yo Gotti details his own successes in the second verse.[1]

Critical reception

Tom Breihan of Stereogum gave a positive review, writing, "She's great at tough, direct Memphis rap, and her deep, rich voice sounds amazing. Yo Gotti has been in the game for decades, but when he shows up on 'Blessed,' he and Glorilla sound like peers."[4]

Music video

Directed by Louie Knows, the music video sees GloRilla hosting a tea party for old ladies, which soon turns into a "more up-beat" party.[4][5]

Charts
Weekly chart performance for "Blessed"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[6] 8
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] 37

Certifications
Certifications for "Blessed"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[8] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. Williams, Aaron (August 31, 2022). "GloRilla Feels 'Blessed' With Yo Gotti In The Wake Of Her 'FNF' Success". Uproxx. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
  2. "GloRilla Gives Thanks With "Blessed"". HotNewHipHop. August 31, 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
  3. Cho, Regina (August 31, 2022). "GloRilla knows she's "Blessed" in latest single". Revolt. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
  4. Breihan, Tom (September 6, 2022). "Glorilla – "Blessed" (Feat. Yo Gotti)". Stereogum. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
  5. Cho, Regina (September 6, 2022). "GloRilla hosts a tea party in new "Blessed" video". Revolt. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
  6. "GloRilla Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  7. "GloRilla Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  8. "American single certifications – GloRilla – Blessed (feat. Yo Gotti)". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
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