Deep End Freestyle

"Deep End Freestyle" is a song by American rapper Sleepy Hallow. It was released on April 3, 2020, through Winners Circle Entertainment and Empire Distribution as the lead single from his mixtape Sleepy Hallow Presents: Sleepy for President (2020).[1][2] Produced by Great John, the song features an interpolation of "Deep End" by American singer-songwriter Fousheé,[3] in which later she was accredited as the second performer of the song.[4] The song is the first charting song on the Billboard Hot 100 for both artists, peaking at number 80. It went viral via TikTok.[5]

"Deep End Freestyle"
Single by Sleepy Hallow and Fousheé
from the album Sleepy Hallow Presents: Sleepy for President
ReleasedApril 3, 2020
GenreDrill
Length1:55
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Great John
Sleepy Hallow singles chronology
"Forrest Gump Remix"
(2019)		 "Deep End Freestyle"
(2020)		 "Head Tap"
(2020)
Fousheé singles chronology
"Expectations"
(2020)		 "Deep End Freestyle"
(2020)		 "Single AF"
(2020)
Music video
"Deep End Freestyle" on YouTube

Composition

The song uses with a drill instrumental that comes along with a sample of looped vocals sung by Fousheé on her song "Deep End": "I been trying not to go off the deep end, I don't think you wanna give me a reason".[1][6] Sleepy Hallow raps one verse, with no chorus.[2]

Charts
Chart (2020) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] 69
UK Singles (OCC)[8] 93
US Billboard Hot 100[9] 80

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[10] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. A., Aron (April 4, 2020). "Sleepy Hallow Returns With "Deep End Freestyle"". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on 2021-08-14.
  2. Pierre, Alphonse (June 10, 2020). "Sleepy Hallow: Sleepy For President". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2021-08-14.
  3. Mendez, Marisa (2021-02-05). "Sleepy Hallow Teases Upcoming Album Full Of Production From 'Deep End' Producer Great John". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on 2021-02-06.
  4. "Deep End Freestyle - Single by Sleepy Hallow and Fousheé on Apple Music", Apple Music, April 3, 2023, retrieved October 25, 2023
  5. Abrams, Joe (July 28, 2021). "17 Rap Songs That Blew Up On TikTok". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on 2021-07-28.
  6. Lilah, Rose (June 7, 2021). "Rise & Grind: Fousheé Talks Lil Wayne Collabs, "Time Machine," & Claiming Her Credit On "Deep End"". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on 2021-06-07.
  7. "Canadian Hot 100: June 20, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
  8. "SLEEPY HALLOW & FOUSHEE". June 18, 2020.
  9. "Billboard Hot 100: June 20, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  10. "American single certifications – Sleepy Hallow – Deep End Freestyle". Recording Industry Association of America. July 13, 2021.
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