Her (Megan Thee Stallion song)

"Her" is a song by American rapper Megan Thee Stallion from her second studio album Traumazine (2022). It was produced by CashMoneyAP, YoungKio, Malibu Babie and Vaugh Oliver.

"Her"
Single by Megan Thee Stallion
from the album Traumazine
ReleasedAugust 15, 2022
GenreHip house
Length2:17
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Megan Thee Stallion singles chronology
"Pressurelicious"
(2022)		 "Her"
(2022)		 "Ungrateful"
(2022)
Music video
"Her" on YouTube

Composition

"Her" is a hip house song that finds Megan Thee Stallion boastfully rapping about her pride as a woman,[1][2][3] as well as dismissing her haters and negative criticism toward her.[4][5] Craig Jenkins of Vulture described the song as starting with "'80s-party-rap bars but switches to Biggie flows in verse two."[3]

Critical reception

The song received generally positive reviews from music critics. Abby Jones of Consequence praised the song, writing, "'Her' is upbeat, but where Good News felt like she was brushing off the pain, the new song sounds like she's finding the light at the end of the tunnel after she's finally processed it all."[1] Adrianne Reece of Elite Daily wrote, "Though the lyrics are simple, the rapper's charismatic delivery accentuates the track's throbbing production in the grooviest way. Seriously, there's no way you can listen to this rightfully boastful number without belting the chorus."[4]

Live performances

On August 12, 2022, Megan Thee Stallion performed the song on Good Morning America.[6]

Music video

The official music video was directed by Colin Tilley and released on August 15, 2022. Shot in black and white, the video sees Megan Thee Stallion delivering "statuesque poses",[7] performing choreography with a group of dancers in matching outfits and facing against a clone of herself.[7][8][9]

Accolades
Awards and nominations for "Her"
Organization Year Category Result Ref.
MTV Video Music Awards 2023 Best Direction Nominated [10]
Best Art Direction Nominated
Best Choreography Nominated

Charts
Chart performance for "Her"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Global 200 (Billboard)[11] 164
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[12] 6
US Billboard Hot 100[13] 62
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[14] 19
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[15] 27
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[16] 24

References
  1. Jones, Abby (August 12, 2022). "Song of the Week: Megan Thee Stallion Delivers an Ode to Perseverance with "Her"". Consequence. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
  2. Williams, Kyann-Sian (August 15, 2022). "Megan Thee Stallion – 'Traumazine' review: the good-time Houston Hottie lashes out". NME. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
  3. Jenkins, Craig (August 16, 2022). "Megan Thee Stallion Takes Control of Her News Cycle". Vulture. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
  4. Reece, Adrianne (August 17, 2022). "Megan Thee Stallion Proved She's Incomparable on the New Song "Her"". Elite Daily. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
  5. Ibrahim, Shamira (August 19, 2022). "Megan Thee Stallion resets her terms with 'Traumazine'". NPR. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
  6. "Megan Thee Stallion performs 'Her' on 'GMA'". Good Morning America. August 12, 2022. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
  7. Denis, Kyle (August 15, 2022). "Megan Thee Stallion Clones Herself in New 'Her' Music Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
  8. Price, Joe (August 15, 2022). "Megan Thee Stallion Shares Video for 'Traumazine' Track "Her"". Complex. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
  9. Kelly, Dylan (August 15, 2022). "Megan Thee Stallion Faces Off Against Herself in New "Her" Music Video". Hypebeast. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
  10. Grein, Paul (August 8, 2023). "Taylor Swift Is Top Nominee for 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Complete List)". Billboard. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
  11. "Megan Thee Stallion Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
  12. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 22, 2022. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
  13. "Megan Thee Stallion Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
  14. "Megan Thee Stallion Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
  15. "Megan Thee Stallion Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2022.
  16. "Megan Thee Stallion Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
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