Lifestyle (Rich Gang song)

"Lifestyle" is a song by American hip hop group Rich Gang, featuring rappers Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan. The song, produced by London on da Track,[1] was released on June 5, 2014. It has been certified Platinum in the United States.

"Lifestyle"
Single by Rich Gang featuring Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan
ReleasedJune 5, 2014
Recorded2014
Genre
Length4:29
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)London on da Track
Rich Gang singles chronology
"Tapout"
(2013)		 "Lifestyle"
(2014)
Young Thug singles chronology
"About the Money"
(2014)		 "Lifestyle"
(2014)		 "Low"
(2014)
Rich Homie Quan singles chronology
"Walk Thru"
(2013)		 "Lifestyle"
(2014)		 "Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)"
(2015)

Background and composition

The song premiered in May 2014[2] as the lead single for the unreleased mixtape Rich Gang 2.[3]

Critical reception

Pitchfork ranked the song at number 69 on their list of the top 100 songs of 2014.[4] Complex named the song at number 2 on their list of the 50 best songs of 2014.[5] Brooklyn Russell of Pretty Much Amazing described it as "a sort of Millennial version of Generation X’s 'Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang,'" calling it "an all-encompassing generational hip-hop party track." Russell also praised the song's production, adding "Thug comes through over a breezy instrumental and casually gives us the now iconic opening line: 'I did a lot of shit just to live this here lifestyle.'"[6]

Music video

A music video for "Lifestyle", directed by Be El Be, was released on June 29, 2014.[7] The video features Birdman, Young Thug, Rich Homie Quan, and others partying with women on a plane and yacht. Mack Maine, Soulja Boy, and the song's producer London on da Track make cameo appearances.

Remixes

In August 2014, American rapper Lil Boosie released his remix of "Lifestyle".[8] On September 29, shortly after being signed to Rich Gang/Cash Money Records, Atlanta-based singer Jacquees released a video to his remix of "Lifestyle".[9] Another remix of the song by Atlanta-based rapper Waka Flocka Flame was released in October 2014.[10]

Live performances

Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan performed the song at the 2014 BET Hip Hop Awards on October 14, 2014.[11]

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[18] Silver 200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[19] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history
Country Date Format Label
United States[20][21] June 5, 2014 Digital download
August 19, 2014 Rhythmic contemporary radio

References
  1. "Birdman Presents Rich Gang ft. Young Thug & Rich Homie Quan - Lifestyle". Djbooth.
  2. "NEW MUSIC: RICH GANG F/ YOUNG THUG & RICH HOMIE QUAN – 'LIFESTYLE'". Rap-Up. May 28, 2014. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  3. "iTunes - Music - Lifestyle (feat. Young Thug & Rich Homie Quan) - Single by Rich Gang". iTunes (US). Apple. June 5, 2014. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  4. "The 100 Best Tracks of 2014". Pitchfork. Retrieved December 24, 2014.
  5. "The 50 Best Songs of 2014". Complex. Retrieved December 24, 2014.
  6. "Review: Young Thug Focuses His Alien Brand of Sentimentality and Swagger on Barter 6". Pretty Much Amazing. Retrieved April 22, 2015.
  7. "Video: Rich Gang F/ Young Thug & Rich Homie Quan – 'Lifestyle'". Rap-Up. June 30, 2014. Retrieved September 17, 2014.
  8. Lil Boosie – Lifestyle (Remix)
  9. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: "Jacquees - Lifestyle(Remix) [Quemix]" – via YouTube.
  10. NEW MUSIC: WAKA FLOCKA FLAME – ‘LIFESTYLE (REMIX)’
  11. HIP HOP AWARDS PERFORMANCE: RICH HOMIE QUAN AND YOUNG THUG ARE RICH FOR LIFE
  12. "Rich Gang feat. Young Thug & Rich Homie Quan – Lifestyle" (in Dutch). Ultratop Urban. Retrieved September 17, 2014.
  13. "Rich Gang Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 17, 2014.
  14. "Rich Gang Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
  15. "Rich Gang Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
  16. "Billboard Year End Singles of 2014". Billboard. January 2, 2013. Retrieved December 13, 2014.
  17. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved October 2, 2019.
  18. "British single certifications – Rich Gang/Young Thug/Rich – Lifestyle". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
  19. "American single certifications – Rich Gang – Lifestyle". Recording Industry Association of America.
  20. "Lifestyle (feat. Young Thug & Rich Homie Quan) – Single by Rich Gang". United States: Apple. June 5, 2014. Archived from the original on July 23, 2014. Retrieved September 17, 2014 – via iTunes Store.
  21. "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on July 29, 2014. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
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