U Guessed It

"U Guessed It" is the debut single by American hip hop recording artist OG Maco. The song was released on September 25, 2014 by Quality Control Music and was written by OG Maco and produced by Brandon Thomas.[1] The song peaked at number 90 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

"U Guessed It"
Single by OG Maco
ReleasedSeptember 25, 2014
Recorded2014
Genre
Length
  • 2:26 (single version)
  • 3:30 (extended version)
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Benedict Ihesiaba
  • Brandon Ray Thomas
Producer(s)
  • Brandon Thomas
OG Maco singles chronology
"U Guessed It"
(2014)		 "U Guessed It (Remix)"
(2014)

The song found commercial success as a meme on Vine as well as in the "You got beaned" meme.[2][3]

Music video

The music video for "U Guessed It" was released on YouTube on August 28, 2014. Shot by directing duo GOLDRUSH, mostly using hand-held cameras in fast motion, the video shows OG Maco and his friends in a hotel.[4]

Feud with Beyoncé

On Twitter, OG Maco stated that Beyoncé copied his concept in the video of "U Guessed It" to her 7/11 music video.[5]

Controversy

On February 4, 2015, OG Maco accused South Korean rapper Keith Ape, of cultural appropriation.[6] Claiming Keith Ape, and friends, had mocked him by using black stereotypes to sell music in their video of "It G Ma". Maco also claimed that they had stolen the basis for their track from his single "U Guessed It".[6] As of August 13, 2015, OG Maco collects royalties from "It G Ma", and has since deleted his tweets regarding his accusations of cultural appropriation.[7] Nonetheless, he declined an invitation to be a part of the later remix rendition of "It G Ma".[7]

Reception

On DJBooth.net, the song received 4.5 out of 5 stars.[8]

Commercial performance

The remix of U Guessed It peaked at number 90 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking OG Maco's first and highest single charting in the United States.[9]

Track listing
  • Digital download[10]
  1. "U Guessed It" – 2:26
  2. "U Guessed It (Extended Version)" – 3:29

Remix
"U Guessed It (Remix)"
Single by OG Maco featuring 2 Chainz
from the album OG Maco (EP)
ReleasedSeptember 26, 2014
Recorded2014
Genre
Length3:29
Songwriter(s)Benedict Ihesiaba, Brandon Ray Thomas, Tauheed Epps
OG Maco singles chronology
"U Guessed It"
(2014)		 "U Guessed It (Remix)"
(2014)		 "Doctor Pepper"
(2015)
2 Chainz singles chronology
"Burnin' Up"
(2014)		 "U Guessed It (Remix)"
(2014)		 "Mama Ain't Proud"
(2014)

After the release of "U Guessed It", OG Maco, with his label OGG and OG $AVAGE, released an official remix for "U Guessed It", featuring American rapper 2 Chainz. This remix helped "U Guessed It" to peak at number 90 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.[11][12] The remix was included on his EP OG Maco (EP).

Charts
Chart (2014) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[13] 90
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[14] 27
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[15] 21

References
  1. "iTunes - Music - U Guessed It - Single by OG Maco". iTunes. Retrieved July 19, 2015.
  2. Weiner, Natalie (2017-01-24). "Migos & Memes: How Everything From Strippers to Donald Glover Helped 'Bad & Boujee' Explode". Billboard. Retrieved 2021-11-28.
  3. "14 Songs That Blew Up Because Of Vine". The FADER. Retrieved 2021-11-28.
  4. "OG Maco - U Guessed It (Official Video)". YouTube. Retrieved July 19, 2015.
  5. "Rapper OG Maco Says Beyoncé Copies His Concept For Her '7/11' Video". MusicTimes. Retrieved July 19, 2015.
  6. "American rapper OG Maco accuses Korean rapper Keith Ape of cultural appropriation by copying 'U Guessed It'". Allkpop. February 7, 2015. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
  7. Caramanica, Jon (August 13, 2015). "Getting Rowdy: Keith Ape and Real Rap in Korea". The New York Times. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
  8. "OG Maco - U Guessed It - DJBooth". DJBooth.net. Retrieved July 19, 2015.
  9. "OG Maco - Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved July 19, 2015.
  10. "iTunes - Music - U Guessed It - Single by OG Maco". iTunes. Retrieved July 19, 2015.
  11. "OG Maco - U Guessed It (Remix) (feat. 2 Chainz)". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 19, 2015.
  12. "iTunes - Music - U Guessed It (Remix) (feat. 2 Chainz) by OG Maco". iTunes. Retrieved July 19, 2015.
  13. "OG Maco Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 19, 2015.
  14. "OG Maco Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 19, 2015.
  15. "OG Maco Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 20, 2016.
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