4 AM (2 Chainz song)

"4 AM" is a song by American rapper 2 Chainz, released on May 30, 2017 as a promotional single from his fourth studio album Pretty Girls Like Trap Music (2017). It features American rapper Travis Scott, and was sent to urban contemporary radio on September 19, 2017.[1] The song was produced by Murda Beatz and Cubeatz.[2]

"4 AM"
Single by 2 Chainz featuring Travis Scott
from the album Pretty Girls Like Trap Music
ReleasedMay 30, 2017
Genre
Length4:15
LabelDef Jam
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
2 Chainz singles chronology
"Gang Up"
(2017)		 "4 AM"
(2017)		 "2nd to None"
(2018)
Travis Scott singles chronology
"Portland"
(2017)		 "4 AM"
(2017)		 "Know No Better"
(2017)
Music video
"4 AM ft. Travis Scott" on YouTube

Composition

Max Weinstein of XXL wrote that the song had a "mellow vibe" to it,[3] while Winston Cook-Wilson of Spin called it a "detuned, mid-tempo jam."[4] 2 Chainz reminisces throwing himself a surprise birthday party and listening to Lil Wayne's album Tha Carter.[5]

Music video

The music video was released on November 17, 2017. In it, 2 Chainz and Travis Scott throw a wild party with women, a couple of them topless, around them,[6] with drinking and smoking marijuana involved.[7]

Charts
Chart (2017) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] 50
US Billboard Hot 100[9] 55
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] 24
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[11] 16
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[12] 36

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[13] Platinum 1,000,000*

sales+streaming figures based on certification alone

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References
  1. "Urban/UAC Future Releases | R&B, Hip Hop, Release Schedule and Street Dates | ..." web.archive.org. 2017-09-06. Retrieved 2020-07-31.
  2. Ortiz, Edwin (May 30, 2017). "2 Chainz Drops New Song "4 AM" f/ Travis Scott, Reveals Tracklist for 'Pretty Girls Like Trap Music'". Complex. Retrieved 2020-07-31.
  3. Weinstein, Max. "2 Chainz and Travis Scott Drop Mellow New Song '4 AM' - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2020-07-31.
  4. Cook-Wilson, Winston (2017-05-30). "2 Chainz Shares Pretty Girls Love Trap Music Details, Releases "4 AM" ft. Travis Scott". Spin. Retrieved 2020-07-31.
  5. Roth, Madeline. "2 Chainz Parties Late With Travis Scott On New Song '4 AM'". MTV News. Retrieved 2020-07-31.
  6. Berry, Peter A. "2 Chainz and Travis Scott Throw a Hotel Party in 4 AM Video - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2020-07-31.
  7. "2 Chainz's "4 AM" Video Is a Woozy Trip Through the Night". www.vice.com. Retrieved 2020-07-31.
  8. "2 Chainz Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
  9. "2 Chainz Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
  10. "2 Chainz Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
  11. "2 Chainz Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
  12. "2 Chainz Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
  13. "American single certifications – 2 Chainz – 4:00 AM". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 10, 2017. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
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