I Mean It

"I Mean It" is a song by American rapper G-Eazy. It was released on May 13, 2014, as the fifth single from his third studio album These Things Happen (2014). It features Remo the Hitmaker, who co-wrote and co-produced the song along with G-Eazy and Christoph Andersson.[1] Despite peaking at number 98 on the US Billboard Hot 100, it was still certified 3x Platinum by the RIAA on February 8, 2018. A remix was released featuring an additional verse by Rick Ross.

For the 1968 reggae song, see Derrick Morgan.
"I Mean It"
Single by G-Eazy featuring Remo the Hitmaker
from the album These Things Happen
ReleasedMay 13, 2014
Recorded2013
GenreHip hop
Length3:58
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Remo the Hitmaker
  • G-Eazy
G-Eazy singles chronology
"Far Alone"
(2014)		 "I Mean It"
(2014)		 "Lotta That"
(2014)
Remo singles chronology
"I Mean It"
(2014)

Music video

The video premiered on Vevo, then YouTube, on May 28, 2014.

It was produced by Abby Vo and directed by Bobby Bruderle, who has been a frequent collaborator of G-Eazy's, having done photography work for him since 2011 and directing other videos of his such as "Almost Famous" and "Been On."[2]

In the video, G-Eazy expresses himself to the world during a news program in a "My Name Is" or Anchorman-esque fashion.[3][4] G-Eazy plays a news anchor interviewing himself and presenting to a variety of different viewers at home as they go through their daily lives. (Several of those appearing in the video are rappers or crew members associated with G-Eazy.) G-Eazy looks like Steve Carell in this music video.

Live performance

Prior to the release of this song, G-Eazy performed it live several times on his These Things Happen Tour.

On July 24, 2014, G-Eazy made his U.S. television debut performing on Late Night with Seth Meyers performing "I Mean It" and "Far Alone".[5]

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[9] 3× Platinum 3,000,000

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone
sales+streaming figures based on certification alone

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References
  1. "G-Eazy I Mean It ft Rick Ross & Remo". www.audiomack.com. Archived from the original on 2016-07-12. Retrieved 2016-03-22.
  2. Sonders, Douglas (January 27, 2014). "How Photographer Bobby Bruderle Created A G-Eazy Music Video Made Of Magazine Covers". Fstoppers. Retrieved 23 April 2015. I met G around three years ago when I was shooting Mardi Gras during my senior year of college.
  3. Chen, Tanya; Zeichner, Naomi (May 28, 2014). "G-Eazy Is Your Girl's New Favorite Rapper: "I Mean It" — he's blowing up". Buzzfeed. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
  4. Smith, Trevor (May 28, 2014). "G-Eazy Feat. Remo "I Mean It" Video". Hot New Hip Hop. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
  5. Ball, G. Valentino (July 25, 2014). "G-Eazy Performs "I Mean It" On 'Late Night'". XXL. Townsquare Media. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
  6. "G-Eazy Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
  7. "G-Eazy Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
  8. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved December 26, 2019.
  9. "American single certifications – G-Eazy – I Mean It". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
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