P2 (song)

"P2" is a song by American rapper Lil Uzi Vert. It was released on March 6, 2020, as the 16th track on his album Eternal Atake. The track peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100.

"P2"
Song by Lil Uzi Vert
from the album Eternal Atake
ReleasedMarch 6, 2020
GenreEmo rap
Length3:54
LabelAtlantic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)TM88

Background

The track is a sequel to his 2017 single "XO Tour Llif3", which peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100.[1][2] Uzi teased the track on February 5, 2020, when replying to a fan on Twitter.[3]

Production

The track was produced by TM88, who also produced "XO Tour Llif3".[4]

Composition and lyrics

The track features the same melody as the original track.[5]

Critical reception

The track received critical acclaim. Michael Saponara of Billboard ranked the track the fourth best from the album, giving props to Uzi "for facing the daunting task of measuring up against his biggest smash to date".[6] Mitch Findlay of HotNewHipHop said that the track "impresses in its ability to honor its predecessor while still sounding like a fresh take", and added that in some ways, the track "even feels like an improvement on the original".[7]

Commercial performance

The track debuted at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the fifth highest-charting song from the album.[8]

Charts
Chart performance of "P2"
Chart (2020) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[9] 52
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10] 20
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[11] 80
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[12] 2
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[13] 37
US Billboard Hot 100[14] 11
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[15] 9
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[16] 7
US Rolling Stone Top 100[17] 5

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[18] Gold 500,000

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

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References
  1. "Lil Uzi Vert Delivers A Sequel To "XO Tour Llif3" With "P2"". Genius. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  2. "Lil Uzi Vert's "P2" Continues The "XO Tour Llif3" Tragedy". HotNewHpHop. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  3. "Lil Uzi Vert Says There's an "XO Tour Llif3 Part 2″". XXL. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  4. "TM88 Recalls Making Lil Uzi Vert's "P2" Over FaceTime". Genius. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  5. "Lil Uzi Vert Fans Celebrate "XO Tour Llif3" Sequel on 'Eternal Atake'". Complex. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  6. "Every Song From Lil Uzi Vert's 'Eternal Atake,' Ranked: Critic's Picks". Billboard. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  7. "Lil Uzi Vert Drops A Sequel To "XO Tour Lif3" With "P2"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  8. "Lil Uzi Vert Charts 20 Songs on Hot 100 -- Including Every Track From 'Eternal Atake'". Billboard. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  9. "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 16 March 2020". No. 1567. Australian Recording Industry Association. March 16, 2020. Cite magazine requires |magazine= (help)
  10. "Lil Uzi Vert Chart History: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  11. "Discografie Lil Uzi vert". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  12. "Hot Singles Chart". The Official New Zealand Music Chart. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  13. "Lil Uzi Vert | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  14. "Lil Uzi Vert Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  15. "Lil Uzi Vert Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  16. "Lil Uzi Vert Chart History: Hot Rap Songs". Billboard. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  17. "Top 100 Popular Songs". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  18. "American single certifications – Lil Uzi Vert – P2". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 29 June 2020. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
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