Walk Thru

"Walk Thru" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Rich Homie Quan. The song was released on February 4, 2014, as the lead single from his second official mixtape I Promise I Will Never Stop Going In. "Walk Thru" was produced by Dupri of League of Starz and Problem, the latter which also makes a guest appearance. The music video was filmed on May 6, 2014, where Quan suffered from two seizures due to heat exhaustion. The song has since peaked at number 74 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

"Walk Thru"
Single by Rich Homie Quan featuring Problem
from the album I Promise I Will Never Stop Going In
ReleasedFebruary 4, 2014 (2014-02-04)
Recorded2013
GenreHip hop
Length3:07
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Rich Homie Quan singles chronology
"I Know"
(2013)		 "Walk Thru"
(2014)		 "Lifestyle"
(2014)
Problem singles chronology
"I Don't Want Her"
(2014)		 "Walk Thru"
(2014)		 "Or Nah"
(2014)

Background

"Walk Thru" was originally premiered on November 26, 2013, as a track on Rich Homie Quan's second official mixtape I Promise I Will Never Stop Going In.[1][2][3] The song was produced by Dupri from production team League of Starz and Problem, who is also featured on the song.[4] The CD quality version of the song without DJ Drama's tags was released online on January 3, 2014.[5][6] The song was then released for digital download by T.I.G. Entertainment on February 4, 2014.[7]

The song features Rich Homie Quan crafting a "catchy melody over the instrumental's thudding bass and yawning synths." Problem's appearance adds a West Coast hip hop spin to the incontestable Southern song.[8]

Critical reception

Jimi of The Source said, "Both emcees mesh their different styles of sing-rapping perfectly, almost harmonizing at points. They trade verse back and forth, eventually gliding into their addictive hook that Quan sings. The Atlien brings his unorthodox flow and vocal delivery to share with listeners his struggle and hustle. It is an interesting fusion to say the least".[9]

Music video

The music video for "Walk Thru" was filmed on May 6, 2014 with Problem in Atlanta's Piedmont Park. Shockingly, during the filming Rich Homie Quan experienced heat exhaustion which led to Quan suffering two seizures and a fall that resulted in a head injury.[10][11] Filming for the music video would later also take place in Problem's hometown Compton, California. The Gabriel Hart-directed video would then be released on July 27, 2014.[12]

Track listing
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Walk Thru" (featuring Problem)
  • Dupri of League of Starz
  • Problem
3:07

Chart performance

Release history
Country Date Format Label
 United States February 4, 2014 Digital download[7] T.I.G. Entertainment
March 15, 2014 Mainstream Urban
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References
  1. "Rich Homie Quan - Walk Thru". HipHopDX. Cheri Media Group. November 26, 2013. Retrieved April 13, 2014.
  2. "Download: Rich Homie Quan's I Promise I Will Never Stop Going In Mixtape". MTV. November 27, 2013. Retrieved April 13, 2014.
  3. "New Mixtape: Rich Homie Quan 'I Promise I Will Never Stop Goin' In'". Vibe. November 27, 2013. Retrieved April 13, 2014.
  4. "Rich Homie Quan Demonstrates His Presence In The Game With 'I Promise I Will Never Stop Going In' Mixtape - XXL". XXL. Townsquare Media. December 5, 2013. Retrieved April 13, 2014.
  5. Diep, Eric (January 6, 2014). "Rich Homie Quan Featuring Problem "Walk Thru"". XXL. Townsquare Media. Retrieved April 13, 2014.
  6. "Rich Homie Quan - Walk Thru Feat. Problem (Prod. By League Of Starz)". HotNewHipHop. January 3, 2014. Retrieved April 13, 2014.
  7. "iTunes - Music - Walk Thru (feat. Problem) - Single by Rich Homie Quan". Apple. Retrieved April 13, 2014.
  8. Kearse, Stephen. "New Music: Rich Homie Quan feat. Problem – "Walk Thru" (Prod. League of Starz) : RESPECT". Respect. Retrieved April 13, 2014.
  9. "Rich Homie Quan and Problem Link Up On "Walk Thru"". TheSource. January 6, 2014. Retrieved April 13, 2014.
  10. Murrell, Morgan (May 6, 2014). "Rich Homie Quan Injured On Set After Suffering Double Seizures". XXL. Townsquare Media. Retrieved May 7, 2014.
  11. C.M., Emmanuel (May 7, 2014). "Rich Homie Quan's Label, Think It's A Game Entertainment, Issues A Statement". XXL. Townsquare Media. Retrieved May 7, 2014.
  12. Coleman II, C. Vernon (July 27, 2014). "Watch Rich Homie Quan and Problem's "Walk Thru" Video". XXL. Townsquare Media. Retrieved July 27, 2014.
  13. "Deutsche Black Charts". Trendcharts. Media Control. Archived from the original on June 27, 2014. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
  14. "Rich Homie Quan Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  15. "Rich Homie Quan Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 12, 2014.
  16. "Rich Homie Quan Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 12, 2014.
  17. "Rich Homie Quan Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved April 12, 2014.
  18. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved December 26, 2019.
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