Perplexing Pegasus
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| Single by Rae Sremmurd | ||||
| from the album SR3MM | ||||
| Released | August 4, 2017 | |||
| Genre | Trap | |||
| Length | 3:24 | |||
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| "Perplexing Pegasus" on YouTube | ||||
"Perplexing Pegasus" is a song by American hip hop duo Rae Sremmurd, released on August 4, 2017. It is the lead single from their third studio album SR3MM (2018). Mike Will Made It, J-Bo and Kent Luciiano produced the song.[1]
Background
[edit]The song was previewed on Twitter by Mike Will Made It in June 2017. In July 2017, Rae Sremmurd announced the song in an interview with Tim Westwood and later its release date. The cover art of the single was drawn by Swae Lee.[1][2]
Rapper 2 Chainz originally had a verse on the song, but it was removed by Mike Will Made It.[3]
Composition
[edit]The song has a trap production featuring "bass-heavy drum pattern, augmented with glitchy cymbals and hi-hats".[4][5] In it, Rae Sremmurd sing about their lifestyles of luxurious spending and "money, clothes and women".[6] "Pegasus" refers to an expensive foreign car.[5][7]
Music video
[edit]The music video was released on November 17, 2017. It finds Slim Jxmmi and Swae Lee partying in different rooms, surrounded by "weed smoke" and women, blending "'70s style afros with the gaudier looks of the late '90s".[8][9][10]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[11] | 64 |
| New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[12] | 4 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[13] | 84 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[14] | 36 |
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[15] | Gold | 30,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[16] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
[edit]- ^ a b Weinstein, Max (August 3, 2017). "Rae Sremmurd Return With New Single 'Perplexing Pegasus' - XXL". XXL.
- ^ "Rae Sremmurd Readies New Single 'Perplexing Pegasus'". Rap-Up. July 31, 2017.
- ^ India, Lindsey (August 8, 2017). "2 Chainz Was Almost on Rae Sremmurd's 'Perplexing Pegasus' - XXL". XXL.
- ^ A., Aron (2017-08-03). "Rae Sremmurd - Perplexing Pegasus (Prod. By Mike Will Made It)". HotNewHipHop.
- ^ a b Pearce, Sheldon (August 4, 2017). "Listen to "Perplexing Pegasus" by Rae Sremmurd". Pitchfork.
- ^ Lamarre, Carl (2017-08-04). "Rae Sremmurd Fly High on Their New Single 'Perplexing Pegasus': Listen". Billboard.
- ^ Fresh, Mikey (2017-08-04). "Rae Sremmurd And Mike WiLL-Made It Turn It Up On New Single, "Perplexing Pegasus"". Vibe.
- ^ A., Aron (2017-11-17). "Rae Sremmurd Turn All The Way Up In "Perplexing Pegasus" Video". HotNewHipHop.
- ^ Gonzalez, Eddie (2017-11-17). "Rae Sremmurd's 'Perplexing Pegasus' Video Is As Dizzying As The Song". Uproxx.
- ^ Josephs, Brian (2017-11-17). "Video: Rae Sremmurd - "Perplexing Pegasus"". Spin.
- ^ "Rae Sremmurd Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 14, 2017.
- ^ "Rae Sremmurd Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Rae Sremmurd Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Brazilian single certifications – Rae Sremmurd – Perplexing Pegasus" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ "American single certifications – Rae Sremmurd – Perplexing Pegasus". Recording Industry Association of America.