RTID (Rich Till I Die)
| "RTID (Rich Till I Die)" | ||||
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| Single by Kizz Daniel | ||||
| from the album Maverick | ||||
| Released | 6 January 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2022 | |||
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| Length | 2:52 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe | |||
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| "RTID (Rich Till I Die)" on YouTube | ||||
"RTID" ("Rich Till I Die") is a song by Nigerian singer Kizz Daniel. It was released on 6 January 2023, through Flyboy I.N.C and Empire Distribution as the fourth single from his fourth studio album Maverick (2023). The song was produced by Reward Beatz and Blaisebeatz.
Background
[edit]Kizz Daniel previewed the song on 10 September 2022 alongside a tweet that stated one of the lines of the song: "No matter the matter, I'll be rich till I die".[2]
Reception
[edit]Adegboyega Adeleye of Vanguard praised "RTID" for its melodic and motivational qualities, describing it as "a didactic and message-filled single." In his opinion, the TG Omori-directed visuals highlighted Kizz Daniel's gratitude to God and resilience in the face of life's challenges, complemented by a celebratory theme and the artist's confident outlook on success. Adeleye noted the song's "sonorous lyrical delivery and melodious chorus," enhanced by explosive instrumentals and the uplifting Christian "Hallelujah" chant, portraying it as an inspiring start to the year.[3]
In a review of Daniel's fourth studio album Maverick for Afrocritik, Patrick Ezema expressed dissatisfaction with "RTID", stating that the song 'fails to inspire,' particularly as part of the album's second half, which he described as suffering from poor song arrangement and a decline in sonic quality.[4]
Composition and lyrics
[edit]"RTID" was produced by Reward Beatz and co-produced by Blaisebeatz. The song features lyrics rooted in proverbs and wise sayings, reflecting Kizz Daniel's gratitude, hard work, and resilience. The chorus is prayerful and introspective, capturing themes of perseverance and hope. In the song, Kizz Daniel acknowledges life's struggles through the local slang, "Suffer suffer for the earth, enjoy for heaven," and emphasizes his commitment to "living the life he loves and loving the life that he lives." Additionally, the song addresses themes of love and hate, symbolized by the advice to "wear a face mask," a metaphor for ignoring negativity.[5]
Music video
[edit]The music video for "RTID" was released the same day of the song. It was directed by TG Omori, and reached 1.7 million views of YouTube three days after its release.[6]
Commercial performance
[edit]"RTID" debuted at No. 2 on the Official Nigeria Top 100 during the chart week of January 13–19, 2023. This marked the highest debut of the week and continued Kizz Daniel's streak of top-charting releases since 2021. In its debut week, the song accumulated 70.8 million in radio reach (No. 2 on radio) and 2.71 million on-demand streams (No. 3 on streaming).[7] In its second week, the song maintained its position at No. 2, holding a narrow lead over Omah Lay's "Soso", which had 2.75 million streams (No. 2 on streaming) compared to "RTID"'s 2.71 million. During the same period, the song recorded a slightly lower radio reach of 70.8 million, ranking No. 2 on the radio chart.[8] By the chart week of January 27–February 2, 2023, "RTID" slipped to No. 3 as it was surpassed by Ruger's "Asiwaju" and Omah Lay's "Soso". Despite the drop, it remained a strong performer in both streaming and airplay, solidifying its place as one of the standout hits of early 2023.[9]
Charts
[edit]Weekly charts
[edit]| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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| Nigeria (TurnTable Top 100)[10] | 2 |
| UK Afrobeats Singles (OCC)[11] | 12 |
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Nigeria (TCSN)[12] | Platinum | 100,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
[edit]- ^ Adebiyi, Adeayo (6 January 2023). "Kizz Daniel kick-starts 2023 with new single, 'RTID (Rich Till I Die)'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Alake, Olumide (10 September 2022). ""No Matter the Matter, I'll Be Rich Till I Die": Kizz Daniel Declares As He Teases With Snippet of New Song". Legit.ng. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Adeleye, Adegboyega (6 January 2023). "Review: Kizz Daniel releases didactic and captivating visuals for 'Rich Till I Die (RTID)'". Vanguard. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Ezema, Patrick (4 August 2023). ""Maverick" Fails To Solve The Debate On Kizz Daniel's Status As A Nigerian Music Top Gun". Afrocritik. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Emmanuel, Solution (9 January 2023). "Kizz Daniel's 'RTID' garners over 1.7m YouTube views in two days". Premium Times. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Osaji, Sharon (9 January 2023). "Kizz Daniel's 'RTID' hits 1.7m views in three days". The Punch. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Oriowo, Ayomide (16 January 2023). "Kizz Daniel's "RTID" Debuts at No. 2 on the Official Nigeria Top 100". TurnTable. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Oriowo, Ayomide (23 January 2023). "Ruger's "Asiwaju" Spends Six Weeks at No. 1 on the Official Nigeria Top 100, Seyi Vibez's "Chance (Na Ham)" Rises to No. 7". TurnTable. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Oriowo, Ayomide (6 February 2023). "Asake's "Yoga" Debuts at No. 1 on the Official Nigeria Top 100, Boy Spyce's "Folake" Starts at No. 9". TurnTable. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Official Nigeria Top 100". TurnTable.
- ^ "RTID (RICH TILL I DIE) – KIZZ DANIEL". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Nigeria certifications". TurnTable. Retrieved 8 November 2024.