Shoota (song)

"Shoota" is a song by American rapper and singer Playboi Carti featuring American rapper and singer Lil Uzi Vert. It was released as the sixth track from Carti's debut studio album Die Lit, on May 11, 2018. The song was written by Playboi Carti and Lil Uzi Vert, alongside American record producer Maaly Raw.

"Shoota"
Song by Playboi Carti featuring Lil Uzi Vert
from the album Die Lit
ReleasedMay 11, 2018
RecordedJuly 6, 2017[1]
Length2:33
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Maaly Raw

The track received generally positive reviews from music critics. The song debuted at number 25 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and number 46 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

Composition

The song sees the rappers melodically rapping about their expensive jewelry, while Playboi Carti also rhymes about using his gun and having a crew of shooters.[2][3] Lil Uzi Vert handles the first and second verses, while Carti performs the chorus and third verse.[2]

Critical reception

The track received generally positive reviews from music critics. Sheldon Pearce of Pitchfork praised the song, writing, "The beat never drops during the Uzi verse, creating a fascinating sort of tension; instead, he burrows into the synth bed with his melodic flows, generating his own rhythms. When the drums finally do kick in, Carti springs to life, brandishing weapons and matching Uzi's Auto-Tune. Carti's greatest gift is being interesting without doing much of anything, and here he's at his minimalistic best."[3]

Charts
Chart (2018) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[4]67
US Billboard Hot 100[5]46
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6]25

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[7] Gold 20,000‡
Poland (ZPAV)[8] Gold 25,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[9] Silver 200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[10] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. "Playboi Carti and Lil Uzi Vert in the studio". YouTube. July 6, 2017.
  2. Goddard, Kevin (May 11, 2018). "Playboi Carti & Lil Uzi Vert Team Up For New Song "Shoota"". HotNewHipHop.
  3. Pearce, Sheldon (May 14, 2018). "Playboi Carti: "Shoota" [ft. Lil Uzi Vert] Track Review". Pitchfork.
  4. "Playboi Carti Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
  5. "Playboi Carti Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  6. "Playboi Carti Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
  7. "Brazilian single certifications – Playboi Carti – Shoota" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  8. "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved March 20, 2024. Click "TYTUŁ" and enter Shoota in the search box.
  9. "British single certifications – Playboi Carti – Shoota". British Phonographic Industry.
  10. "American single certifications – Playboi Carti – Shoota". Recording Industry Association of America.
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