Versace (song)

"Versace"
Single by Migos
from the album Y.R.N. (Young Rich Niggas)
Released October 1, 2013
Recorded 2013
Genre Trap, hip hop
Length 3:06
Label Quality Control Music
Writer(s)
  • Quavious Marshall
  • Kirshnik Ball
Producer(s) Zaytoven
Migos singles chronology
"Versace"
(2013)		 "Hanna Montana (Twerk Remix)"
(2014)

"Versace" is a song by American hip hop-trap trio Migos, released on October 1, 2013, as their debut single. The track, which was included on their mixtape Y.R.N. (Young Rich Niggas) (2013), was produced by their frequent collaborator Zaytoven. It is performed by members Quavo, Takeoff and Offset. Following a remix by Canadian rapper Drake, the song went viral[1] and peaked at number 99 on the Billboard Hot 100.[2] Drake performed it at the 2013 iHeartRadio Music Festival.[3]

Music video

The official music video, directed by Gabriel Hart, was released on September 30, 2013.[4] It shows Migos and Zaytoven at a luxurious mansion, wearing Versace clothes and accessories. The video also features a snippet of Migos' second single "Hannah Montana". As of February 2015, it has gained over 10 million views on YouTube.[5]

Remixes

Pop singer Justin Bieber also posted a short video where he is rapping to the song.[6] A remix followed by a music video was released by professional boxer Adrien Broner.[7][8] American rapper Johnny Polygon, also recorded a remix, which he re-titled "Old Navy".[9][10] Kap G has remixed "Versace" on his mixtape Migo Work. American rapper Tyga has remixed "Versace" on his mixtape Well Done 4.[11] French rapper Swagg Man also made a remix to it.[12]

Accolades

"Versace" was placed in multiple year-end lists of 2013. Diplo included it in his 2013 round-up set on BBC Radio 1.[13] XXL named it one of the top five hip hop songs of 2013.[14]

Year Publication Rank Country List
2013 XXL 3 United States The 25 Best Songs of 2013[15]
Complex 4 The 50 Best Songs of 2013[16]
SPIN 5 50 Best Songs of 2013[17]
Pitchfork 38 The Top 100 Tracks of 2013[18]
Rolling Stone 69 The 100 Best Songs of 2013[19]
Billboard 99 R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Year end)[20]

Chart performance

Chart (2013) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[21] 99
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[22] 31

Certifications

Region Certification Sales/shipments
United States (RIAA)[23] Gold 500,000*

^shipments figures based on certification alone

Release history

Country Date Format Label
United States October 1, 2013[24] Digital download Quality Control Music

References

  1. ↑ "Lil B, Migos, Vince Staples & Janine And The Mixtape: Free Music Round-Up". Billboard. Retrieved 2013-12-07.
  2. ↑ "Migos - Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 2013-12-07.
  3. ↑ "iHeartRadio Music Festival Saturday: Justin Timberlake Takes Back the Night From Drake & Miley Cyrus". Billboard. Retrieved 2013-12-07.
  4. ↑ http://www.rap-up.com/2013/09/30/video-migos-versace/
  5. ↑ "Migos - Versace". YouTube. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
  6. ↑ "Bando Brothers: Migos Makes Their Move". Spin. Retrieved 2013-12-07.
  7. ↑ "Adrien Broner's "Versace" Freestyle (Video)". Complex. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
  8. ↑ "Adrien Broner's "Versace" Freestyle (Article)".
  9. ↑ http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/videos/id.15440/title.johnny-polygon-old-navy-versace-remix-
  10. ↑ http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/johnny-polygon-old-navy-versace-remix-video-new-video.25469.html
  11. ↑ https://m.datpiff.com/tape/683585
  12. ↑ https://youtube.com/watch?v=SCGvk3_cv4w
  13. ↑ "Diplo & Friends BBCR1XTRA: Diplo rounds up 2013". BBC Radio 1. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
  14. ↑ http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2014/01/xxl-lists-best-hip-hop-songs-albums-last-40-years-xxl-issue-152/4/
  15. ↑ "The 25 Best Songs Of 2013". XXL. Retrieved 26 December 2013.
  16. ↑ "4. Migos f/ Drake, Meek Mill, & Tyga "Versace"". Complex. Retrieved 2013-12-07.
  17. ↑ "SPIN's 50 Best Songs of 2013". Spin. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
  18. ↑ "The Top Tracks of 2013". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
  19. ↑ "69Migos feat. Drake, "Versace (Remix)"". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2013-12-07.
  20. ↑ "Migos Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
  21. ↑ "Migos – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Migos.
  22. ↑ "Migos – Chart history" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for Migos.
  23. ↑ "American single certifications – Migos – Versace". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH
  24. ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/versace-single/id719852140
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