"Blessed" is a song by American rapper
GloRilla, released on August 31, 2022, as the second single from her debut EP ''
Anyways, Life's Great'' (2022). The song features uncredited vocals from American rapper
Yo Gotti
Mario Sentell Giden Mims (born May 19, 1981), known professionally as Yo Gotti, is an American rapper, singer, and record executive. Rooted in Memphis rap, he released five independent albums—''Youngsta's on a Come Up'' (1996), ''From da Dope ...
and was produced by Macaroni Toni.
Composition
Built on a "sparse but hard-hitting beat",
the song sees GloRilla rapping about her newfound success and her appreciation for it. In her verse, she asserts she would "rather give the people hope" because "it's pointless to be giving fucks", has moved to the suburbs though maintaining her "ratchet tendencies", and focuses on taking care of people. Yo Gotti details his own successes in the second verse.
Critical reception
Tom Breihan of ''
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'' gave a positive review, writing, "She's great at tough, direct
Memphis rap
Memphis rap, also known as Memphis hip hop, or Memphis horrorcore, is a regional subgenre of hip hop music that originated in Memphis, Tennessee in the mid-late 1980s.
Characteristics
Memphis rap has been has been characterized as being low bu ...
, and her deep, rich voice sounds amazing. Yo Gotti has been in the game for decades, but when he shows up on 'Blessed,' he and Glorilla sound like peers."
Music video
Directed by Louie Knows, the music video sees GloRilla hosting a tea party for old ladies, which soon turns into a "more up-beat" party.
Charts
Certifications
References
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2022 singles
2022 songs
GloRilla songs
Yo Gotti songs
Songs written by GloRilla
Songs written by Yo Gotti
Interscope Records singles
Collective Music Group singles