"Catch Me Outside" is a song by American rapper
Ski Mask the Slump God
Stokeley Clevon Goulbourne (born April 18, 1996), known professionally as Ski Mask the Slump God (formerly stylized as $ki Mask "The Slump God"), is an American rapper. He initially rose to prominence alongside XXXTentacion and their collectiv ...
, released on June 13, 2017 as the third single from his second mixtape ''
You Will Regret
''You Will Regret'' (originally and alternatively titled ''YouWillRegret'') is the second mixtape by American rapper Ski Mask the Slump God. It was originally released on June 30, 2017, by Victor Victor Worldwide and Republic Records. The mixtape ...
'' (2017). The song is a freestyle over "
She's a Bitch
"She's a Bitch" is a song recorded by American rapper Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott for her second album, '' Da Real World'' (1999). Produced by Timbaland, it was released as the album's debut single, and despite an expensive music video directed b ...
" by
Missy Elliott
Melissa Arnette Elliott (born July 1, 1971), better known as Missy Elliott or Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliot, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. She embarked on her music career with R&B girl group Sista in the earl ...
, produced by
Timbaland
Timothy Zachery Mosley (born March 10, 1972), known professionally as Timbaland, is an American record producer, rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. He has received widespread acclaim for his innovative production work and distinc ...
.
Composition
In the song, Ski Mask the Slump God performs a
freestyle rap
Freestyle is a style of improvisation, with or without instrumental beats (Mystrodamus), in which lyrics are recited with no particular subject or structure and with no prior memorization.Kevin Fitzgerald (director), '' Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme' ...
over the instrumental of "She's a Bitch", while "filling every nook and cranny with his stacked rhymes" and making pop cultural references.
Mitch Findlay of ''
HotNewHipHop
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'' described the song as showing a more playful side of Ski Mask.
Music video
The official music video, directed by
Cole Bennett
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Early life
Cole Ben ...
, was released on July 27, 2017. It sees Ski Mask the Slump God walking through
Times Square
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, drinking
lean
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Business practices
* Lean thinking, a business methodology adopted in various fields
** Lean construction, an adaption of lean manufacturing principles to the design and construction process
** Lean governme ...
and sticking his head out through a window of a car. Psychedelic animation is featured throughout the video, representing Ski Mask's hallucinations. A doll resembling
Chucky from ''
Child's Play'' appears in the video, seen sitting in the center of Times Square and traveling with Ski.
Reception
Missy Elliott responded positively to the song, writing on
Twitter
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, "Oh he rode the heck out of this Fiyah
Certifications
References
{{Ski Mask the Slump God
2017 singles
2017 songs
Ski Mask the Slump God songs
Songs written by Missy Elliott
Songs written by Timbaland
Song recordings produced by Timbaland
Music videos directed by Cole Bennett
Republic Records singles