Crazy is a single by American rapper and singer-songwriter

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. The song was produced by Kalon "Kal Banx" Berry. It was released on April 8, 2022 by

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and

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Music video

The accompanying music video, directed by C. Prinz, to the single depicts a chaotic scene, featuring naked dancers, an albino alligator, as well as Doechii recklessly spraying a gun around. The singer expressed that “Crazy is about un-contained power, creativity and confidence. People call you crazy when they fear you or they don’t understand you. So when I use it in the song I’m reflecting that energy back on them to show them themselves.” Suggesting to a self-inspired song.

Production and reception

Amidst the hype of her then chronologically last released single "

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", suggests that we are "knee-deep in the year of Doechii as she continues to hold music in a headlock." according to an article writer at

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. The song was positively received, especially after a positive review from fellow American rapper

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; "She got the Azealia Banks stamp of approval, what's there not to love?" Some users have shown appreciation for the screaming in the song, with one user commenting "more women screaming and yelling in music please."

References

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