54321 (song)

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"54321"
Single by Offset
ReleasedAugust 19, 2022
GenreSouthern hip hop
Length3:02
LabelMotown
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Offset singles chronology
"Big 14"
(2022)
"54321"
(2022)
"Code"
(2022)
Music video
"54321" on YouTube

"54321" is a song by American rapper Offset, released on August 19, 2022. It was produced by Baby Keem, with additional production from Mike Dean, Jahaan Sweet and Scott Bridgeway.

Background

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Offset began teasing the song in January 2022. He confirmed its release in August 2022 by sharing multiple sneak peeks on Instagram before releasing it.[1]

Composition

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In the song, Offset raps in a rapid-fire flow,[2] bragging about his accomplishments in life[3][4] At one point, he references fellow Migos member Takeoff ("I'm outta here, five, four, three, two, one: Takeoff / Touch my brother, pull a gun").[4][5]

Music video

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The music video was released alongside the single. In it, Offset visits an amusement park and is all dressed in Balenciaga.[1][3] He is seen spinning in rides, moonwalking down a midway, and enjoying salty and sugary snacks.[3][4]

Live performances

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On September 7, 2022, Offset performed a medley of "54321" and "Code" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.[6]

Charts

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Chart performance for "54321"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[7] 88
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] 25

References

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  1. ^ a b Espinoza, Joshua (August 19, 2022). "Offset Unleashes New Single and Video "5 4 3 2 1"". Complex. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  2. ^ Cho, Regina (August 19, 2022). "Offset returns with new "5 4 3 2 1" single". Revolt. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  3. ^ a b c Griffin, Marc (August 19, 2022). Offset Celebrates Solo Success In "54321" Video. Retrieved August 31, 2022. {{cite book}}: |magazine= ignored (help)
  4. ^ a b c Kaufman, Gil (August 19, 2022). "Offset Hits the Amusement Park in Solo '54321' Video". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  5. ^ Sadler, Armon (August 19, 2022). "Offset Leaves Listeners Guessing About Migos' Status On The Boastful '54321'". Uproxx. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  6. ^ "Offset: CODE/54321 Medley". YouTube. September 7, 2022. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  7. ^ "Offset Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  8. ^ "Offset Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2022.