Let Me Know (I Wonder Why Freestyle)
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| "Let Me Know (I Wonder Why Freestyle)" | ||||
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| Single by Juice Wrld | ||||
| from the EP JuiceWrld 9 9 9 | ||||
| Released | December 7, 2019 | |||
| Recorded | 2017 | |||
| Genre | Emo rap | |||
| Length | 3:35 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | Jarad Higgins | |||
| Producer(s) | Nick Mira | |||
| Juice Wrld singles chronology | ||||
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"Let Me Know (I Wonder Why Freestyle)" is a song by American rapper Juice Wrld, first released for his EP, JuiceWrld 9 9 9 (2017). Due to its viral spread on TikTok and the growing popularity of its artist, the song was re-released by Grade A Productions and Interscope Records on December 7, 2019.[1] It was the last song released by Juice Wrld before his death a day later,[2] and is featured on the soundtrack of the video game NBA 2K21.[3]
Composition[edit]
The song features "foreboding bass tones emblematic of Chicago's drill scene",[1] accompanying Juice Wrld lamenting a girl who left him, while also asking about her and hoping she will come back to him.[4]
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2019–20) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[5] | 73 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[6] | 14 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[7] | 78 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] | 30 |
Certifications[edit]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Poland (ZPAV)[9] | Gold | 25,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[10] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[11] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
| ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References[edit]
- ^ a b Kot, Greg (December 9, 2019). "Chicago rapper Juice Wrld and his musical legacy of vulnerability and heartache". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
- ^ Hein, Michael (December 8, 2019). "Juice WRLD Dead: Rapper Re-Released Beloved Song 'Let Me Know' Just 2 Days Before His Death". Music. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
- ^ "'NBA 2K21' Soundtrack Features Travis Scott, Pop Smoke, Juice WRLD and More". HYPEBEAST. 27 July 2020. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
- ^ "Here Are the Lyrics to Juice WRLD's 'Let Me Know (I Wonder Why Freestyle)'". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
- ^ "Juice WRLD Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. December 16, 2019. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
- ^ "Juice WRLD Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ "Juice WRLD Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
- ^ "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved October 4, 2023. Click "TYTUŁ" and enter Let Me Know (I Wonder Why Freestyle) in the search box.
- ^ "British single certifications – Juice Wrld – Let Me Know (I Wonder Why Freestyle)". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "American single certifications – Juice Wrld – Let Me Know (I Wonder Why Freestyle)". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 29, 2021.