Strike (Holster)

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"Strike (Holster)"
Single by Lil Yachty
from the EP Tesla
ReleasedApril 7, 2023
Length2:28
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Walton
  • Aaron Bow
Lil Yachty singles chronology
"One of Those Days"
(2023) 		"Strike (Holster)"
(2023) 		"Slide" / "Solo Steppin Crete Boy"
(2023)
Music video
"Strike (Holster)" on YouTube

"Strike (Holster)" is a song by American rapper Lil Yachty, released on April 7, 2023 by Quality Control Music and Motown. It was produced by Teddy Walton and Aaron Bow.

Background[edit]

The song was first previewed in December 2022 on social media.[1][2] It was released months after Yachty released his psychedelic rock-influenced album Let's Start Here (2023), and is considered a return to his signature melodic rap sound.[3][4][5]

Composition[edit]

"Strike (Holster)" uses a melodic rap approach,[5] featuring "space-age" synths, a "laid-back" atmosphere,[5][6] and a "sonic vibrato utilized throughout" the song,[7] while also combining with psychedelic elements.[8] The song also contains "boastful lyrics about money, drugs, and women".[7]

Music video[edit]

An official music video was directed by Cole Bennett. It sees Lil Yachty at a forest reserve, lakeside pier, and in a parking garage where a "massive bottle is seen strapped to a Maybach". He wears a different outfit for each of the locations; respectively, they are flannel and denim, bright red, and black clothing.[9] His sister, Nina Simone, makes a cameo at the end of the clip.[9][10]

Charts[edit]

Chart performance for "Strike (Holster)"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[11] 88
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[12] 19
US Billboard Hot 100[13] 71
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[14] 20

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Lil yachty - Holster". YouTube. December 30, 2022. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  2. ^ Cowen, Trace William (April 7, 2023). "Lil Yachty Follows Up 'Let's Start Here' With New Track "Strike (Holster)"". Complex. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  3. ^ Hynes, Hayley (April 7, 2023). "Lil Yachty's Latest Single, "Strike (Holster)" Has Arrived: Stream". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  4. ^ Kearns, Sarah (April 7, 2023). "Lil Yachty Follows Up Latest LP With New Single "Strike (Holster)"". Hypebeast. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  5. ^ a b c Darville, Jordan (April 7, 2023). "Lil Yachty returns to rap with "Strike (Holster)"". The Fader. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  6. ^ Brodsky, Rachel (April 7, 2023). "Lil Yachty – "Strike (Holster)"". Stereogum. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  7. ^ a b Powell, Jon (April 7, 2023). "Lil Yachty drops off new single "Strike (Holster)"". Revolt. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  8. ^ Gonzalez, Alex (April 7, 2023). "Lil Yachty's New Single 'Strike (Holster)' Radiates A Truly Stellar And Psychedelic Vibe". Uproxx. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  9. ^ a b Chow, Aaron (April 11, 2023). "Lil Yachty Drops Moody Music Video for "Strike"". Hypebeast. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  10. ^ Fitzgerald, Trent (April 28, 2023). "Here Are Rappers' Popular Sisters You Should Be Following on Social Media". XXL. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  11. ^ "Lil Yachty Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
  12. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 17, 2023. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
  13. ^ "Lil Yachty Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
  14. ^ "Lil Yachty Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
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