LA Confidential (song)
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| Single by Tory Lanez | ||||
| Released | January 29, 2016 | |||
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| Length | 2:54 | |||
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"LA Confidential" is a song by Canadian rapper Tory Lanez. The song was released on January 29, 2016 by Mad Love Records and Interscope Records. The song is produced by Benny Blanco, Cashmere Cat, Pop and Toro.
Critical reception
[edit]"LA Confidential" received positive reviews from music critics. Rap-Up wrote, "the Toronto singer-rapper keeps it real with his girl on the rock-edged jam, singing about remaining faithful in a relationship".[1] Paul Thompson of XXL opined that the song "invokes a town with an entirely different cache" and "is exactly the kind of slinking cut that Lanez would hope to leverage into mainstream success in 2016".[2]
Music video
[edit]On March 30, 2016, a 15-second teaser of the music video was released.[3] The video premiered on MTV on April 1, 2016,[3] and was uploaded on Lanez's VEVO channel on the same day.[4]
Charts
[edit]Weekly charts
[edit]| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[5] | 24 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] | 43 |
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[7] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
| ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
[edit]- ^ "Tory Lanez – 'LA Confidential'". Rap-Up. January 29, 2016. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
- ^ Thompson, Paul (January 29, 2016). "Tory Lanez Drops 'L.A. Confidential'". XXL. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
- ^ a b "Watch a Teaser for Tory Lanez' 'LA Confidential' Video". Rap-Up. March 30, 2016. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
- ^ "Tory Lanez "LA Confidential" Video". HotNewHipHop. April 1, 2016. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
- ^ "Tory Lanez Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
- ^ "Tory Lanez Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "American single certifications – Tory Lanez – LA Confidential". Recording Industry Association of America.
External links
[edit]- Music video on YouTube
- Audio on YouTube