Stop Breathing

"Stop Breathing"
Single by Roddy Ricch
from the album Feed Tha Streets III
ReleasedSeptember 30, 2022
Length1:50
LabelAtlantic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Roddy Ricch singles chronology
"Ghetto Superstar"
(2022)
"Stop Breathing"
(2022)
"B.R.O. (Better Ride Out)"
(2022)
Music video
"Stop Breathing" on YouTube

"Stop Breathing" is a song by American rapper Roddy Ricch, released on September 30, 2022, as the lead single from his third mixtape Feed Tha Streets III (2022). It was produced by Turbo, JetsonMade, Pooh Beatz, and Shottie.

Composition and lyrics

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In the song, Roddy Ricch rap-sings about the wealth and material possessions that he has obtained as a result of his success: "Look out the window, what do I see? / A couple yachts, they got some thots that trot the seven seas / Got CCs and Louis Vs out of every season/ Card me please, Forgis make 'em stop breathin'".[1][2] Moreover, he mentions receiving a Ferrari from Mustard and being free from everyday struggles.[3][4]

Music video

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The music video was released alongside the single, and sees Roddy Ricch enjoying his prosperous lifestyle, such as boarding a jet and donning Louis Vuitton. The video also features clips of him with Post Malone at the Twelve Carat Tour.[2][5]

Charts

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Chart performance for "Stop Breathing"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6] 90
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[7] 24
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[8] 4
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] 31

References

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  1. ^ McKinney, Jessica (September 30, 2022). "The Best New Music This Week: Roddy Ricch, Smino, Freddie Gibbs, and More". Complex. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Gonzalez, Alex (September 30, 2022). "Roddy Ricch Shares 'Stop Breathing,' A Boastful New Single". Uproxx. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
  3. ^ "Roddy Ricch Drops New Single 'Stop Breathing'". Rap-Up. September 29, 2022. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
  4. ^ Powell, Jon (September 30, 2022). "Roddy Ricch drops off latest visual for "Stop Breathing"". Revolt. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
  5. ^ Caraan, Sophie (September 30, 2022). "Roddy Ricch Delivers Latest Single "Stop Breathing"". Hypebeast. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
  6. ^ "Roddy Ricch Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
  7. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 10, 2022. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
  8. ^ "Roddy Ricch Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
  9. ^ "Roddy Ricch Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 17, 2022.