Go (The Kid Laroi and Juice Wrld song)

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"[...] I got to learn from a real life legend. it's not even in my character to write long a** s*** like this but f*** it our song is about to come out and I just wanna say how much I wish you were here with me to enjoy this s***. we all love and miss you back here #LLJW" [4]

Composition

"Go" was produced by Tito Beats, Neek, and Omer Fedi and finds both rappers addressing their relationship issues. Eddie Fu of Genius noted in Juice Wrld's verse, he "references his drug addictions before apologizing to his significant other", while Laroi "gives similar promises of loyalty on the pre-chorus". [5]

Critical reception

Billboard 's John Norris said the two artists' voices blend "effortlessly". [3] Alex Zidel of HotNewHipHop said "Go" speaks to the Kid Laroi's potential as a melody-making star and, "so young, he has all the right tools to mold himself into one of the biggest artists in the world some day". [2] Triple J's Al Newstead found the two artists' chemistry works "so well, so it's a damn shame Laroi and Juice won't get to collab again". He further stated "It's still raw hearing Juice rap about 'perky with the lean' given the circumstances of the 21-year-old's death, but there's beauty in hearing him vibe with his South Sydney protege, Laroi, who continues to flex star-in-the-making quality". [6]

Chart performance

In the Kid Laroi's native Australia, "Go" debuted at number 23, the highest new entry on the ARIA Singles Chart for the chart dated 22 June 2020. [7] On the US Billboard Hot 100, it debuted at number 52, becoming the Kid Laroi's first Hot 100 entry. [8]

Music video

The official video, directed by Steve Cannon, premiered on 11 June 2020, the day before the song's release. Laroi said the whole concept of the video was "to capture and remember the moments me and Juice made together when we created this in Greece". [9] The visual begins with Juice apologizing for not attending Laroi's 16th birthday party. He promises to gift his friend $200,000 in the form of a verse. Scenes of Juice WRLD are interspersed throughout the video, showing him in the studio, at a live show, and being casual. [9] The video also alternates between "heart-rending" road footage of Juice and Laroi, and cuts to scenes shot in 2019, in Los Angeles, where Laroi is seen with a biker crew, and alone on a balcony, in front of a mic that recalls the one used by Juice at the beginning of the clip, as well as Juice also singing his verse in the studio in a few short parts of the video. [3]

Response

Billboard 's John Norris described the visual as "melancholy and affecting, but somehow, also lighthearted". [3] Amnplify Australia called the video nostalgic, noting how it features some of the intimate moments between the two rappers and "embodies the endearing dynamic that resulted in the creation of the song. The video is essentially an ode to friendship and closeness and a way for The Kid Laroi to honour his mentor". [10]

Charts

Weekly charts

"Go"
Go (The Kid Laroi and Juice Wrld song).png
Single by the Kid Laroi and Juice Wrld
from the album F*ck Love
Released12 June 2020 (2020-06-12)
RecordedAugust 2019
Genre
Length3:03
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Tito Beats
  •  Fedi
  •  Neek
The Kid Laroi singles chronology
"Fade Away"
(2020)		"Go"
(2020)		"Tell Me Why"
(2020)
Juice Wrld singles chronology
"Tell Me U Luv Me"
(2020)		"Go"
(2020)		"Pray "Put Me Down""
(2020)
Weekly chart performance for "Go"
Chart (2020)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA) [11] 23
Australia Hip Hop/R&B (ARIA) [12] 10
Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [13] 40
Greece International (IFPI) [14] 85
Ireland (IRMA) [15] 42
Lithuania (AGATA) [16] 88
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) [17] 32
Portugal (AFP) [18] 95
UK Singles (OCC) [19] 43
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC) [20] 27
US Billboard Hot 100 [21] 52
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [22] 22
US Rhythmic ( Billboard ) [23] 30
US Rolling Stone Top 100 [24] 27

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for "Go"
Chart (2020)Position
Australian Artist (ARIA) [25] 22
Chart (2021)Position
Australian Artist (ARIA) [26] 35

Certifications

Certifications for "Go"
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [27] Platinum70,000‡
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil) [28] Gold20,000‡
Canada (Music Canada) [29] 2× Platinum160,000‡
Portugal (AFP) [30] Gold5,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI) [31] Silver200,000‡
United States (RIAA) [32] 2× Platinum2,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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