Goat (song)

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"Goat"
Lil Tjay - Goat.jpg
Single by Lil Tjay
from the album F.N and True 2 Myself
ReleasedDecember 21, 2018
Length3:58
Label Columbia
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Lil Tjay singles chronology
"Long Time"
(2018)
"Goat"
(2018)
"Pa$to"
(2018)
Music video
"Goat" on YouTube

"Goat" is a song by American rapper Lil Tjay, released to streaming services on December 21, 2018. [1] It is the third single from his EP F.N (2019) and debut studio album True 2 Myself (2019). The song was produced by CashMoneyAP and CedDidit.

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Composition

Like most of Lil Tjay's music, the style of the song has been likened to that of A Boogie wit da Hoodie. [2] The lyrics find Tjay reflecting on the troubles he has overcome in his life. [3]

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada) [4] Gold40,000
United States (RIAA) [5] Platinum1,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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References

  1. "Goat - Single". Apple Music . December 21, 2018. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
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  5. "American single certifications – Lil Tjay – Goat". Recording Industry Association of America.