Laneswitch

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"Laneswitch"
Lil Tjay - Laneswitch.jpg
Single by Lil Tjay
from the album F.N and True 2 Myself
ReleasedJuly 26, 2019
Length2:30
Label Columbia
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • JD On Tha Track
  • Nagra
Lil Tjay singles chronology
"Lying"
(2019)
"Laneswitch"
(2019)
"F.N"
(2019)
Music video
"Laneswitch" on YouTube

"Laneswitch" (stylized in all caps) is a song by American rapper Lil Tjay, released on July 26, 2019 as the fifth single from his EP F.N (2019) and debut studio album True 2 Myself (2019). It was produced by JD On Tha Track and Nagra.

Contents

Composition and critical reception

Alex Zidel of HotNewHipHop described the song as "catchy". [1] Farah Idrees of Earmilk wrote of the song, "Tjay showcases uniqueness in the way that the melodically flows over the subtle bounce of the beat. His rapping ability is equally distinct as he so honestly and confidently raps, 'F*ck it, I know I'm still young, I know I'm still dumb/ Man, I'm tryna change sh*t'. Authentic and playful, he doesn't shy away from repping New York and standing in his truth, he raps, 'My city, I'm tryna rename this' so rightfully confident; Lil Tjay is in this for the long haul." [2]

Music video

The music video was released alongside the single. It sees Lil Tjay being around his friends and performing at concerts. [2]

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [3] Gold500,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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References

  1. Zidel, Alex (July 26, 2019). "Lil Tjay Continues To Blow Up With "LANESWITCH"". HotNewHipHop . Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  2. 1 2 Idrees, Farah (August 1, 2019). "Lil Tjay is skillful as he is confident on "LANESWITCH"". Earmilk. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  3. "American single certifications – Lil Tjay – Laneswitch". Recording Industry Association of America.