Let's Go (Key Glock song)

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"Let's Go"
Key Glock - Let's Go.jpg
Single by Key Glock
from the album Glockoma 2
ReleasedJanuary 16, 2024
Recorded2023
Length2:20
Label Paper Route Empire
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • King Wonka
  • Hadouken Beats
Key Glock singles chronology
"Bonecrusher"
(2023)
"Let's Go"
(2024)
"Money & Glocks"
(2024)
Music video
"Let's Go" on YouTube

"Let's Go" is a song by American rapper Key Glock from the deluxe edition of his third studio album Glockoma 2 (2023). Produced by King Wonka and Hadouken Beats, it contains a sample of "Zoriuszka" by Werchowyna.

Contents

Composition

The instrumental of the song features "chopped-up" choirs [1] and heavy bassline, [2] while the lyrics are about earning money by any means. [3]

Critical reception

Tallie Spencer of HotNewHipHop gave a positive review, writing "what sets 'Let's Go' apart is his ability to balance street narratives with catchy hooks, creating a track that resonates with a broad audience." In addition, she stated the production "serves as a perfect backdrop for Key Glock's assertive flow." [2]

Music video

An official music video was directed by Chris Villa. A teaser trailer for the clip was released on January 10, 2024, [4] before the visual was released on January 16, 2024. The video co-stars actress Alix Lapri and sees Key Glock executing daring, violent heists alongside her. [2] [3] [5] [6] It incorporates scenes of " John Wick -style gun fu", which Key Glock learned from a stunt coordinator for the film, [5] [6] [7] as well as flashy cars and lavish settings. [2] After winning a game of poker with a straight flush, Glock engages in a fistfight in the back of a kitchen. [7] He and Lapri kill the security through martial arts. [3] As the building blows up behind them, the duo begins their crime spree across Miami, [6] [7] which involves them disguising their identities, [6] robbing a convenience store [5] [6] and bank, stealing a car, [7] a highway police chase [2] [3] [7] and resulting shootout. [3] When the police close in on them, Key Glock carries out an unexpected escape plan. [5]

Remix

An official remix by Brazilian DJ DJ was released on March 29th 2024. A second official remix featuring late American rapper Young Dolph was released on April 12th 2024.

Charts

Chart performance for "Let's Go"
Chart (2024)Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100 [8] 59
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [9] 23
US Rhythmic ( Billboard ) [10] 25

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