Thick of It (KSI song)

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The song was first previewed on 31 August 2024 at MF & DAZN: X Series 17 as a part of KSI's special concert. [7] On 3 October, KSI released "Thick Of It" alongside "Low", another single, for download and streaming through Atlantic Records and Warner Music Group. [1] [5] The song's release succeeded KSI's feud with content creator DanTDM in the wake of the controversy surrounding Lunchly, a product he co-founded in partnership with MrBeast and Logan Paul. [8] Following backlash against his response from the YouTube community, KSI posted a tweet linking to the song while purporting it as an apology. [8]

Reception

Upon release, the song went viral. It garnered over 5 million views within three days, with Stephen Johnson of Lifehacker declaring it the "Viral video of the week" on 7 October. [8] The song peaked at number one on YouTube's Trending for Music chart, accumulating over 11 million views despite receiving a mixed-to-negative reception upon release, [9] with general audiences and content creators criticising the song on social media. [8] [10] [11] [12] Criticism regarding the song included its lyrics and beat, and the song was described as "generic" and "lacking in substance." [2] [10] [12] Elias Andrews of HotNewHipHop wrote that the song "lacks any real song structure, and consensus is that KSI raps about as convincingly as Ed Sheeran (not a compliment)". [11] Popular live streamers Adin Ross and IShowSpeed have invited KSI to their livestreams and criticised the song. Trippie Redd joked that he was "held hostage" in making the song. [13]

KSI reacted multiple times to the song's backlash, first responding with a video titled "I'm getting cooked..." [14] He also posted on X that the hate towards his song was "not funny", and posted another video reacting to TikTok clips of the song and expressing that the hatred was forced. [15]

Credits and personnel

  • KSI – songwriting, vocals
  • Trippie Redd – songwriting, vocals
  • Ray Michael Djan Jr. – songwriting, producer, programmer
  • Anthony Kiedis – songwriting
  • Billy Crabtree – songwriting, backing vocals
  • Chad Smith – songwriting
  • Flea – songwriting
  • John Frusciante – songwriting
  • Joseph Baxter – songwriting, additional guitar
  • Miles Gould – songwriting, additional guitar
  • Vivan Proton Bellinfantie – songwriting, backing vocals
  • Stuart Hawkes – mastering
  • Geoff Swan – mixing

Charts

"Thick of It"
KSI - Thick of It.png
Single by KSI featuring Trippie Redd
Released3 October 2024
Genre Pop rap
Length2:40
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) Ray Michael Djan Jr.
KSI singles chronology
"Easy"
(2023)		"Thick of It"
(2024)		"Low"
(2024)
Trippie Redd singles chronology
"LGLG"
(2024)		"Thick of It"
(2024)
Chart performance for "Thick of It"
Chart (2024)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA) [16] 29
Australia Hip Hop/R&B (ARIA) [17] 3
Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [18] 49
Global 200 ( Billboard ) [19] 171
Iceland (Tónlistinn) [20] 28
Ireland (IRMA) [21] 14
Netherlands (Single Tip) [22] 13
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade) [23] 24
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) [24] 17
Norway (VG-lista) [25] 17
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) [26] 48
UK Singles (OCC) [27] 8
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC) [28] 1
US Billboard Hot 100 [29] 84
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [30] 22

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Thick of It"
RegionDateFormat(s)VersionLabel(s)Ref.
Various3 October 2024Original [1]
8 October 2024All Speeds Considered [31]

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