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Released | September 24, 2021 | |||
Length | 2:18 | |||
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"Too Easy" is a song by American rappers Gunna and Future. It was released through YSL Records and 300 Entertainment on September 24, 2021, as the lead single from Gunna's third studio album, DS4Ever (2022). The song was produced by Wheezy and Sean Momberger. [1]
Jon Blistein of Rolling Stone described the track's production as a "prickly harp loop around crisp drums, big bass hits and a sinister synth". [2] Gunna and Future sing about how they could easily make a hit whenever they collaborate, as well as the "riches and success they've attained in their respective careers". [3] [4] [5] [6]
The official remix of the song features American rapper Roddy Ricch and was released on December 3, 2021. [7] The remix later appeared on the album alongside the original as a bonus track.
Chart (2021–2022) | Peak position |
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Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [8] | 43 |
Global 200 ( Billboard ) [9] | 32 |
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) [10] | 12 |
Portugal (AFP) [11] | 190 |
South Africa (TOSAC) [12] | 19 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) [13] | 74 |
UK Singles (OCC) [14] | 43 |
UK Indie (OCC) [15] | 20 |
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC) [16] | 16 |
US Billboard Hot 100 [17] | 16 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [18] | 6 |
US Rhythmic ( Billboard ) [19] | 30 |
US Rolling Stone Top 100 [20] | 11 |
Chart (2022) | Position |
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US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) [21] | 62 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA) [22] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
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