Vicious (Tate McRae song)

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"Vicious"
Vicious - Tate McRae.jpg
Single by Tate McRae featuring Lil Mosey
ReleasedJune 19, 2020
May 5, 2021
(re-release)
Length3:04(original version)
3:02 (solo version)
Label RCA Records
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) Mark Nilan
Tate McRae singles chronology
"You Broke Me First"
(2020)
"Vicious"
(2020)
"Don't Be Sad"
(2020)
Lil Mosey singles chronology
"Only the Team"
(2020)
"Vicious"
(2020)
"Back at It"
(2020)

"Vicious" is a song by Canadian singer Tate McRae, featuring vocals from American rapper Lil Mosey. It was released on June 19, 2020 through RCA Records. [1] The song was written by the two artists, alongside producer Mark Nilan, and James Abrahart and Victoria Zaro.

Contents

Background

In a press statement, McRae said, "Super stoked to be dropping 'vicious' featuring Lil Mosey. I've always been a fan of his work, so it's super dope to have a rapper like him jump on this record. Soooo excited for everyone to hear what we've been working on!!"

She also filmed the music video herself at home during isolation, which is intertwined with animations that see her transform into her alter ego and enter another universe. [2]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal. [3]

Charts

Chart performance for "Vicious"
Chart (2020)Peak
position
Canada CHR/Top 40 ( Billboard ) [4] 35
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) [5] 35

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Vicious"
RegionDateFormat(s)LabelRef.
VariousJune 19, 2020 RCA [1]

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