WhatsApp (Wassam)

Last updated
"WhatsApp (Wassam)"
Single by Gunna
from the album One of Wun
ReleasedMay 3, 2024
Length2:28
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Gunna singles chronology
"1:59"
(2024)
"WhatsApp (Wassam)"
(2024)
"Jump"
(2024)
Music video
"WhatsApp (Wassam)" on YouTube

"WhatsApp (Wassam)" is a song by American rapper Gunna. It was released through YSL Records and 300 Entertainment as the second single from his fifth studio album, One of Wun , on May 3, 2024. Gunna wrote the song with producers Turbo and Evrgrn.

Contents

Background

On April 21, 2024, Gunna previewed the song on social media. [1] Prior to its release and the disclosure of the title, it was called "Push Back" by listeners due to the constant use of the phrase in the chorus. [2] Turbo told Billboard that the chorus was inspired by a six figure wire transfer that Gunna received to perform at a private party. [3]

Content

The song finds Gunna boasting his wealth, accomplishments in life, and outdoing his competition. [2] He also shouts out to Complex . [4]

Critical reception

Ahmad Davis of Rap-Up commented that Gunna's "exclamatory tone pairs well with the upbeat production, seeking to address any of his doubters one verse at a time." [5]

Music video

An official music video was released on May 13, 2024. Directed by Spike Jordan, it sees Gunna being tailored for a photoshoot, boarding a private jet, attending a meeting, [6] wiring money, traveling around the world, and preparing for his show in the Bittersweet Tour. [7] Throughout the video, he makes various video calls with his contacts via WhatsApp, [6] [7] [8] [9] > including rapper Flo Milli. [6] [7]

Charts

Chart performance for "WhatsApp (Wassam)"
Chart (2024)Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [10] 94
Global 200 ( Billboard ) [11] 152
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) [12] 27
US Billboard Hot 100 [13] 62
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [14] 24

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bachelor (song)</span> 2023 single by Turbo and Gunna

"Bachelor" is a song by American record producer Turbo and American rapper Gunna, released on November 3, 2023. Produced by Turbo and Gray Toomey, it contains a sample of "Do You Ever" by James Blake.

"Yosemite" is a song by American rapper and record producer Travis Scott. The song features appearances from fellow American rapper Gunna and Canadian rapper Nav. It was sent to rhythmic contemporary radio, as the third single from Scott's third studio album, Astroworld, on November 20, 2018. The artists wrote the song alongside producers June James, Turbo, and Ramy.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gunna (rapper)</span> American rapper (born 1993)

Sergio Giavanni Kitchens, known professionally as Gunna, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He signed with Young Thug's YSL Records, an imprint of 300 Entertainment in 2016, and rose to fame with his third mixtape, Drip Season 3 (2018). It moderately entered the Billboard 200, while his collaborative mixtape Drip Harder with fellow Georgia rapper Lil Baby, peaked at number four on the chart. Its lead single, "Drip Too Hard" reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100, received diamond certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Performance at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gunna discography</span>

The discography of American rapper Gunna consists of five studio albums, one compilation album, four mixtapes, one extended play, and 141 singles.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sold Out Dates</span> Single by Gunna and Lil Baby

"Sold Out Dates" is a song by American rapper Gunna featuring fellow American rapper Lil Baby, released on April 17, 2018. After the song leaked, Gunna decided to release it due to positive fan and critical reception. The song was written alongside producers Turbo and Ghetto Guitar.

"Space Cadet" is a song by American record producer Metro Boomin featuring American rapper Gunna. It was sent to rhythmic contemporary radio through Boominati and Republic on January 29, 2019, as the second single of Metro's debut studio album, Not All Heroes Wear Capes (2018).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Drip Too Hard</span> 2018 single by Lil Baby and Gunna

"Drip Too Hard" is a song by American rappers Lil Baby and Gunna, released by YSL Records, Quality Control Music, Motown and Capitol Records on September 12, 2018 as the lead single from their collaborative album Drip Harder (2018). It peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming the highest-charting song for Gunna and the third highest-charting song for Lil Baby. The song was nominated for a Grammy at the 2020 Grammy Awards for Best Rap/Sung Performance. On September 12, 2022, the song was certified RIAA Diamond selling over 10 million copies, giving them both their first Diamond certification.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">One Call (Gunna song)</span> 2019 single by Gunna

"One Call" is a song by American rapper Gunna, released on February 1, 2019, as the lead single from his debut studio album, Drip or Drown 2.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">YSL Records</span> American record label

YSL Records is an American record label based in Atlanta, Georgia. It was founded in 2016 by the Atlanta-based rapper Young Thug. The company is a label imprint of 300 Entertainment. Its artists include Gunna, Lil Keed and more. Several contemporary artists, including Future, Lil Uzi Vert, Playboi Carti, Lil Baby, Lil Gotit, NAV, Travis Scott, and Slimelife Shawty have expressed allegiance to YSL, but are not contractually signed.

Chandler A. Great, professionally known as Turbo, is an American record producer and songwriter. He is best known for his production with Young Thug, Travis Scott, Gunna, Nav, and Lil Baby.

<i>Wunna</i> (album) 2020 studio album by Gunna

Wunna is the second studio album by American rapper Gunna. It was released on May 22, 2020, by YSL Records and 300 Entertainment. The album features guest appearances from Young Thug, Nechie, Lil Baby, Roddy Ricch, and Travis Scott. The deluxe edition was released on July 24, 2020. It features additional guest appearances from Yak Gotti, Future, Nav, and Lil Uzi Vert.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Turks (song)</span> 2020 single by Nav and Gunna featuring Travis Scott

"Turks" is a song by Canadian rapper Nav and American rapper Gunna featuring fellow American rapper and singer Travis Scott. It was released on March 27, 2020, through XO and Republic as the only single from the former's third studio album, Good Intentions. The song was written by the artists alongside Cash XO and producer Wheezy. The official music video was released on March 30, 2020. The title of the song is a reference to the Turks and Caicos Islands. The three artists previously collaborated on Scott's single "Yosemite", from his third studio album, Astroworld (2018).

Tamia Monique Carter, known professionally as Flo Milli, is an American rapper. She rose to prominence after her 2018 single "Beef FloMix" and its 2019 follow up, "In the Party" both reached virality on TikTok; the latter received platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In late 2019, she signed a recording contract with Justin Goldman's '94 Sounds, an imprint of RCA Records.

American rapper and singer Flo Milli has released 2 studio albums, 1 mixtape, and 50 singles. In her early career, Flo Milli released two singles, "Beef FloMix" and "In the Party" and were a breakthrough hit. Flo Milli released her debut mixtape, Ho, Why Is You Here?, the following year.

<i>Fine Ho, Stay</i> 2024 studio album by Flo Milli

Fine Ho, Stay is the second studio album by American rapper Flo Milli, released on March 15, 2024, through '94 Sounds and RCA Records. It features guest appearances from Anycia, Cardi B, SZA, Gunna and Monaleo. Production was handled by Bangladesh, Honorable C.N.O.T.E., Johnny Goldstein, Lex Luger, and Mike Will Made It, among others. It serves as the follow-up to Flo Milli's previous projects, Ho, Why Is You Here? (2020) and You Still Here, Ho? (2022).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Never Lose Me</span> 2023 single by Flo Milli

"Never Lose Me" is a song by American rapper Flo Milli, released on November 30, 2023, through '94 Sounds and RCA Records as the lead single from her second studio album, Fine Ho, Stay (2024). Produced by Gerreaux, it received several remixes with Lil Yachty, Bryson Tiller, SZA and Cardi B. The song contains a sample of "Ron Artest" by Babyface Ray and 42 Dugg. The song became Flo Milli's first entry on the US Billboard Hot 100 and numerous international charts.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Prada Dem</span> 2024 single by Gunna featuring Offset

"Prada Dem" is a single by American rapper Gunna, featuring vocals from fellow American rapper Offset. It was released through YSL Records and 300 Entertainment as the lead single from Gunna's fifth studio album, One of Wun, on March 15, 2024. Gunna and Offset wrote the song with producers Aviator Keyyz, Evrgrn, and Fritz!. The day before the release of the song, Gunna hinted at a collaboration with Offset by posting blurry pictures of the two on social media.

<i>One of Wun</i> 2024 studio album by Gunna

One of Wun is the fifth studio album by American rapper Gunna. It was released under license to YSL Records and 300 Entertainment on May 10, 2024. The album features guest appearances from Offset, Normani, Leon Bridges, and Roddy Ricch. Production was handled by a variety of record producers, including Turbo, Teddy Walton, and Larrance Dopson, among others. It serves as the follow-up to Gunna's previous album, A Gift & a Curse (2023), in which he embarked on the Bittersweet Tour to support both albums.

"One of Wun" is a song by American rapper Gunna from his fifth studio album of the same name (2024). It was produced by Que, Byrd and Kenny Stuntin.

"On One Tonight" is a song by American rapper Gunna from his fifth studio album One of Wun (2024). It was produced by Kenny Stuntin and Nash.

References

  1. "Instagram Video". Instagram . April 21, 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  2. 1 2 Castro, Danilo (May 3, 2024). "Gunna Aims For The Neck On New Single "Whatsapp (Wassam)"". HotNewHipHop . Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  3. Saponara, Michael (May 3, 2024). "Gunna Releases Turbo-Produced Single 'WhatsApp (Wassam)' & Reveals 'One of Wun' Release Date". Billboard . Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  4. Espinoza, Joshua (May 3, 2024). "Gunna Drops "Whatsapp (Wassam)" Single and Announces New Album Release Date". Complex . Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  5. Davis, Ahmad (May 3, 2024). "Rap-Up Replay: New Music From Kendrick Lamar, Gunna, Coco Jones And More". Rap-Up . Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  6. 1 2 3 Corrine, Amber (May 14, 2024). "Gunna Makes Plays From His Phone In "Whatsapp (Wassam)" Music Video". Vibe . Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  7. 1 2 3 Bernstein, Elaina (May 14, 2024). "Gunna Taps Stefon Diggs, Flo Milli and More for "Whatsapp (Wassam)" Visual". Hypebeast . Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  8. Horvath, Zachary (May 14, 2024). "Gunna Shows Us That He's Always Making Moves In Music Video For "Whatsapp (Wassam)"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  9. Williams, Aaron (May 14, 2024). "Gunna Is An International Player In His 'Whatsapp (Wassam)' Video". Uproxx . Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  10. "Gunna Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  11. "Gunna Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  12. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. May 13, 2024. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  13. "Gunna Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  14. "Gunna Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2024.