N.H.I.E.

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"N.H.I.E."
Single by 21 Savage and Doja Cat
from the album American Dream
ReleasedJanuary 17, 2024
Genre Hip hop
Length2:23
Label
  • Epic
  • Slaughter Gang
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
21 Savage singles chronology
"Call Me Revenge"
(2024)
"N.H.I.E." / "Redrum"
(2024)
"Née-Nah"
(2024)
Doja Cat singles chronology
"Agora Hills"
(2023)
"N.H.I.E."
(2024)
"Masc"
(2024)

"N.H.I.E." is a song by British-American rapper 21 Savage and American rapper and singer Doja Cat on the former's third studio album, American Dream (2024). [1] It was sent to Italian contemporary hit radio on January 17, 2024, alongside "Redrum", as the lead singles from the album. [2] The record was produced by Kurtis McKenzie, Scribz Riley, and Jonah Stevens. [3] "N.H.I.E." stands for "never have I ever".

Contents

Composition

Teejay Small for HotNewHipHop wrote that "Doja Cat stuns with her trademark blend of melody and humor", [4] while Mosi Reeves for Rolling Stone praised Doja Cat's "whispery adlibs".

Lyrics

Fans claim that on Doja Cat's verse that she was praising the Ifá

Critical reception

Writing for Clash , Robin Murray stated that "Doja Cat provides balance" on the record. [5]

Charts

Chart performance for "N.H.I.E."
Chart (2024)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA) [6] 51
Australia Hip Hop/R&B (ARIA) [7] 11
Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [8] 15
France (SNEP) [9] 95
Global 200 ( Billboard ) [10] 19
Ireland (IRMA) [11] 39
Latvia (LAIPA) [12] 8
Lithuania (AGATA) [13] 13
Netherlands (Single Top 100) [14] 86
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) [15] 37
Poland (Polish Streaming Top 100) [16] 52
Portugal (AFP) [17] 60
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100) [18] 37
South Africa (TOSAC) [19] 13
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan) [20] 11
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) [21] 29
UK Singles (OCC) [22] 27
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC) [23] 10
US Billboard Hot 100 [24] 19
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [25] 9

Release history

Release history for "N.H.I.E."
RegionDateFormatLabelRef.
ItalyJanuary 17, 2024 Contemporary hit radio [2]


Certifications

Certifications for "Née-Nah"
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada) [26] Gold40,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.


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