Do What I Want
| "Do What I Want" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Lil Uzi Vert | |
| from the album The Perfect LUV Tape | |
| Released | July 31, 2016 |
| Length | 2:55 |
| Label | Atlantic |
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | |
"Do What I Want" is a song by American rapper Lil Uzi Vert. It was released on July 31, 2016, as the first track off of their mixtape The Perfect LUV Tape. The track peaked at number one on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.
In 2022, American rapper Kid Cudi released a song of the same name and it was included on his eighth solo album Entergalactic (2022).
Music video
[edit]The music video for the track was released on April 27, 2017.[1][2] The video was filmed in Honolulu, Hawaii.[3]
Critical reception
[edit]The track received generally positive reviews. Michael Saponara of Billboard called the track "an inspiration to fans across the globe".[4] Sheldon Pearce of Pitchfork said that the track "sums up Uzi’s core philosophy".[5]
Media usage
[edit]The song was used in an October 2016 commercial for Westbrook 0.2 Jordans featuring Russell Westbrook.[6]
The song was used in NBA 2K18's soundtrack.[7]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] | 95 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[9] | 1 |
| US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles (Billboard)[10] | 1 |
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[11] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
[edit]- ^ "Lil Uzi Vert Throws a Pool Party in 'Do What I Want' Video". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^ "Lil Uzi Vert Gets Wild in Hawaii for 'Do What I Want' Video". XXL. 27 April 2017. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^ "Lil Uzi Vert Hits Honolulu in New "Do What I Want" Video". Complex. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^ "Lil Uzi Vert's 15 Best Songs: Critic's Picks". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^ "The 20 Best Lil Uzi Vert Songs". Pitchfork. 27 May 2020. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^ "Russell Westbrook Shows Off His Moves in Jordan's Latest Spot". Ad Age. 31 October 2016. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^ "NBA 2K18 Soundtrack Revealed; Includes 50 Tracks Featuring Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Pitbull and More". 23 July 2017.
- ^ "Lil Uzi Vert Chart History: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^ "Lil Uzi Vert Chart History: Bubbling Under Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^ "Lil Uzi Vert Chart History: Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 29, 2020. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^ "American single certifications – Lil Uzi Vert – Do What I Want". Recording Industry Association of America.