Royalty (XXXTentacion song)
"Royalty" is a song by American rapper and singer XXXTentacion featuring Ky-Mani Marley, Stefflon Don, and Vybz Kartel. It was released on July 19, 2019, as the first single from XXXTentacion's fourth and final studio album, Bad Vibes Forever. The song was produced by JonFX.
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Single by XXXTentacion featuring Ky-Mani Marley, Stefflon Don, and Vybz Kartel | ||||
from the album Bad Vibes Forever | ||||
Released | July 19, 2019 | |||
Recorded | 2018-2019 | |||
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Length | 3:24 | |||
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Producer(s) | John Crawford | |||
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Background
About five months before XXXTentacion's death, X had posted on his Instagram story that he would be collaborating on a song with Vybz Kartel. After X's death, his mother, Cleopatra Bernard announced on Instagram that the song "Royalty" would be released on July 19, 2019, with additional features from Ki-Mani Marley and Stefflon Don. It was originally reported by the Los Angeles Times that the single would be on the upcoming deluxe version of X's sophomore album, ?, but it was instead released on his fourth studio album, Bad Vibes Forever.[2][3][4][5]
Personnel
- Jahseh Onfroy – songwriting, composition
- Ky-Mani Marley – songwriting, composition
- Stefflon Don - songwriting, composition
- Vybz Kartel - songwriting, composition
- JonFX – songwriting, composition, production
- Koen Heldens – mixing
- Kevin Peterson – mastering
- Dave Kutch – mastering
References
- "XXXTentacion's Estate Releases Dancehall-Inspired 'Royalty': Listen".
- Saponara, Michael (2019-07-19). "XXXTentacion's Estate Releases Dancehall-Inspired 'Royalty': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 2022-03-24.
- Berry, Peter A. BerryPeter A. "Hear New XXXTentacion Song "Royalty"". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2022-03-24.
- "Here's XXXTentacion's Posthumous Track "Royalty"". Complex. Retrieved 2022-03-24.
- "XXXTENTACION's Estate Announces New Song "Royalty" Drops This Week". HotNewHipHop. 2019-07-17. Retrieved 2022-03-24.