A Cold Sunday

"A Cold Sunday"
Single by Lil Yachty
from the EP Something Ether
ReleasedFebruary 2, 2024
GenreHip hop
Length1:47
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Tatalovich
Lil Yachty singles chronology
"When We Die (Can We Still Get High?)"
(2024) 		"A Cold Sunday"
(2024) 		"Something Ether"
(2024)
Music video
"A Cold Sunday" on YouTube

"A Cold Sunday" is a song by American rapper Lil Yachty, released on February 2, 2024, as the lead single from his EP Something Ether (2024). Produced by Aris Tatalovich, it contains a sample of "Inspiration of My Life" by the band Citation.

Background

On December 13, 2023, Lil Yachty teased the song on TikTok as the third installment of his "Verses I'm Proud of" series.[1]

Composition

"A Cold Sunday" contains a boom bap instrumental[2][3][4] and jazz riff[4][5][6][7] accompanied with looping chopped-up guitar and vocal samples,[3][8][9][10] over which Lil Yachty ruminates on heartbreak[2][4][7][11] and his life[6] (according to his press release, "living the life of a rolling stone").[2][4] At one point, he makes a reference to City Girls and their song "Act Up".[10] He also raps about the value of his material wealth,[11] including recklessly spending large amounts of money on cars and women, which he hints takes place on Collins Avenue. At the end of the song, he shows pride in his lifestyle and states he does not care if people do not like him.[12]

Critical reception

The song was well-received by music critics. Ken Partridge of Genius commented the song highlights Lil Yachty's "playfulness and lyrical dexterity" and considered it a time when "he'll remind you that he's a better rapper than many people give him credit for."[12] Zachary Horvath of HotNewHipHop stated, "What is impressive about this 1:47-long track, is the lyrical prowess Yachty is displaying. It has similar vibes to his and J. Cole's 'The Secret Recipe.'"[3] Alex Gonzalez of Uproxx wrote of the song, "Yachty reminds of his rap chops, reiterating how much he's evolved as an artist."[9]

Music video

The music video was directed by AMD Visuals and released alongside the single. It sees Lil Yachty performing the song through five frames simultaneously, each from different angles,[7][11][12] in front of a white background.[6] He wears a white long-sleeve shirt, ripped jean shorts, blue bandana and furry boots.[6][10][12]

Charts

Chart performance for "A Cold Sunday"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[13] 40
US Billboard Hot 100[14] 87
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[15] 31

References

  1. ^ "Verses Im Proud Of Part 3". TikTok. December 13, 2023. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Espinoza, Joshua (February 2, 2024). "Lil Yachty Drops New Single and Video "A Cold Sunday"". Complex. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Horvath, Zachary (February 2, 2024). "Lil Yachty's Lyrical Ability Progresses Further On "A COLD SUNDAY"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d Allah, Sha Be (February 2, 2024). "Lil Yachty Drops New Track And Video For "A Cold Sunday"". The Source. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  5. ^ Renshaw, David (February 2, 2024). "Lil Yachty shares new song "A Cold Sunday"". The Fader. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  6. ^ a b c d Bernstein, Elaina (February 2, 2024). "Lil Yachty Slides on "A Cold Sunday"". Hypebeast. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  7. ^ a b c Corcoran, Nina (February 2, 2024). "Lil Yachty Shares Video for New Song "A Cold Sunday": Watch". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  8. ^ Breihan, Tom (February 2, 2024). "Lil Yachty – "A Cold Sunday"". Stereogum. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  9. ^ a b Gonzalez, Alex (February 2, 2024). "Lil Yachty Continues To Showcase His Musical Versatility With His New Single, 'A Cold Sunday'". Uproxx. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  10. ^ a b c Corrine, Amber (February 2, 2024). "Lil Yachty Delivers Video For Smooth Freestyle "A Cold Sunday"". Vibe. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  11. ^ a b c Paul, Larisha (February 2, 2024). "Lil Yachty Weathers Heartbreak and Raps Across Five Screens in 'A Cold Sunday' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  12. ^ a b c d Partridge, Ken (February 2, 2024). "Lil Yachty Flexes His Rap Skills On New Song "A Cold Sunday"". Genius. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  13. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. February 12, 2024. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  14. ^ "Lil Yachty Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  15. ^ "Lil Yachty Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 16, 2024.