Project Walls

"Project Walls"
Single by Lil Tjay featuring YoungBoy Never Broke Again
from the album 222
Released	July 7, 2023
Genre	Trap drill
Length	2:32
Label	Columbia
Songwriter(s)	Tione Merritt Kentrell Gaulden Tarik Johnston Declan Roberts Daniel Way
Producer(s)	Rvssian Decster Way9
Lil Tjay singles chronology
"June 22nd" (2023) "Project Walls" (2023)
YoungBoy Never Broke Again singles chronology
"Cut U Off" (2023) "Project Walls" (2023)

"Project Walls" is a song by American rapper Lil Tjay, released on July 7, 2023 as the second single from his third studio album 222 (2023). It features American rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again. It was produced by Rvssian, Decster and Way9.

Background

In an interview Million Dollaz Worth of Game, Lil Tjay stated one feature on 222, in particular, was special. He later told Complex he was referring to YoungBoy Never Broke Again's feature on "Project Walls".[1]

Composition

The song contains piano keys[2] and "bass bombs" in production,[3] with elements of trap and drill.[4] The artists perform in melodic vocals with use of Auto-Tune,[2][3][4] while lyrically reflecting on growing up in poverty.[1]

Critical reception

Alexander Cole of HotNewHipHop wrote "Moreover, NBA YoungBoy offers a nice touch to the song. His part matches Tjay's in terms of both energy and flow. However, it is still nice to have another voice join the mix of the track. Ultimately, Tjay is doing a formidable job of building hype for this album."[2] Chris DeVille of Stereogum called it "sing-songy and warm".[3]

Charts

Chart performance for "Project Walls"

Chart (2023)	Peak position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[5]	12
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[6]	9
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7]	32

References

1. Rose, Jordan (July 20, 2023). "Lil Tjay On His New Chance At Life, Album '222,' and Why Drill Is "Somewhat Dead"". Complex. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
2. Cole, Alexander (July 7, 2023). "Lil Tjay Drops Off "Project Walls" With NBA YoungBoy". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
3. DeVille, Chris (July 7, 2023). "Lil Tjay – "Project Walls" (Feat. NBA Youngboy)". Stereogum. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
4. Trapp, Malcolm (July 7, 2023). "Lil Tjay Taps YoungBoy Never Broke Again For "Project Walls"". Rap-Up. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
5. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. July 17, 2023. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
6. "Lil Tjay Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
7. "Lil Tjay Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 20, 2023.