Actin Up
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| Single by Tommy Richman | ||||
| Released | February 7, 2025 | |||
| Genre | Pop rap | |||
| Length | 2:13 | |||
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| "Actin Up" on YouTube | ||||
"Actin Up" is a song by American rapper Tommy Richman, released on February 7, 2025. It was produced by Jonah Roy and Kavi.
Background
[edit]Tommy Richman teased the song with a snippet on social media on January 29, 2025.[1] He described the song as "a statement piece made a few months ago as an act of frustration and feeling underestimated. It's an anthem that speaks about giving an underdog a chance."[2]
Composition
[edit]"Actin Up" is a pop rap song.[3] It borrows elements from Southern hip hop songs in the 2000s; the production contains "plinky" synth sounds, heavy bass kicks[4] and a steel drum beat similar to that of "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" by Soulja Boy.[1][3][4][5] Tommy Richman raps in his trademark melodic style.[3]
Critical reception
[edit]Tom Breihan of Stereogum commented on the song, "Its ultra-rudimentary beat is built from steel-drum patches, like something Soulja Boy would've spent five minutes making in 2007, and Richman sings through what sounds like a mic that's been run over by a steamroller. These are good things. The song floats."[5]
Music video
[edit]The music video was released alongside the song. It sees Tommy Richman partying with his friends at night in various places, including outside a gas station (where he also appears alongside a bouncing car),[2][4] the side wall of a nightclub and patio of a local greasy spoon.[4]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
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| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[6] | 2 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 37 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Andrews, Elias (January 29, 2025). "Tommy Richman Reignites Fan Interest With Catchy New Snippet". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
- ^ a b Kelly, Dylan (February 9, 2025). "Tommy Richman Returns With Party Track "ACTIN UP"". Hypebeast. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
- ^ a b c Horvath, Zachary (February 7, 2025). "Tommy Richman Has Another Potential Viral Hit On Deck With "ACTIN UP"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
- ^ a b c d Williams, Aaron (February 7, 2025). "Tommy Richman May Not Consider Himself Hip-Hop, But His 'Actin Up' Video Sure Is". Uproxx. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
- ^ a b Breihan, Tom (February 7, 2025). "Tommy Richman – "Actin Up"". Stereogum. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
- ^ "Tommy Richman Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
- ^ "Tommy Richman Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 28, 2025.