4 AM (2 Chainz song)

"4 AM" is a song by American rapper 2 Chainz, featuring vocals from fellow American rapper and singer Travis Scott. It was released on September 5, 2017, as the second single from the former's fourth studio album, Pretty Girls Like Trap Music (2017). It was sent to urban contemporary radio to be released as a single on September 19, 2017, but originally was released on May 30, as a promotional single.[1] The song was produced by Murda Beatz and Cubeatz.[2]

"4 AM"
Single by 2 Chainz featuring Travis Scott
from the album Pretty Girls Like Trap Music
Released	September 5, 2017
Genre	Hip hop trap
Length	4:15
Label	Def Jam
Songwriter(s)	Tauheed Epps Jacques Webster II Shane Lindstrom Kevin Gomringer Tim Gomringer
Producer(s)	Murda Beatz Cubeatz
2 Chainz singles chronology
"Gang Up" (2017) "4 AM" (2017) "2nd to None" (2018)
Travis Scott singles chronology
"Sky Walker" (2017) "4 AM" (2017) "Deserve" (2017)
Music video
"4 AM ft. Travis Scott" on YouTube

Composition

Max Weinstein of XXL wrote that the song had a "mellow vibe" to it,[3] while Winston Cook-Wilson of Spin called it a "detuned, mid-tempo jam."[4] 2 Chainz reminisces throwing himself a surprise birthday party and listening to Lil Wayne's album Tha Carter.[5]

Music video

The music video was released on November 17, 2017. In it, 2 Chainz and Travis Scott throw a wild party with women, a couple of them topless, around them,[6] with drinking and smoking marijuana involved.[7]

Charts

Chart (2017)	Peak position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8]	50
US Billboard Hot 100[9]	55
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10]	24
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[11]	16
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[12]	36

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[13]	2× Platinum	2,000,000
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. "Urban/UAC Future Releases | R&B, Hip Hop, Release Schedule and Street Dates | ..." web.archive.org. 2017-09-06. Retrieved 2020-07-31.
2. Ortiz, Edwin (May 30, 2017). "2 Chainz Drops New Song "4 AM" f/ Travis Scott, Reveals Tracklist for 'Pretty Girls Like Trap Music'". Complex. Retrieved 2020-07-31.
3. Weinstein, Max. "2 Chainz and Travis Scott Drop Mellow New Song '4 AM' - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2020-07-31.
4. Cook-Wilson, Winston (2017-05-30). "2 Chainz Shares Pretty Girls Love Trap Music Details, Releases "4 AM" ft. Travis Scott". Spin. Retrieved 2020-07-31.
5. Roth, Madeline. "2 Chainz Parties Late With Travis Scott On New Song '4 AM'". MTV News. Retrieved 2020-07-31.
6. Berry, Peter A. "2 Chainz and Travis Scott Throw a Hotel Party in 4 AM Video - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2020-07-31.
7. "2 Chainz's "4 AM" Video Is a Woozy Trip Through the Night". www.vice.com. Retrieved 2020-07-31.
8. "2 Chainz Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
9. "2 Chainz Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
10. "2 Chainz Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
11. "2 Chainz Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
12. "2 Chainz Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
13. "American single certifications – 2 Chainz – 4:00 AM". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 20, 2020. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.