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Sweet (Brockhampton song)

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"Sweet"
Single by Brockhampton
from the album Saturation II
ReleasedAugust 22, 2017
Genre
Length4:34
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Kiko Merley
  • Romil Hemnani
  • Jabari Manwa
Brockhampton singles chronology
"Junky"
(2017)
"Sweet"
(2017)
"Boogie"
(2017)
Music video
"Sweet" on YouTube

"Sweet" (stylized in all caps) is a song by American hip hop boy band Brockhampton, released on August 22, 2017 as the fourth single from their second studio album Saturation II (2017).

Composition

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In the song, members Matt Champion, Dom McLennon, Merlyn Wood, Ameer Vann and Joba rap about their respective backgrounds and the struggles they have faced while growing up.[1] Kevin Abstract performs the chorus.[2][3]

Critical reception

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Joe Price of Complex described the song as "incredibly catchy" and considered its hook to be one of Brockhampton's best.[2] Matthew Strauss of Pitchfork wrote that Dom McLennon "puts on a show" in the song.[4] Neil Z. Yeung of AllMusic commented the song "lures listeners with its unorthodox production".[5]

Live365 placed it at number six in their list "Top 10 Brockhampton Songs".[6]

Music video

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The music video was directed by Kevin Abstract, shot by Ashlan Grey,[1][2][3] and filmed in Van Nuys, Los Angeles.[1] It features grainy visuals[3] and has been described as "low-concept but highly effective".[7]

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[8] Gold 500,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ a b c Goddard, Kevin (August 22, 2017). "Sweet". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Price, Joe (August 22, 2017). "Brockhampton Share One Last Preview of 'Saturation II' with New "Sweet" Video". Complex. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  3. ^ a b c Holmes, Charles (August 23, 2017). "Brockhampton Release Two New Videos for "Sweet" and "Follow"". XXL. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  4. ^ "BROCKHAMPTON: SATURATION II Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
  5. ^ "Saturation II - BROCKHAMPTON | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
  6. ^ Milewski, Kathryn (January 19, 2022). "Top 10 Brockhampton Songs". Live365. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  7. ^ Helman, Peter (August 22, 2017). "Brockhampton – "Sweet" Video". Stereogum. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  8. ^ "American single certifications – Brockhampton – Sweet". Recording Industry Association of America.