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For the song by Tori Kelly, see Unbreakable Smile. For the song by Todrick Hall, see Straight Outta Oz.

"Expensive" is a song by American singer Ty Dolla $ign featuring Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj. The song was released on August 28, 2020, as the second single from the former's third studio album, Featuring Ty Dolla $ign.[1][2] The song was released alongside an official music video.[1]

Background

Ty previewed the record along with another off Dream House that featured the rapper YG on April 12, 2020.[3] The original version of the song featured G-Eazy and leaked in full August 6, 2020.[4] The final version with Minaj was released on August 28, 2020.[5][6][7]

Music video

The official music video coincided with the single release.[1] It features Ty's girlfriend coming home with a luxury vehicle full of gifts and wrapped boxes. Minaj uses green screen technology and only appears from the waist up.[8]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[9]

  • Ty Dolla Sign – lead artist, producer
  • Nicki Minaj – featured artist
  • OkayJJack – additional production
  • BlueySport – producer
  • WILLVZ – producer
  • James Royo – producer
  • Nicolas De Porcel - mastering
  • Mixed by Ali - mixing

Charts

Chart (2020) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] 19
US Billboard Hot 100[11] 83
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] 27
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[13] 31
US Rolling Stone Top 100[14] 71

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Expensive"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various August 28, 2020
Atlantic [15]

References

  1. ^ a b c Ty Dolla Sign (confirmed account) [@tydollasign] (August 27, 2020). "Expen$ive @NICKIMINAJ single + video drops tonight 9pm PT 💎💲👸🏽" (Tweet). Retrieved August 27, 2020 – via Twitter.
  2. ^ "Expensive (feat. Nicki Minaj) - Single". AudioDorks. Retrieved August 28, 2020.
  3. ^ "Ty Dolla Sign Previews New Music With YG & Nicki Minaj". Hot New Hiphop. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  4. ^ "Ty Dolla Sign & G-Eazy - Expensive". Hype New Hiphop. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
  5. ^ "Ty Dolla Sign Previews Unreleased Music featuring Nicki Minaj". The Source. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
  6. ^ "Ty Dolla $ign Announces New Single 'Expensive', Featuring Nicki Minaj". NME. Retrieved August 28, 2020.
  7. ^ "Watch Ty Dolla $ign and Nicki Minaj's New Video For "Expensive"". Revolt. Retrieved August 28, 2020.
  8. ^ "Ty Dolla $ign - Expensive (feat. Nicki Minaj) [Official Music Video]" – via www.youtube.com.
  9. ^ "Expensive (feat. Nicki Minaj) - Ty Dolla Sign". Tidal. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
  10. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. September 7, 2020. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  11. ^ "Ty Dolla $ign Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  12. ^ "Ty Dolla $ign Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  13. ^ "Ty Dolla $ign Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  14. ^ "Top 100 Songs, August 28, 2020 - September 3, 2020". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on September 16, 2020. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
  15. ^ "Expensive (feat. Nicki Minaj) by Ty Dolla $ign". Apple Music. Archived from the original on September 5, 2020. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
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