Suicidal (song)

"Suicidal" is a song by American rapper YNW Melly from his debut studio album Melly vs. Melvin (2019). It is YNW Melly's second song to enter the top 20, peaking at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, and his second highest-charting single as well. A remix featuring Juice Wrld was released on March 13, 2020.

"Suicidal"
Single by YNW Melly featuring Juice Wrld
from the album Melly vs. Melvin
ReleasedMarch 13, 2020
Genre
Length3:42
Label300
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Z3N
YNW Melly singles chronology
"223's"
(2019)		 "Suicidal"
(2020)
Juice Wrld singles chronology
"Godzilla"
(2020)		 "Suicidal (Remix)"
(2020)		 "No Me Ame"
(2020)
Music video
"Suicidal" on YouTube

Background

The song was originally released in November 2019 as a track from YNW Melly's debut studio album Melly vs. Melvin.[1] The remix of the song, featuring Juice Wrld, was first previewed by Melly on Instagram on December 8, 2019, the same day that Juice Wrld died.[2] It was announced on March 11, 2020, and released two days later. It is Juice's third posthumous feature, following his guest appearances on "Godzilla" by Eminem and "PTSD" by G Herbo.[3][4]

Composition

"Suicidal" is an emo rap song composed in A minor. The lyrics deal with the consequences of anguish, hatred and depression that resulted from a contemptuous breakup. Melly sings about drinking Hennessy to forget about the relationship, only to worsen his condition by becoming a drug abuser. He describes the love being "suicidal".[1]

Charts
Chart (2019) Peak

position

Australia (ARIA)[5] 50
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6] 29
US Billboard Hot 100[7] 20
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] 11

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[9] Gold 35,000

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone
sales+streaming figures based on certification alone

References
  1. "YNW Melly's 'Suicidal' Lyrics". Billboard. 2020-01-02. Retrieved 2020-05-11.
  2. "backup 🔰 on Instagram: "#YNWMelly previews unreleased version of 'Suicidal' featuring #JuiceWRLD 🔥💔 #RIPJuiceWRLD 🙏"". Instagram. Retrieved 2020-05-11.
  3. McIntyre, Hugh. "Juice WRLD Posthumously Scores Another Big Hit With His 'Suicidal' Remix". Forbes. Retrieved 2020-05-11.
  4. "Watch the New Video for YNW Melly's "Suicidal" Remix f/ Juice WRLD". Complex. Retrieved 2020-05-11.
  5. "ARIA Chart Watch #561". auspOp.
  6. "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: March 28, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
  7. "Chart Search: YNW Melly". Billboard. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
  8. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: November 16, 2019". Billboard. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
  9. "ARIA Charts - Accreditations - 2020 Singles". ARIA. 2020. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
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