Circo Loco
Second single from Her Loss that samples Daft Punk and sparked controversy over Megan Thee Stallion references.
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Canadian rapper Drake and British-American rapper 21 Savage teamed up for "Circo Loco," the second single from their joint studio album Her Loss. The track hit Italian contemporary hit radio on November 11, 2022. Built around a sample and interpolation of Daft Punk's "One More Time," the song stirred debate over lyrics that seemed to take aim at American rapper Megan Thee Stallion.
Composition
The beat uses progressing chords and booming bass, with the Daft Punk sample slowed and chopped. In his opening verse, Drake talks about his sex life before turning to the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion by Tory Lanez, rapping lines that imply she fabricated the event: "This bitch lie 'bout getting shots, but she still a stallion / She don't even get the joke, but she still smiling." He also mentions ending his feud with Kanye West for a benefit concert, claiming he did it only to please James Prince, who organized the show. 21 Savage spends his verse threatening his enemies.
Critical reception
Critics largely panned the song, focusing on the Daft Punk sample and Drake's lines about Megan Thee Stallion. Variety's Alex Swhear called it "ill-advised in its Daft Punk sample and the perplexing bars that follow." Marcus Shorter of Consequence wrote that the track "puts that misogynistic behavior on full display." HipHopDX's Matthew Ritchie said it "feels cheap and soulless," while Pitchfork's Paul A. Thompson described a "hammily stupid Daft Punk flip." Paste's Josh Svetz argued its worst offense is "butchering Daft Punk's classic 'One More Time.'"
Frequently Asked Questions
Which label released Circo Loco?
Circo Loco was released by OVO and Republic.
Who produced Circo Loco?
Circo Loco was produced by Boi-1da, Tay Keith, 40 (add., additional producer).
What genre is Circo Loco?
Circo Loco is classified as Hip hop.
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Sources
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- Wikipedia: Circo Loco (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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