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2017 single by Derez De'Shon
"Hardaway"
Single by Derez De'Shon
from the album Pain 2
ReleasedApril 8, 2017
Length3:56
LabelCommission Music
Songwriter(s)Derez Lenard
Producer(s)London on da Track
Derez De'Shon singles chronology
"Chose Me"
(2016) 		"Hardaway"
(2017) 		"Pain"
(2017)
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Music video
"Hardaway" on YouTube

"Hardaway" is a song by American rapper Derez De'Shon, first released on April 8, 2017 and followed by re-releases on streaming services in November and December 2017. Produced by London on da Track, it appears on the deluxe edition of De'Shon's debut studio album Pain 2 (2018) and is considered his breakout hit.

Composition

"Hardaway" is an uptempo song that finds Derez De'Shon reflecting on his struggles and perseverance in the hard times of his life to become successful, through a performance in Auto-Tune-laced vocals.

Release and promotion

The song was a sleeper hit. Its music video was released on January 15, 2018, following which the song significantly increased in popularity. It debuted on the Billboard charts Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and then Hot 100 in February 2018, debuting at number 90 on the latter. According to Nielsen Music, it raked in 7 million U.S. streams (up 17 percent), 11 million radio audience impressions (up 10 percent) and 1,000 downloads sold (up 2 percent) in the week ending February 8.

Remix

An official remix of the song with DJ Envy was released on March 16, 2018, after surfacing online a few weeks prior. It features American rappers 2 Chainz and Yo Gotti, who also reflect on the hardships of their respective pasts.

Charts

Chart performance for "Hardaway"
Chart (2018) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100 61
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) 26
US Rhythmic (Billboard) 27

References

  1. "Hardaway ‑ Single by Derez De'Shon". Spotify. April 8, 2017. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
  2. "Hardaway - Single by Derez De'Shon". Spotify. November 17, 2017. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
  3. "Hardaway - Single". Apple Music. December 8, 2017. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
  4. Findlay, Mitch (April 3, 2017). "Derez De'Shon - "Hardaway"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
  5. Zellner, Xander (February 14, 2018). "Derez De'Shon Makes Billboard Hot 100 Debut With 'Hardaway'". Billboard. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
  6. Goddard, Kevin (March 16, 2018). "Derez Deshon Recruits 2 Chainz & Yo Gotti For The Remix To "Hardaway"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
  7. Enos, Morgan (March 16, 2018). "2 Chainz, Yo Gotti & DJ Envy Unite for a Heady Remix of Derez De'Shon's Hot 100 Hit 'Hardaway'". Billboard. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
  8. "Derez De'Shon Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
  9. "Derez De'Shon Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
  10. "Derez De'Shon Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
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