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2017 single by Tory Lanez
"Shooters"
Single by Tory Lanez
from the album Memories Don't Die
ReleasedSeptember 22, 2017
GenreTrap
Length3:28
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)C-Sick
Tory Lanez singles chronology
"Special 4 U"
(2017) 		"Shooters"
(2017) 		"Skrt Skrt"
(2017)
Music video
"Shooters" on YouTube

"Shooters" is a song by Canadian rapper Tory Lanez, released on September 22, 2017, as the lead single from his second studio album Memories Don't Die (2018). The track was produced by C-Sick.

Composition

The song contains horn-led production, beginning with a "grand, cinematic" beat in the style of trap. Lyrically, Tory Lanez brags about his success, including his wealth, luxuries, and relationships with women.

Music video

An official music video of the song premiered exclusively on Billboard on October 12, 2017. The video addresses the theme of police brutality, inspired by the documentary miniseries Time: The Kalief Browder Story. In an interview with Billboard, Tory Lanez explained:

"His story led me to research various cases of people who were wrongfully charged, and I looked up statistics on how many unarmed Black people are shot each year – and how many of those officers were indicted. The numbers were staggering: hundreds of deaths, with less than one percent of officers convicted." "I imagined that, at times, those families might have thought, "What if I could go kill the officer who killed my son or nephew?" What I'm trying to convey with this message is that, no matter how you may feel, violence is not the answer. Even with the cops, killing us isn't the answer either."

The video, co-directed with Zac Facts, opens with a disclaimer explaining the inspiration and intentions behind the intro, along with the message, "Sometimes the only justice is injustice". Following this, the video begins with a skit in which Lanez and a friend seek revenge on a police officer who had shot and killed Lanez's cousin. They sneak into the officer's home and kill him. As they leave, they are confronted by two white police officers who question and aim their guns at them. Lanez and his friend respond calmly, raising their arms up in a "Hands up, don't shoot" gesture. Tory's friend is shot dead by the police, prompting Tory to pull out his gun in retaliation, only to be killed as well. The visual then transitions to scenes of Lanez wearing luxury clothing, driving expensive cars, and surrounded by women smoking marijuana.It also shows Lanez with woman holding guns, men being arrested, and American flag with bullet holes painted on the back of a woman. The video ends with a dead body laid out on a concrete floor, covered in flowers to symbolize the innocence of unarmed people who have died.

Charts

Chart performance for "Shooters"
Chart (2017–2018) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100) 68
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard) 19

Certifications

Certifications for "Shooters"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada) Gold 40,000
United States (RIAA) Gold 500,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. Slingerland, Calum (September 22, 2017). "Tory Lanez "Shooters"". Exclaim!. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  2. ^ Penrose, Nerisha (September 22, 2017). "Tory Lanez Returns With New Single 'Shooters': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  3. C.M., Emmanuel (September 22, 2017). "Tory Lanez Reps His "Shooters" for New Song". XXL. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  4. ^ Penrose, Nerisha (October 12, 2017). "Tory Lanez Tackles Police Brutality in 'Shooters' Video: Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  5. ^ Thiessen, Brock (October 12, 2017). "Tory Lanez Takes on Police Violence with New "Shooters" Video". Exclaim!. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  6. ^ India, Lindsey (October 12, 2017). "Tory Lanez Fights Against Police Brutality in "Shooters" Video". XXL. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  7. ^ Miss2bees (October 12, 2017). "Tory Lanez Tackles Police Brutality in "Shooters" Video". The Source. Retrieved 7 May 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ Findlay, Mitch (October 12, 2017). "Tory Lanez Tackles Police Brutality In Powerful "Shooters" Video". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  9. ^ Boykins, Austin (October 12, 2017). "Tory Lanez Shares His Personal Fears in New "Shooters" Video". Hypebeast. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  10. "Tory Lanez Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  11. "Tory Lanez Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  12. "Canadian single certifications – Tory Lanez – Shooters". Music Canada.
  13. "American single certifications – Tory Lanez – Shooters". Recording Industry Association of America.
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