1942 (song)
# 1942 (song)

"1942" is a hip hop song by American rapper G-Eazy, featuring guest vocals from rappers Yo Gotti and YBN Nahmir. The artists co-wrote the song with singer Jeremih, as well as its producers Hitmaka, Smash David and SkipOnDaBeat. It was released by RCA Records on April 13, 2018, as the second single for the soundtrack to the film Uncle Drew (2018).

## Music video

The music video premiered on May 17, 2018 on G-Eazy's Vevo account.

## Composition

"1942" features a "hypnotic and bouncy production" from Hitmaka and "a catchy hook" provided by Gotti. Lyrically, G-Eazy raps about ignoring the rules and doing whatever he wants.

## Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.

* Hitmaka – production
* Smash David – production
* SkipOnDaBeat – production
* Jeremih — songwriting
* Jaycen Joshua – mix engineering
* David Nakaji – engineering assistance
* Ben Milchev – engineering assistance
* Dakari – record engineering
* Brian White – record engineering

## Charts

| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
| - | - |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100) | 90 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 70 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) | 29 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard) | 12 |

## Certifications

| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
| - | - | - |
| Canada (Music Canada) | Platinum | $80,000^‡$ |
| United States (RIAA) | Platinum | $1,000,000^‡$ |
| $^‡$ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |||

## Release history

| Region | Date | Format | Label |
| - | - | - | - |
| Various | April 13, 2018 | Digital downloadstreaming | RCA |
| United States | May 29, 2018 | Rhythmic contemporary radio | BPGRVGRCA |
| United States | May 29, 2018 | Urban contemporary radio | BPGRVGRCA |
