| "Speed It Up" | ||||
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| Single byGunna | ||||
| from the albumDrip or Drown 2 | ||||
| Released | February 11, 2019 | |||
| Genre | Trap | |||
| Length | 2:59 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Turbo | |||
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"Speed It Up" is a song by American rapperGunna, released on February 11, 2019 as the second single from his debut studio albumDrip or Drown 2 (2019). It was produced byTurbo.
The song finds Gunna melodically rapping[1] about his luxuries such as private planes, diamond chains and expensive clothes,[2][3] over a beat with heavy bass[1] and described as "very mellow, almost monotone".[2]
Alex Zidel ofHotNewHipHop wrote "There are few string elements to 'Speed It Up' but Gunna still shows up to do his thing. The beat is nice and although it may take some people a while to get warmed up to Gunna's reserved flows here, we're confident it will be more of a grower."[4] Austin Boykins ofHypebeast stated "Gunna appropriately floats over the Turbo-produced track thanks to his melodic bounce that he's also displayed on some of his featured tracks such asTravis Scott's 'Yosemite' and 'Drip Too Hard' alongsideLil Baby."[1] Alphonse Pierre ofPitchfork remarked "Like most Gunna songs, 'Speed It Up' is lyrically uncomplicated, but he uses a stop-start delivery that instantly implants every line into your brain. The Turbo beat like—Gunna's personality—is smooth, simple, and quiet. And Gunna has shamelessly lost interest in all topics that have nothing to do withdesigner clothing. Every verse feels like a weekly Gunna wardrobe update, one I endlessly look forward to".[3]
| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[5] | 96 |
| USBillboard Hot 100[6] | 91 |
| USHot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 43 |
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[8] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||