"1942" is a hip hop song by American rapper

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, featuring guest vocals from rappers

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and

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. The artists co-wrote the song with singer

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, as well as its producers

Hitmaka Christian J. Ward (born September 9, 1985), professionally known as Hitmaka, is an American record producer and former rapper from Chicago, Illinois. Ward began his career as a rapper under the name Yung Berg, having released his debut album ''L ...

Smash David Samuel David Jimenez, professionally known as Smash David, is an American record producer and songwriter. He produced Big Sean's " Bounce Back" and "Pills & Automobiles" by Chris Brown from the ''Heartbreak on a Full Moon'' album. Early life ...

and SkipOnDaBeat. It was released by

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on April 13, 2018, as the second single for the soundtrack to the film ''

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'' (2018).

Music video

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

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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

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. *

– production *

– production * SkipOnDaBeat – production *

— songwriting *

Jaycen Joshua Jaycen Joshua is a mix engineer and music producer who owns the revered Canton House Studios in Studio City, California. Joshua started his mix career in 2005 when he became partners with his mentor Dave Pensado and formed The Penua Project. Joshu ...

– mix engineering * David Nakaji – engineering assistance * Ben Milchev – engineering assistance * Dakari – record engineering * Brian White – record engineering

Charts

Certifications

Release history

References

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