"Bartier Cardi" is a song recorded by American rapper

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featuring guest vocals from Atlanta-based rapper

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. It was released on December 22, 2017, as the second single from her debut studio album ''

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'' (2018). The song was written by the two performers and its producers

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and Cheeze Beatz. Its official music video received a nomination for

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at the

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Background

Cardi B teased the release of the single through social media and confirmed it on December 20. Before the release, she became the first female rapper to send her first three ''Billboard'' Hot 100 entries to the top 10, with "

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", "

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" and "

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". The original version of the song leaked in January 2020 and featured rapper

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Composition

Cardi B raps a series of triplet rhythms over a minimal

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beat and synth chords, as noted by ''

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''. Themes in the lyrics include her attraction for diamonds, sports cars and sex. 21 Savage raps a similar theme from a male perspective. '' XXL'' described Cardi's triplet flow as

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-esque.

Critical reception

Sheldon Pearce of ''

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'' noted "her phrases sway naturally, the same way her chatter does. She never minces words, and in these verses, her taunts and insults are even more cutting." He opined the single is "even more audacious" than her previous "Bodak Yellow" and "full of the same controlled aggression", though "not as instantly quotable". He added "Cardi has a distinct presence, and next to the inexpressive 21

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she seems even livelier."

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in ''

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'' described it as a "sinister, greasy number full of quick-tongued rapping", featuring a "charmingly snarling verse" from 21 Savage. Jose Martinez of ''

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'' described it as a "banger", and Sidney Madden of

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opined, for its "fairly simple rhyme scheme" it is "perfect" for fans to "belt out in the club". For Tosten Burks of ''

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'', 21 Savage "feels out of place".

Music video

Directed by

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, the music video premiered on April 2, 2018. In the video, Cardi B performs on a silver-covered stage in red fur, satin lingerie and diamonds. The visuals are reminiscent of the Hollywood's golden era, as noted by a ''

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'' editor. The clip features a guest appearance by

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. The video features paid promotion from

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, which Cardi B is an ambassador for. Throughout the video, many Instagram influencers and models appear including Salem Mitchell, Widney Bazile, Ashourina Washington, Destiny Anderson, and Leanna. Numerous male models are seen standing like the Statue of David in white boxer briefs, among them include twins Austin & Alec Proeh.

Live performances

A snippet of the song was included during her performance with

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of the song "

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" at the

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. Cardi performed "Bartier Cardi" during a medley at the

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. On April 7, 2018, Cardi B performed the song in a medley with "

" on ''

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''.

Awards and nominations

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Release history

References

External links

* {{authority control 2017 singles 2017 songs Atlantic Records singles Cardi B songs 21 Savage songs Songs written by Cardi B Songs written by 21 Savage Songs written by 30 Roc