"Guatemala" is a song by American singer and rapper

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in collaboration with his brother and fellow American rapper Slim Jxmmi, the other half of

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. It was released on April 11, 2018 as the second single from Lee's debut studio album '' Swaecation'' (2018), part of a

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's third studio album ''

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.'' and was produced by Mally Mall, TuneDaRula and Rubin.

Composition

"Guatemala" is a

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and

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-inspired song. It features a "minimal Caribbean-styled backbeat" and "airy synths" in the production. In

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vocals, Swae Lee suggests to his girlfriend that they go on vacation to Guatemala, on private jets, and sings about "quiet moments of seduction". Slim Jxmmi's verse has been described as a blend of rapping and singing.

Music video

The official music video was released on June 22, 2018, and was filmed in Guatemala a month before the 2018 Volcán de Fuego eruption. The video opens with a message noting this and with the words, "Our hearts and prayers are with the people of Guatemala." It shows Rae Sremmurd enjoying a vacation in Guatemala, where they dance with the locals and "finesse the ladies". The song also features cameos from Mike Will Made It and Mally Mall.

Live performances

Rae Sremmurd performed the song on ''

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'' and ''

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'' on July 17 and August 9, 2018 respectively.

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