"New Freezer" is a hip hop song by American rapper
Rich the Kid
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featuring
Kendrick Lamar
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released in 2017. The song, produced by Ben Jayne, was released as the lead single from Rich the Kid's debut album ''
The World Is Yours''. The original version featured guest vocals from
ASAP Ferg
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and
MadeinTYO
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. ASAP Ferg revealed in 2019 Lamar agreed to feature on the track on the condition that he would be the only feature.
Background
The song's
demo
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surfaced online in September 2017, shortly before the final version with Kendrick Lamar was released. Rapper ASAP Ferg who was originally featured on the song was later excluded, and he revealed in August 2019 that Lamar insisted on being the only feature on the song if it were to be released. Ferg said, however, he was happy the song catapulted Rich the Kid's career in the end.
Critical reception
Natalie Maher of
''Billboard'' called the song a "head-snapping cut".
Live performances
Rich the Kid and Lamar performed the song live at the
2018 Brit Awards, with Lamar standing on top of a glass box as Rich the Kid smashed a luxury car in front of the crowd.
Remixes
Lil Wayne
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and
Gudda Gudda
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recorded a remix of the song for Wayne's mixtape ''
Dedication 6''.
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
Release history
References
External links
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2017 singles
2017 songs
Kendrick Lamar songs
Rich the Kid songs
Songs written by Kendrick Lamar
Songs written by Rich the Kid
Music videos directed by Dave Free