Freaky Deaky (song)

Following a commercial and critical fiasco of his sixth studio album Kyoto (2018),[1][2] Tyga followed it with Legendary (2019), which spawned the US top ten single "Taste" featuring American rapper Offset.[3][4] Subsequently, the rapper released various buzz singles and was featured in other artists songs.[5][6] One of his collaborators was Doja Cat, American artist which he first met in 2014.[7] He appeared in the remix of her 2019 track "Juicy", which ended up as the lead single of her second studio album Hot Pink (2019).[8] It became Doja Cat's first Billboard Hot 100 entry, peaking at number 41 in February 2020.[9] In an interview for British urban radio Capital Xtra, he said that after completing his verses to "Freaky Deaky" he sent the song to Doja Cat. However, due to COVID-19 pandemic, the single release was pushed with the original music video concept being scrapped.[7] For Apple Music, Tyga told Zane Lowe that he enjoys working with Doja Cat, calling her a "true artist".[10]

On February 21, 2022, Tyga and Doja Cat posted a photo of them together on social media with the caption "Friday", alluding to a possible collaboration.[10] Three days later, the former teased 18 seconds of an upcoming music video.[11] On February 25, "Freaky Deaky" was released on digital retrailers and streaming services as the first single of Tyga's upcoming eighth studio album.[12][13] Empire Distribution and RCA Records made the song available for airplay on mainstream and rhythmic contemporary panels in the United States on the same day.[14] It later officially impacted the latter format on March 8.[15] A remix by Dutch-Moroccan disc jockey R3hab was released exclusively for a digital download on Empire Distribution's on-line store on April 14.[16] The following day, it was distributed across all music platforms.[17] "Freaky Deaky" was featured on 83rd volume of Now That's What I Call Music! compilation, released on August 5 through Universal Music Group.[18]

Musically, "Freaky Deaky" is a pop-driven rap song discussing sexual inclinations backed-up by light guitar strings and urban beat.[19][20][21][22] It begins with the hook sang by Doja Cat,[21] which was described as a "breezy lullaby" by Brenton Blanchet of Complex, while Hypebeast's Dylan Kelly opined it is "cheeky".[10][23] It is followed by three verses by Tyga, in which he describes his sexual preferences.[10][20] In the third verse, he nods to the artists' earlier collaboration, the remix of "Juicy" (2019), in the line "Forever, forever, ever, juicy, baby".[24] Additionally, the track contains an "energetic" and "fierce" rap verse by Doja Cat.[10][19]

"Freaky Deaky" has been dubbed as "catchy" by Erika Marie from HotNewHipHop;[25] whereas writing for Uproxx, Wongo Okon called the track "flirtatious".[8] Westdeutscher Rundfunk's Isabel von Glahn opined that the single contains "catchy melody", while the instrumental remains "rather calm".[26] Blanchet wrote that "Freaky Deaky" feels like a "proper collaboration" with "enough vocal flourishes and backing runs".[10] In an article published on Rap-Up, it was opined that both rappers have an "undeniable chemistry".[13] Glahn compared the single with the rappers last collaboration, "Juicy", saying that "Freaky Deaky" is "even sexier".[26] Yohann Rouelle from Pure Charts said that the track is a "voluptuous and carnal invitation to succumb to your desires".[22]

"Freaky Deaky" became Doja Cat's (left) seventh number one on Rhythmic Airplay Chart, which tied her up with Mariah Carey (right) on the fifth place of female musicians with the most number ones on the chart.[27]

In the United States, "Freaky Deaky" debuted at its peak of number 43 on the US Billboard Hot 100.[24] It gradually fluctuated on the chart, and remained on it for a total of 16 weeks.[28] The single crowned Rhythmic Airplay Chart for a week,[29] on chart issue dated May 14, 2022. According to Luminate Data, it was the most played song at the US monitored rhythmic radio stations, gaining 16% growth in comparison to the previous week, where it logged number three. "Freaky Deaky" became Tyga's fourth and Doja Cat's seventh number one on the aforementioned chart. Additionally, Doja Cat became the first female artist with three songs charting simultaneously in the survey's top ten—her other singles were "Woman" (at number six) and "Get into It (Yuh)" (at number nine).[27] Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) awarded the single with a gold certification for 500,000 sold units.[30] In Canada, "Freaky Deaky" debuted at number 44 on Canadian Hot 100, while on Billboard Global 200 it entered at number 37.[31][32]

Elsewhere, "Freaky Deaky" peaked at number 36 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Tyga's eighth and Doja Cat's 11th top 40 entry.[33][34] It was cerified silver in the United Kingdom by British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for selling 200,000 copies.[35] In Australia, the single entered ARIA Singles Chart at number 29, becoming Tyga's first chart entry since "Haute"―which peaked at number 50 in June 2019―while for Doja Cat, it is her third song that became present on the chart this week, behind "Kiss Me More" (at number 24) and "Woman" (at number 28).[36] The single was certified gold by Recorded Music NZ (RMNZ) for moving 15,000 copies in New Zealand.[37]

"Freaky Deaky" music video premiered on February 25, 2022, alongside the single release.[25] It was directed by Christian Breslauer.[19] In an interview with Capital Xtra, Tyga recalled that originally the visual was set to be in snowy landscape. But due to COVID-19 pandemic, it was never recorded, and the concept changed.[7]

The music video begins with Tyga and Doja Cat exchanging lewd messages.[19][22] Later, they both prepare for an appointment using high-tech machines that help them dress up;[22] Tyga chose a "simple bright pink" outfit.[19] He is later seen riding through neon-lit city.[11] When they meet, he falls through a trap door to Doja Cat's cat-filled lair. It is preceded by a scene, where the performers are in plastic packaging, while the visual ends with Tyga being tied up by his company.[19] Doja Cat wears various sultry lingerie and colorful PVC outfits, while Tyga plays a role of a voyeur.[21] The music video was dubbed as "flirtatious" in an article published on Rap-Up;[13] whilst Mackenzie Cummings-Grady of HipHopDX called it "colorful".[20] Glahn opined that the video is "almost reminiscent of a sex tape".[26]

Digital download / streaming[39]

1. "Freaky Deaky" – 3:35

Digital download / streaming – R3hab remix[40]

1. "Freaky Deaky" (R3hab remix) – 2:20