B1llionz Explained

"Billionz" is a song by British rapper M1llionz. It was released as a single on 9 July 2020 and peaked at number 39 on the UK Singles Chart, spending five weeks in the top 100.^[1]

Production

M1llionz broke through at the end of 2019 with his song "North-West", and he also released the anthem "Y Pree" at the start of 2020, but B1llionz was the first single to make an impact on the UK charts.^[2] The lyrics tell the story of how M1llionz's life has changed since his rapid career rise, and the money that has come along with it.^[3] The music video was shot by director Teeeezy C, who had also produced videos for Digga D and Nafe Smallz.^[4] The song achieved over 890,000 streams on its first week of release.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ainsley . Helen. Jawsh 685 and Jason Derulo's Savage Love claims third week at Official Singles Chart top spot . Official Charts Company . 17 July 2020 . 12 October 2020.
2. Web site: GRM EXCLUSIVE: M1LLIONZ TALKS HUMBLE BEGINNINGS, DREAM COLLABS & MIXTAPE RUMOURS . 9 July 2020 . 12 October 2020.
3. Web site: Lynch . Jack . M1llionz Levels Up On New Garage-Tinged Drill Cut "B1llionz" . Complex . 10 July 2020 . 12 October 2020.
4. Web site: Wenham-Kenyon . Keziah . How director Teeeezy C took Birmingham to Nairobi in the video for M1llionz' Lagga . Crack Magazine . 15 September 2020 . 12 October 2020.
5. Web site: Radar Roundup – July 17, 2020: The killer new music you need to hear this week . New Musical Express . 12 October 2020.