| Gospel | |
| Cover: | Gospel_-_Rich_Chigga,_Keith_Ape_and_XXXTentacion.jpg |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Rich Brian, Keith Ape, and XXXTentacion |
| Released: | May 12, 2017 |
| Recorded: |
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| Genre: | Trap metal |
| Length: | 2:53 |
| Producer: | Ronny J |
| Chronology: | Rich Brian |
| Prev Title: | Back At It |
| Prev Year: | 2017 |
| Next Title: | Glow Like Dat |
| Next Year: | 2017 |
"Gospel" is a song by Indonesian rapper Rich Brian, South Korean rapper Keith Ape, and American rapper and singer XXXTentacion.[1] Written alongside producer Ronny J, it was released on May 12, 2017, by 88rising Music and Empire Distribution.[2]
This song was first performed at Rich Brian's Rolling Loud set on May 5, 2017.[3] In an interview with Genius about how the song came together, Rich Brian said:
I followed X on Twitter, and I mentioned him on something. My manager was like, “Oh, you fuck with X?” And then, I’m like, “Yeah. Of course.” X is actually friends with Ronny J, and I was friends with Ronny J at the time. I still am. Ronny J just FaceTimed me. They were together, and X was like, “Oh, what’s up dude? I know you.” And I was like, “Oh shit. That’s cool.” X recorded his verse right there. Ronny J already had the beat. I picked it out, because it was super cool, and I liked it. X got on it, and then after a while, the whole shit happened where he went to jail and stuff. So, we sat on the track a little bit. Then Keith Ape was like, “Yo, can I get on that?” And I was like, “Of course.” Because, everybody was like, “You should collaborate with Keith ape! You guys are both fucking Asian and shit.” Alright, whatever. Let’s do it. So, I was down. And then, X got out of jail, and he’d already had his verse on the song. Then Keith recorded his verse. I actually recorded my verse last.[4]
| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[5] | 4 |
| US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles (Billboard)[6] | 7 |