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"B.R.O. (Better Ride Out)"
Single by A Boogie wit da Hoodie featuring Roddy Ricch
from the album Me vs. Myself
ReleasedOctober 7, 2022
Length2:58
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
A Boogie wit da Hoodie singles chronology
"Me, Myself & I"
(2022) 		"B.R.O. (Better Ride Out)"
(2022) 		"Lay Up n' Chill"
(2022)
Roddy Ricch singles chronology
"Stop Breathing"
(2022) 		"B.R.O. (Better Ride Out)"
(2022) 		"Aston Martin Truck"
(2022)

"B.R.O. (Better Ride Out)" is a song by American rapper A Boogie wit da Hoodie featuring American rapper Roddy Ricch. It was released on October 7, 2022 as the second single from the A Boogie's fourth studio album Me vs. Myself (2022). It was produced by A Boogie and S.Dot.

Background

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On October 4, 2022, A Boogie wit da Hoodie teased the song on Instagram with a video of him in a studio session with Roddy Ricch, before releasing it three days later.[1][2]

Composition

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Built on a piano instrumental,[3][4][5] the song focuses on the rappers' loyalty to their circle of friends.[2][6][7]

Critical reception

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Roddy Ricch's feature was particularly praised by critics. AllMusic regarded his verse to be one of the highlights of Me vs. Myself.[3] In an album review, Kathleen Johnston of The Daily Telegraph wrote that his feature "stands out as one of its finest efforts, with a head-bopping bass and production that is made more interesting by an acoustic piano element."[4] Robin Murray of Clash wrote that Ricch "adds additional tone and colour" to the song.[5]

Charts

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Chart performance for "B.R.O. (Better Ride Out)"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] 82
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[9] 25
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[10] 13
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] 41

References

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  1. ^ Espinoza, Joshua (October 7, 2022). "A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Taps Roddy Ricch for New Single "B.R.O. (Better Ride Out)"". Complex. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  2. ^ a b Armstrong, Megan (October 7, 2022). "A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Enlists Roddy Ricch For 'B.R.O. (Better Ride Out),' An Anthem About Loyalty". Uproxx. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Me vs. Myself - A Boogie wit da Hoodie". AllMusic. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  4. ^ a b McCormick, Neil (December 9, 2022). "Best albums of the week: Sam Ryder, SZA, Nina Hagen". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  5. ^ a b Murray, Robin (December 12, 2022). "A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie – Me vs Myself". Clash. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  6. ^ Powell, Jon (October 7, 2022). "A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie recruits Roddy Ricch for "B.R.O. (Better Ride Out)"". Revolt. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  7. ^ Jefferson, Devon (October 7, 2022). "New Singles From A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie & Roddy Ricch, Nicki Minaj + More". HipHopDX. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  8. ^ "A Boogie wit da Hoodie Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  9. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 17, 2022. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  10. ^ "A Boogie wit da Hoodie Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  11. ^ "A Boogie wit da Hoodie Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
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