TYG (song)
| "TYG" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Megan Thee Stallion featuring Spiritbox | |
| from the album Megan: Act II | |
| Released | October 25, 2024 |
| Recorded | 2024 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 2:27 |
| Label | Hot Girl Productions |
| Songwriters | |
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"TYG" (an acronym for "Test Your Gangsta") is a song by American rapper and songwriter Megan Thee Stallion featuring Canadian metal band Spiritbox, released on October 25, 2024, on the deluxe edition of her third studio album, Megan: Act II.[1] It is the artists' second collaboration, following Spiritbox's remix of Megan's 2023 single "Cobra".[2] Critics describe the song as rap metal,[2] trap metal,[3] and metalcore,[4] highlighting the contrast between Megan's rapped verses and Courtney LaPlante's screamed vocals.[5] The song peaked at number 37 on the Billboard Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart.[6] It was performed live for the first time at the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, where LaPlante joined Megan on stage.[7]
Background and release
In October 2024, Spiritbox were announced as contributors to the deluxe edition of Megan: Act II.[8] The deluxe edition, released on October 25, 2024, included "TYG" alongside collaborations with Flo Milli, Twice, and RM of BTS.[1]
Composition and style
"TYG" combines rap verses with heavy metal instrumentation.[2] Revolver described it as a "rap-metal banger" with chugging, nü-metal-influenced guitars and LaPlante's screamed vocals.[2] NME called it "fierce" trap metal.[3] Alternative Press described it as "hard-hitting world-building rap-metal fusion".[9] Metal Hammer noted its "half-tempo, guitar-flecked hip hop" featuring LaPlante's vocals.[4] MXDWN highlighted the use of trap rhythms, heavy guitar riffs, and alternating clean and screamed vocals.[5]
Live performances
"TYG" debuted live on April 13, 2025, at Coachella, with LaPlante joining Megan on stage.[7] Revolver described the performance as "fiery".[10] Kerrang! called it a "huge" moment.[11]
Critical reception
Critics gave generally positive reviews. MetalSucks called it "a pretty damn good" metal-rap hybrid.[12] Blabbermouth said it "pushes boundaries".[13] Exclaim! highlighted its "genre-melding" production.[14]
Charts
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[15] | 37 |
Credits and personnel
- Megan Thee Stallion – vocals, songwriting [1]
- Courtney LaPlante – vocals, songwriting [2]
- Mike Stringer – guitars, production, songwriting [2]
- Bankroll Got It – production [1]
- Dan Braunstein – production [1]
- Shawn "Source" Jarrett – production [1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f Kaufman, Spencer (October 25, 2024). "Megan Thee Stallion and Spiritbox Team Up on New Song "TYG"". Consequence.
- ^ a b c d e f Adams, Gregory (October 25, 2024). "Hear Spiritbox Join Megan Thee Stallion on New Rap-Metal Banger "TYG"". Revolver.
- ^ a b Wilkes, Emma (October 25, 2024). "Hear Megan Thee Stallion team up with Spiritbox for fierce new single 'TYG'". NME.
- ^ a b Alderslade, Merlin (October 25, 2024). "Listen to Megan Thee Stallion lairy collaboration with modern metal heavyweights Spiritbox, TYG". Louder.
- ^ a b Garcia, Cristian (October 26, 2024). "Megan Thee Stallion Teams Up With Spiritbox On New Single "TYG"". mxdwn.
- ^ "Megan Thee Stallion Chart History — Hot Rock & Alternative Songs". Billboard.
- ^ a b "Spiritbox's Courtney LaPlante Join Megan Thee Stallion For First Live Performance Of 'TYG'". Rock Sound. April 14, 2025.
- ^ Howell, Maddy (October 25, 2024). "Spiritbox Join Forces With Megan Thee Stallion For Genre-Smashing Track 'TYG'". Rock Sound.
- ^ "Spiritbox join Megan Thee Stallion on new Act II song 'TYG'". Alternative Press. October 25, 2024.
- ^ Adams, Gregory (April 14, 2025). "See Spiritbox's Courtney LaPlante join Megan Thee Stallion onstage at Coachella". Revolver.
- ^ "Courtney LaPlante joins Megan Thee Stallion at Coachella for live debut of TYG". Kerrang!. April 14, 2025.
- ^ Keenan, Hesher (October 25, 2024). "Spiritbox Featured on Megan Thee Stallion Track 'TYG'". MetalSucks.
- ^ "Spiritbox Reunites With Megan Thee Stallion For 'Tyg' Song". Blabbermouth. October 25, 2024.
- ^ Law, Sena (October 25, 2024). "Megan Thee Stallion Reunites with Spiritbox for New Single 'TYG'". Exclaim!.
- ^ "Megan Thee Stallion Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 4, 2025.