Versace (song)
"Versace" is the debut single by American hip hop group Migos. It was released in July 2013, by Quality Control Music, 300 Entertainment and Atlantic Records. The track, which was included on their mixtape Y.R.N. , was produced by Zaytoven. Following a remix by Canadian rapper Drake, the song became popular and peaked at number 99 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Drake performed it at the 2013 iHeartRadio Music Festival.
Background
The beat of the song, produced by Zaytoven, was also given to Soulja Boy, who used it for his song "OMG Part 2" two years earlier in 2011.Music video
The official music video, directed by Gabriel Hart, was released on September 30, 2013. It shows Migos and Zaytoven at a luxurious mansion, wearing Versace clothes and accessories. The video also features a snippet of Migos' second single "Hannah Montana". As of January 2020, it has gained over 34 million views on YouTube.Remixes
Pop singer Justin Bieber also posted a short video online of him rapping to the song. A remix followed by a music video was released by professional boxer Adrien Broner. American rapper Johnny Polygon, also recorded a remix, which he re-titled "Old Navy". Kap G has remixed "Versace" on his mixtape Migo Work. American rapper Tyga has remixed "Versace" on his mixtape Well Done 4. French rapper Swagg Man also made a remix to it, as did Austrian rapper Why SL Know Plug, formerly known as Money Boy.Accolades
"Versace" was placed in multiple year-end lists of 2013. XXL named it one of the top five hip hop songs of 2013.Year | Publication | Rank | Country | List |
2013 | XXL | 3 | United States | The 25 Best Songs of 2013 |
2013 | Complex | 4 | United States | The 50 Best Songs of 2013 |
2013 | SPIN | 5 | United States | 50 Best Songs of 2013 |
2013 | Pitchfork | 38 | United States | The Top 100 Tracks of 2013 |
2013 | Rolling Stone | 69 | United States | The 100 Best Songs of 2013 |
2013 | Billboard | 99 | United States | R&B/Hip-Hop Songs |