| "Stimulated" | ||||
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| Single by Tyga | ||||
| from the album Fuk Wat They Talkin Bout | ||||
| Released | August 31, 2015 | |||
| Length | 3:44 | |||
| Label | Last Kings | |||
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| Producer | Crakwav | |||
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"Stimulated" (stylized as "$timulated") is a song by American rapper Tyga, and the fifth single from his mixtape Fuk Wat They Talkin Bout (2015). It was produced by Crakwav and uses a sample of "Children" by Robert Miles. The song is a response to the controversy and criticism surrounding Tyga's relationship with then underage media personality Kylie Jenner. Tyga was 25 years old while Kylie had just turned 18.1
Background and composition
In 2014, Tyga and Kylie Jenner began a romantic relationship, which Tyga publicly confirmed when Jenner turned 18 (the legal age of consent in California) in 2015. The news sparked controversy due to their age difference. Tyga responded to the negative publicity with the song,2 in which he dismisses the criticism of the relationship and describes his sexual exploits with Jenner,34 rapping over a sample of "Children" by Robert Miles.5
Reception
The song was widely criticized by music critics and the general public alike. It has been viewed as glorification of statutory rape.56 Many particularly disapproved of the line "They say she young, I should've waited / She a big girl, dog, when she stimulated". Casey Lewis of Teen Vogue wrote, "Beyond the words that would land you a week's worth of detention, Tyga is justifying – and possibly even glorifying – his illegal relationship with an underage girl."7 Ebony called "Stimulated" "the worst song anyone has ever created".8
Music video
The music video was released on YouTube August 31, 2015, although it was deleted from the site in 2018.
Taking place in an oceanside mansion, it begins with Tyga writing the song's lyrics on paper and rapping them, while seated on a couch.49 Kylie Jenner arrives in a bright green Bentley, sporting a green bomber jacket, white top, ripped jeans, and pink Christian Louboutin heels, as well as a Birkin bag, gold watch and jewelry.1011 The couple meet up on a balcony above the beach,4 where they exchange hugs and kisses.911 Jenner briefly changes her outfit to a blue jumpsuit with a textured coat.10 Tyga also gives her a piggyback ride in the video.911
Charts
| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
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| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)12 | 3 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)13 | 41 |
References
References
- https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/tyga-kylie-jenner-song-lyrics-6677534/
- Robertson, Iyana (August 24, 2015). "Tyga Makes Cringe-Worthy Reference To Kylie Jenner's Age On His New Mixtape". Vibe.
- Lockett, Dee (August 31, 2015). "Kylie Jenner and Tyga Flaunt Their Newly Legal Love in His 'Stimulated' Video". Vulture.
- Johnson, Victoria (August 31, 2015). "Tyga and Kylie Jenner Kiss and Canoodle in 'Stimulated' Video". The Boombox.
- Charity, Justin (August 31, 2015). "Tyga's "Stimulated" Ode to Kylie Jenner Samples a Song Called "Children"". Complex.
- Marcus, Stephanie (August 31, 2015). "Kylie Jenner Appears In Tyga's 'Stimulated' Video, Makes Us All Uncomfortable". HuffPost.
- Lewis, Casey (August 31, 2015). "The Unsettling Subtext of Tyga's New Music Video Starring Kylie Jenner". Teen Vogue.
- "Tyga's 'Stimulated' is the Worst Song of All Time (And Forever Will Be)". Ebony. September 4, 2015.
- Bacardi, Francesca (August 31, 2015). "Kylie Jenner Stars in Tyga's "Stimulated" Music Video, Couple Puts Their Romance (and PDA) on Display—Watch Now!". E! News.
- Cuenco, Marc (August 31, 2015). "Here Are Kylie's "Stimulated" Music Video Looks". Bustle.
- Lewis, Megan (August 31, 2015). "Kylie Jenner stars in Tyga's new music video for 'Stimulated'". Entertainment Weekly.
- "Tyga Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
- "Tyga Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.