Actin Up
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| Single by Tommy Richman | ||||
| Released | February 7, 2025 | |||
| Genre | Pop rap | |||
| Length | 2:13 | |||
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| "Actin Up" on YouTube | ||||
| "Actin Up with Sexyy Red" on YouTube | ||||
"Actin Up" is a song by American rapper Tommy Richman, released on February 7, 2025. It was produced by Jonah Roy and Kavi.
Background
[edit]Tommy Richman teased the song with a snippet on social media on January 29, 2025.[1] He described the song as "a statement piece made a few months ago as an act of frustration and feeling underestimated. It's an anthem that speaks about giving an underdog a chance."[2]
Composition
[edit]"Actin Up" is a pop rap song.[3] It borrows elements from Southern hip hop songs in the 2000s; the production contains "plinky" synth sounds, heavy bass kicks[4] and a steel drum beat similar to that of "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" by Soulja Boy.[1][3][4][5] Tommy Richman raps in his trademark melodic style.[3]
Critical reception
[edit]Tom Breihan of Stereogum commented on the song, "Its ultra-rudimentary beat is built from steel-drum patches, like something Soulja Boy would've spent five minutes making in 2007, and Richman sings through what sounds like a mic that's been run over by a steamroller. These are good things. The song floats."[5]
Commercial performance
[edit]Following the release of the official remix featuring Sexyy Red, the song debuted at number 96 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the tracking week ending May 3, 2025. It is Richman's third career chart entry.
Music video
[edit]The music video was released alongside the song. It sees Tommy Richman partying with his friends at night in various places, including outside a gas station (where he also appears alongside a bouncing car),[2][4] the side wall of a nightclub and patio of a local greasy spoon.[4]
Remix
[edit]An official remix of the song with American rapper Sexyy Red was released on April 18, 2025. Sexyy Red was the first artist that Tommy Richman considered for a remix of "Actin Up", which he called an "anthem for a rebel".[6][7][8] Her verse contains sexually explicit lyrics about her sex appeal.[6][9]
An accompanying music video for the song was released. It was directed by Bobby Banks, produced by Morgana Yasmeen and filmed in Miami.[7][8] The clip begins with Richman in a darkly lit room, where he is joined by his crew, as they pose next to an expensive red sports car, and dancers.[7] He raps in different locales while in the company of a twerking Sexyy Red.[6] They throw a party in the streets and dance with each other. The car is also a central focus of the video.[8]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Hot 100[10] | 96 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] | 22 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[12] | 14 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Andrews, Elias (January 29, 2025). "Tommy Richman Reignites Fan Interest With Catchy New Snippet". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
- ^ a b Kelly, Dylan (February 9, 2025). "Tommy Richman Returns With Party Track "ACTIN UP"". Hypebeast. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
- ^ a b c Horvath, Zachary (February 7, 2025). "Tommy Richman Has Another Potential Viral Hit On Deck With "ACTIN UP"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
- ^ a b c d Williams, Aaron (February 7, 2025). "Tommy Richman May Not Consider Himself Hip-Hop, But His 'Actin Up' Video Sure Is". Uproxx. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
- ^ a b Breihan, Tom (February 7, 2025). "Tommy Richman – "Actin Up"". Stereogum. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
- ^ a b c Alston, Trey (April 18, 2025). "Tommy Richman and Sexyy Red Takeover Miami in "Actin Up" Remix". Complex. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ a b c Kurp, Josh (April 18, 2025). "Sexyy Red Vows To 'Move These Cheeks' In The 'Actin Up' Remix Video With Tommy Richman". Uproxx. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ a b c Cho, Regina (April 18, 2025). "Sexyy Red Joins Tommy Richman In Miami For "ACTIN UP" Music Video". Vibe. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ Horvath, Zachary (April 18, 2025). "Tommy Richman Taps Sexyy Red For Even Raunchier Version Of "ACTIN UP"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ "Tommy Richman Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 29, 2025.
- ^ "Tommy Richman Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 29, 2025.
- ^ "Tommy Richman Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved May 31, 2025.