For the Road explained

For the Road
Cover:Tyga-for-the-road-.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Tyga featuring Chris Brown
Album:Hotel California
Released:April 4, 2013
Recorded:2012
Length:4:06
Chronology:Tyga
Prev Title:So Many Girls
Prev Year:2013
Next Title:Bubble Butt
Next Year:2013

"F*ck For the Road" clean version titled "For the Road" is a song by American rapper Tyga. It was released on April 4, 2013, as the second official single from his third studio album Hotel California. The song, produced by Grand Hustle record producers Cordale "Lil' C" Quinn and Mars of 1500 or Nothin', features a guest appearance from American singer Chris Brown. The song samples "Rain" by SWV.

Background

In February 2013, Tyga announced during an interview that the second official single from the album would be titled "For the Road", and feature frequent collaborator Chris Brown.[1] Tyga said the song has the same feeling as their hit "Deuces".[2] The song is produced by Lil C and was premiered on March 25. The song was then released for digital download on April 4, 2013 along with the pre-order for the album.[3] On May 14, 2013 the song was released to Rhythmic contemporary radio along with the third single "Show You".[4]

Critical response

It was panned by PopMatters: "Likewise, "For the Road" (formerly "Fuck for the Road") is such an utter clash of lowbrow concept and pre-teen shine that Chris Brown ought to have been paired with a more ludicrous rapper in the Lil Boosie or Busta Rhymes mold.."[5]

Music video

The music video for "For the Road" was filmed on April 21, 2013, and was directed by Colin Tilley.[6] The music video premiered on MTV Jams on May 19, 2013.[7]

Track listing

Digital single

Release history

CountryDateFormatLabel
United StatesApril 4, 2013Digital downloadYoung Money, Cash Money, Republic
May 14, 2013Rhythmic contemporary radio

Notes and References

  1. Web site: KarenCivil.com | Civil TV: @Tyga Talks His New Single "For The Road" & More. https://web.archive.org/web/20130801223638/http://www.karencivil.com/2013/02/07/civil-tv-tyga-talks-his-new-single-for-the-road-more. dead. August 1, 2013.
  2. Web site: V Exclusive! Tyga Explains 'Hotel California' Delay; Talks Chris Brown & YMCMB Albums. Charley. Rogulewski. February 23, 2013.
  3. Web site: Tyga ft. Chris Brown "F*ck For The Road" - XXL . Xxlmag.com . 2013-03-25 . 2013-04-05.
  4. Web site: FMQB: Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more!. https://web.archive.org/web/20140628011329/http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=16691. dead. June 28, 2014.
  5. Web site: Tyga: Hotel California | PopMatters . 2013-08-15 . 2013-04-20 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130420014713/http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/170271-tyga-hotel-california/ . dead .
  6. Web site: Tyga and Chris Brown Shoot 'For the Road' Video. Rap-Up.
  7. Web site: Video: Tyga f/ Chris Brown – 'For the Road'.