Money Talks (Fredo song) explained

Money Talks
Type:single
Artist:Fredo featuring Dave
Album:Money Can’t Buy Happiness
Released:January 28, 2021
Label:
  • Neighbourhood Recordings
  • Since '93
Producer:Dave
Chronology:Fredo
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Prev Year:2021
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"Money Talks" is a song written and performed by British rappers Fredo featuring Dave, released on January 28, 2021, by Neighbourhood Recordings and Since '93. It was solely produced by Dave and co-written by Ayo Oyerinde and Kyle Evans.[1] It served as the third and final single to Fredo's sophomore full-length studio album, Money Can't Buy Happiness (2021).[2] The song peaked at number 3 on the UK Singles Chart, making it Fredo's second top-ten UK single and Dave's third.[3] [4]

Composition

Robin Murray for Clash wrote that the track "subverts those rolling trap snares, its dub-like effects and low-end saturation conjuring feels of absence and melancholy".[5] Jon Powell for Revolt TV wrote that the track "helps to show the listeners how far these talents exist above the opposition".[6]

Music video

The Edem Wornoo-directed music video has several references to films: the burning money in the video refers to The Dark Knight in which The Joker is seen burning money, as the whole video is shot in reverse, it plays homage to TENET, and the gambling and prostitution scenes relate to Casino.[7]

Personnel

Credits and personnel adapted from Tidal.[8]

Musicians

Technical

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wynter. Courtney. January 28, 2021. FREDO & DAVE RE-UNITE IN VISUALS FOR NEW SINGLE "MONEY TALKS". GRM Daily. January 2, 2024.
  2. Web site: Griffiths. Joel. January 28, 2021. FREDO AND DAVE RETURN WITH CUTTING EDGE 'MONEY TALKS' VISUALS. Link Up TV. January 2, 2024.
  3. Web site: Ainsley. Helen. February 2, 2021. Fredo lands Top 2 trending songs in the UK following the release of Money Can't Buy Happiness. Official Charts Company. January 2, 2024.
  4. Web site: Fredo 'Money Talks' featuring Dave: lyrics meaning revealed. Capital Xtra. January 29, 2021. January 2, 2024.
  5. Fredo – Money Can't Buy Happiness. Clash. Robin. Murray. January 29, 2021. January 2, 2024.
  6. Web site: Powell. Jon. February 1, 2021. Fredo liberates his sophomore album 'Money Can't Buy Happiness'. Revolt TV. January 2, 2024.
  7. News: Campbell. Joell. January 29, 2021. Fredo drops new music and says sorry to his fans for the wait. The Voice. January 2, 2024.
  8. Web site: Money Talks / Fredo on TIDAL. Tidal. January 2, 2024.