Killer (Eminem song)

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"Killer"
Remix cover
Promotional single by Eminem featuring Jack Harlow and Cordae
from the album Music to Be Murdered By – Side B
ReleasedDecember 18, 2020 (2020-12-18) (original) May 28, 2021 (2021-05-28) (remix)
Recorded2020–2021
Length3:15 (original)
3:57 (remix)
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)D.A. Got That Dope Lonestarrmuzik
Eminem chronology
"Black Magic"
(2020)
"Killer"
(2020)
"Last One Standing"
(2021)

"Killer" is a song by American rapper Eminem from the deluxe edition of his eleventh studio album Music to Be Murdered By. The song was released as the album's thirteenth track on December 18, 2020 via Shady Records along with the rest of Music to Be Murdered By – Side B.[1]

On May 27, 2021, Eminem released a tweet revealing that the remix would be released, stating "You know we had to do a remix, right?", while previewing a snippet of the song.[2] The remix was released the following day, featuring fellow American rappers Jack Harlow and Cordae, marking the first collaboration between the three rappers.[1][3]

Personnel[edit]

Credits adapted from Tidal[4]

  • Marshall Mathers – main artist, vocals, songwriter
  • Jackman Harlow – featured artist, vocals, songwriter
  • Cordae Dunston – featured artist, vocals, songwriter
  • David Doman - producer
  • Ezemdi Chikwu - composer, songwriter
  • Luis Resto – keyboards, additional performer
  • Mike Strange – mixer, recording engineer, studio personnel
  • Joe Strange – recording engineer, studio personnel
  • Nickie Jon Pabon – vocal engineer, vocal mix

Charts[edit]

Chart performance for "Killer"
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[5] 92
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6] 37
Global 200 (Billboard)[7] 67
Ireland (IRMA)[8] 64
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[9] 2
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[10] 7
UK Singles (OCC)[11] 77
US Billboard Hot 100[12] 62
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[13] 21

Certifications[edit]

Certifications for "Killer"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[14] Platinum 1,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Cho, Regina (May 28, 2021). "Eminem enlists Jack Harlow and Cordae for "Killer (Remix)"". Revolt. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  2. ^ Cho, Regina (May 28, 2021). "Eminem enlists Jack Harlow and Cordae for "Killer (Remix)"". Revolt. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  3. ^ Eustice, Kyle (May 27, 2021). "Eminem's 'Killer (Remix)' Featuring Cordae + Jack Harlow Is Here". HipHopDX. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  4. ^ "Credits / Killer (Remix) / Eminem". Tidal. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  5. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 7 June 2021". The ARIA Report. No. 1631. Australian Recording Industry Association. June 7, 2021. p. 4.
  6. ^ "Eminem Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
  7. ^ "Eminem Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
  8. ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
  9. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 6, 2021. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
  10. ^ "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 22". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
  11. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
  12. ^ "Eminem Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
  13. ^ "Eminem Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
  14. ^ "American single certifications – Eminem – Killer". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 20, 2024.