Shoota (song)

"Shoota"
Song by Playboi Carti featuring Lil Uzi Vert
from the album Die Lit
Released	May 11, 2018
Recorded	July 6, 2017
Length	2:33
Label	AWGE Interscope
Songwriter(s)	Jordan Carter Symere Woods Jamaal Henry
Producer(s)	Maaly Raw

"Shoota" is a song by American rapper and singer Playboi Carti featuring American rapper and singer Lil Uzi Vert. It was released as the sixth track from Carti's debut studio album Die Lit, on May 11, 2018. The song was written by Playboi Carti and Lil Uzi Vert, alongside American record producer Maaly Raw.

The track received generally positive reviews from music critics. The song debuted at number 25 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and number 46 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

Composition

The song sees the rappers melodically rapping about their expensive jewelry, while Playboi Carti also rhymes about using his gun and having a crew of shooters. Lil Uzi Vert handles the first and second verses, while Carti performs the chorus and third verse.

Critical reception

The track received generally positive reviews from music critics. Sheldon Pearce of Pitchfork praised the song, writing, "The beat never drops during the Uzi verse, creating a fascinating sort of tension; instead, [they burrow] into the synth bed with [their] melodic flows, generating [their] own rhythms. When the drums finally do kick in, Carti springs to life, brandishing weapons and matching Uzi's Auto-Tune. Carti's greatest gift is being interesting without doing much of anything, and here he's at his minimalistic best."

Charts

Chart (2018)	Peak position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)	67
US Billboard Hot 100	46
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)	25

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)	Gold	20,000‡
Poland (ZPAV)	Gold	25,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)	Silver	200,000‡
United States (RIAA)	Platinum	1,000,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.