Watch This (Arizonatears Pluggnb Remix)

Album: single release only (2023)
Charted: 69 56
Play Video

Songfacts®:

  • On "Watch This (Arizonatears Pluggnb Remix)," Lil Uzi Vert flexes about their immense wealth and flaunts their devoted fanbase in the face of his rivals. The Philadelphia rapper also boasts about their sexual prowess and lavish lifestyle.
  • Uzi initially previewed "Watch This" on March 12, 2019, during one of their Instagram Live sessions. Although it was reportedly intended to be a single for Eternal Atake, their second studio album, it was ultimately left off the final tracklist.
  • Philadelphian producer Forza co-produced the track with Kado. In November 2019, Lil Uzi Vert publicly accused Forza of selling their unreleased material, which is probably why the song was unreleased.
  • "Watch This," along with its music video, leaked online in full on April 7, 2022. Four months later, Arizonatears, a producer known for his Pluggnb style, uploaded his remix of the song on SoundCloud.

    The Pluggnb style combines elements of trap music and R&B, with a focus on heavily distorted 808 basslines and dark, atmospheric melodies. Arizonatears' remix of "Watch This" leans heavily into this, infusing the track with an edgy, more psychedelic feel.
  • The remix quickly gained traction on TikTok and Instagram, with users creating videos set to the song. Its popularity led to Uzi's Atlantic Records label, officially releasing "Watch This (Arizonatears Pluggnb Remix)" as a single on February 5, 2023.

Comments

Be the first to comment...

Editor's Picks

Graham Nash

Graham NashSongwriter Interviews

Graham Nash tells the stories behind some of his famous songs and photos, and is asked about "yacht rock" for the first time.

Ralph Casale  - Session Pro

Ralph Casale - Session ProSongwriter Interviews

A top New York studio musician, Ralph played guitar on many '60s hits, including "Lightnin' Strikes," "A Lover's Concerto" and "I Am A Rock."

Rob Halford of Judas Priest

Rob Halford of Judas PriestSongwriter Interviews

Rob Halford dives into some of his Judas Priest lyrics, talking about his most personal songs and the message behind "You've Got Another Thing Comin'."

Corey Hart

Corey HartSongwriter Interviews

The Canadian superstar talks about his sudden rise to fame, and tells the stories behind his hits "Sunglasses At Night," "Boy In The Box" and "Never Surrender."

Incongruent Opening Acts

Incongruent Opening ActsSong Writing

Here's what happens when an opening act is really out of place with the headliner, like when Beastie Boys opened for Madonna.

Edwin McCain

Edwin McCainSongwriter Interviews

"I'll Be" was what Edwin called his "Hail Mary" song. He says it proves "intention of the songwriter is 180 degrees from potential interpretation by an audience."