Devil Is a Lie

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For the Rick Ross song, see The Devil Is a Lie.
"Devil Is a Lie"
File:Tommy Richman - Devil Is a Lie.jpg
Single by Tommy Richman
ReleasedJune 14, 2024
GenreHip-hop
Length2:11
Label
SongwriterThomas Richman
Producers
  • Jonah Roy
  • Max Vossberg
  • Kavi
Tommy Richman singles chronology
"Million Dollar Baby"
(2024) 		"Devil Is a Lie"
(2024) 		"Thought You Were the One"
(2024)
Music video
"Devil Is a Lie" on YouTube

"Devil Is a Lie" is a song by American singer Tommy Richman, released on June 14, 2024. It was produced by Jonah Roy, Max Vossberg and Kavi.

Background

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Tommy Richman first previewed the song on the video-sharing platform TikTok on May 27, 2024,[1] and again on June 6,[2] leading the song to gain significant attention prior to its release.[2][3]

Composition

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The song has been widely compared to music by the Neptunes during the 2000s, in regard to the beat and style.[2] It uses a violin melody and synthesizer chords[3] with Tommy Richman blending elements of disco and funk in his vocals.[3] Lyrically, he sings about his success and that he will not let anyone or anything preventing him from accomplishing it.[4]

Critical reception

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Danilo Castro of HotNewHipHop gave a positive review, writing "'Devil Is a Lie' is the best kind of retro song, in that it captures the feeling of the 00s without trying too hard to recapture its sound. It reminds us of other artists, but it's still, definitively, Tommy Richman. The dynamics between the chorus and the bridge is absurdly catchy, and the lyrics are playfully aligned with the instrumental. The singer doesn't have much to say, but his vocals, and his stylish delivery, will make it easy to memorize each line. He's also more audible than he was on 'Million Dollar Baby.' A lot of songs aim to be summer playlist material, but 'Devil Is a Lie' feels like the rare instance of a song succeeding in doing so."[5]

Music video

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An official music video was released alongside the song. It features a camcorder aesthetic similar to his video for "Million Dollar Baby". Tommy Richman is seen having a photoshoot with a blue pinstriped 1984 Cadillac Coupe de Ville lowrider courtesy of Diplomatics Car Club and visiting a strip club.[6] Additionally, rapper Nettspend had a cameo appearance in the video.[7]

Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications for "Devil Is a Lie"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[23] Platinum 70,000‡
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[24] Platinum 40,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[25] Platinum 80,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[26] Gold 15,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[27] Silver 200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[28] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  17. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
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