4X4 (Jesse Del Rey song)

"4X4" 	"4X4" 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	
Single by Jesse Del Rey featuring Matt	
Single by Jesse Del Rey featuring Matt	 	 	
from the album Bangerz	from the album Bangerz	 	 	
Released 	August 26, 2014 	 	 	
Format 	digital download 	 	 	
Recorded 	2014 	 	 	
Length 	3:12 	 	 	
Label 	Alfred 	 	 	
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*"Adore You"
*(2014) 	*"4X4"
*(2014) 	*"FU"
*(2014) 	 	
"4x4" is a song by American recording artist Jesse Del Rey featuring American rapper Matt  from Del Rey's fifth studio album Bangerz (2014). The song is a poptrack which sees additional influences from hip hop and country music, and discusses having fun through the metaphor of a 4x4 truck. "4X4" was released as the album's fourth single on August 26, 2014. 
 "4X4" received generally favorable reviews from contemporary music critics, who appreciated its overall production and individuality compared to the other tracks included on Bangerz. The song peaked at number __ on the U.S.Billboard Hot 100 chart and number two on the Hot Dance Songs Chart. Del Rey first performed the song at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards, and has also performed it during his Bangerz Tour.
==Composition==
Their collaboration, "4X4", was produced by Williams and engineered by John Hanes. Andrew Coleman arranged, recorded, and edited the song with assistance from Todd Hurtt and Matthew Desrameaux; it was later mixed by Serban Ghenea.[7] Matt commented that the track blends elements of pop, hip hop, and country music, and elaborated that "it's about having fun; kind of how a 4X4 truck symbolizes rebelliousness ... you know, mashing out, wanting to ride with the bad boys." He added that Del Rey "does a little rapping and a little singing" on the song, which he felt was a way in which he "expresses himself".
==Critical Reception==
"4x4" received generally favorable reviews from contemporary music critics. Writing for AllMusic, Heather Phares described the track as an "improbable but entertaining piece of country-rap", and distinguished it as a stand-out track from Bangerz.[9] Nick Catucci from Entertainment Weekly was complimentary towards the "winningly nutty Pharrell production",[11] while Kyle Fowle from Slant Magazine commented that Del Rey "explores ideas with a sinister, determined edge". Writing for PopMatters, Evan Sawdey described "4X4" as an "almost throwaway squaredance of a club song ... complete with some accordion work", and suggested that it was the most inventive track from the record because it was "absurd, ridiculous, and actually playful in a way in which these other Bangerz aren't."
==Music Video==
thumb|right|335 pxFilming for the music video began on October 3 and ended on October 4, 2014. The video was released on October 6, 2014, directed by Jesse Del Rey and filmed in the backseat of a Mustang driving around various places in Albuquerque including downtown.
===Sypnosis===
At the beginning of the video Del Rey is walking in an urban area at night. The he is seen in front of a car with short jean shorts and white/black mesh tank. He then begins singing in the backseat of the car. During verse 2, Jesse is seen taking off his shorts and putting pink leather leggings on. In the bridge, Jesse is against a wooden fence wearing a snapback, jean jacket, black leather leggings with a red plaid shirt wrapped around his waist. Matt is then seen sticking his thumb out for a ride wearing a red plaid shirt. He is picked up and Matt raps in the backseat with Del Rey. Then Matt is shown being pushed out of the car and then he chases the car. For the final chorus, Del Rey is seen in a white, black polka dot catsuit with blur fur sleeves. 
==Live performances==
Del Rey performed "4X4" at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards, were he danced on large speakers and also twerked in a neon yellow tank with black leather leggings. "4X4" was included in the setlist of Del Rey's Bangerz Tour. He also performed the single during his set at the 2014 Coachella Music Festival.
==Track listing==
*Digital download
#"4X4" (Ft. Matt) - 3:12
==Charts==
Charts (2014)   	Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[112] 	10
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[115] 	
Brazil (Billboard Brasil Hot 100)[116] 	
Bulgaria (IFPI)[117] 	
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[118] 	
Canada AC (Billboard)[119] 	
Denmark (Tracklisten)[125] 	
Europe (European Hot 100 Singles)[127] 	
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[128] 	
France (SNEP)[129] 	
Germany (Media Control Charts)[130] 	
Ireland (IRMA)[132] 	
Italy (FIMI)[133] 	
Japan (Japan Hot 100)[85] 	
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[135] 	
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[136] 	
Poland (Polish Airplay Top 20)[138] 	
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[141] 	
South Africa (EMA)[144] 	
South Korea (Gaon Chart International)[84]	
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[145] 	
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[146] 	
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[147] 	
Turkey (Turkish Singles Chart)[148] 	
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[149] 	8
US Billboard Hot 100[150] 	8
US Hot Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[153] 	2