The London (song)
"The London" is a song by American rapper Young Thug, featuring fellow American rappers J. Cole and Travis Scott. It was released through 300 Entertainment and Atlantic Records on May 23, 2019, and produced by T-Minus. It serves as the lead single and closing track off the standard edition of Thug's debut studio album, "So Much Fun." It was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Performance at the 62nd Grammy Awards. Background. The song is named after The London, a luxury hotel in West Hollywood, California. Composition. "The London" is in the key of E Minor  at 98 BPM. Critical reception. Writing for "Rolling Stone", Charles Holmes said that J. Cole "steals the show" and "sounds at home" on the track, and "outraps" Young Thug. Promotion. The collaboration was previously advertised on flyers at the Rolling Loud Festival in Miami on May 11, 2019, which said a "summer anthem" was coming from the three rappers. Music video. The music video for the song was released on August 1, 2019, on Young Thug's official YouTube channel. Personnel. Credits adapted from Geoff Ogunlesi's Instagram and Tidal.