Testimony (Kodak Black song)
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| "Testimony" | |
|---|---|
| Promotional single by Kodak Black | |
| from the album Dying to Live | |
| Released | December 7, 2018 |
| Length | 4:00 |
| Label | Atlantic |
| Songwriter(s) | |
| Producer(s) | Major Nine |
| Music video | |
| "Testimony" on YouTube | |
"Testimony" is a song by American rapper Kodak Black, released on December 8, 2018 as the first promotional single from his debut studio album Dying to Live (2018). It was produced by Major Nine.
Kodak Black raps over a "minimal, atmospheric beat".[1] Portraying himself as a messenger of God with lyrics centered on spirituality, he reflects on overcoming obstacles such as his inner demons, drug abuse ("I don't drink no lean, I'm sippin' on holy water like this my medicine / I'm a livin' testimony, every album like a testament / Everything I went through made me who I am 'cause he be testin' me / So I'm breakin' bread with all my fam 'cause I don't take no ecstasy")[1][2] and his dark past ("Shot a nigga, took a shower with the bleach, Yahweh / Mama, I fell victim to the streets, I'm sorry / I'm in middle school sellin' weed in the hallway").[3]
Critical reception
Ammar Kalia of The Guardian criticized the song, writing "Black himself is awaiting trial for alleged rape but takes a preachy tone on Testimony, rapping that he is 'God-sent … to relay these messages'. It's a misfire: Black doesn't have the novelty or innovation that has foisted this scene to prominence."[4]
Music video
Live performances
Kodak Black performed the song on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on December 17, 2018.[6]