Ain't Safe

"Ain't Safe"
Single by Trippie Redd and Don Toliver
Released	October 28, 2022
Genre	Trap
Length	2:48
Label	TenThousand Projects
Songwriter(s)	Michael White IV Caleb Toliver 2one2 Quincy Riley Tariq Beats Dave-O
Producer(s)	2one2 Quincy Riley Tariq Beats Dave-O
Trippie Redd singles chronology
"Late 2" (2022) "Ain't Safe" (2022) "Panic Attack" (2022)
Don Toliver singles chronology
"One Time" (2022) "Ain't Safe" (2022) "Do It Right" (2022)
Music video
"Ain't Safe" on YouTube

"Ain't Safe" is a song by American rappers and singers Trippie Redd and Don Toliver. It was released on October 28, 2022. The song peaked at number 92 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Composition

In regard to production, the song borrows "psychedelic trap and melodic song structures and verses" which is reminiscent of Don Toliver's music. Lyrically, the song focuses on the rappers keeping their guards up and emphasizes that their enemies are not safe from them.^[1][2] Toliver sings about being strapped with .40 S&W and taking OxyContin.^[2]

Critical reception

The song received generally positive reviews. Lexi Lane of Uproxx wrote that "the catchy production compliments each of the rapper's verses" and "By the song's outro instrumental, it feels reminiscent of floating through space."^[3] Gabriel Bras Nevares of HotNewHipHop wrote of the production, "It's nothing new at this point, but the graceful piano melodies and dense ad-libs make for a fun atmosphere to match the percussion. It's the type of beat that isn't hot on impact, with its bouncy bass hits and understated hi-hats and snares, but it works engagingly as a dreamy combo." In addition, he praised the collaboration of Trippie Redd and Don Toliver. In regard to Toliver's vocals, he wrote, "His voice is always a winner for tracks like these, especially when it's paired with a dynamic flow", while regarding Redd he wrote, "He expands on a lot of the same flexes and mindsets that Don started the track with, but with a more powerful vocal performance."^[2]

Music video

The music video premiered on November 2, 2022 and was directed by Nolan Riddle. It sees Trippie Redd and Don Toliver in a "trippy" landscape, where there are "otherworldly" plants and creatures.^[4]

Credits and personnel

• Trippie Redd – vocals, songwriting
• Don Toliver – vocals, songwriting
• Dave-O – production, songwriting
• Quincy Riley – production, songwriting
• 2one2 – production, songwriting
• Tariq Beats – production, songwriting
• Igor Mamet – mastering, mixing, recording
• 206Derek - mixing
• Koen Heldens - mixing

Charts

Chart (2022)	Peak position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[5]	10
US Billboard Hot 100[6]	92
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7]	25

References

1. Cho, Regina (October 28, 2022). "Trippie Redd recruits Don Toliver for new "Ain't Safe" single". Revolt. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
2. Nevares, Gabriel Bras (October 29, 2022). "Trippie Redd Recruits Don Toliver For "Ain't Safe" Single". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
3. Lane, Lexi (October 28, 2022). "Trippie Redd And Don Toliver Indulge In Danger On Their New Single 'Ain't Safe'". Uproxx. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
4. Cho, Regina (November 3, 2022). "Trippie Redd and Don Toliver join forces for new "Ain't Safe" video". Revolt. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
5. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. September 5, 2022. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
6. "Trippie Redd Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
7. "Trippie Redd Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2022.