Devil Is a Lie

For the Rick Ross song, see The Devil Is a Lie.

"Devil Is a Lie"
Single by Tommy Richman
Released	June 14, 2024
Genre	Hip hop
Length	2:11
Label	ISO Supremacy Pulse Concord
Songwriter(s)	Tommy Richman
Producer(s)	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

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

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

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

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]

Charts

Chart performance for "Devil Is a Lie"

Chart (2024)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[7]	18
Australia Hip Hop/R&B (ARIA)[8]	4
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9]	26
Global 200 (Billboard)[10]	37
Ireland (IRMA)[11]	47
Lithuania (AGATA)[12]	48
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[13]	9
Portugal (AFP)[14]	185
UK Singles (OCC)[15]	21
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[16]	4
US Billboard Hot 100[17]	32
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[18]	9
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[19]	4

Certifications

Certifications for "Devil Is a Lie"

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[20]	Platinum	70,000^‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[21]	Gold	15,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. "the devil is a lie". TikTok. May 27, 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
2. Castro, Danilo (June 7, 2024). "Tommy Richman Teases New Song "Devil Is A Lie" And It Slaps". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
3. Allah, Sha Be (June 14, 2024). "Tommy Richman Drops New Single "The Devil Is A Lie"". The Source. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
4. Gonzalez, Alex (June 14, 2024). "Tommy Richman Maintains His Momentum And Star Power On His New Single, 'Devil Is A Lie'". Uproxx. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
5. Castro, Danilo (June 14, 2024). "Tommy Richman Drops Another Smash Hit With "Devil Is A Lie"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
6. Diaz, Angel (June 14, 2024). "Tommy Richman Wants to Get Paid in New Song 'Devil Is a Lie': Watch the Video". Billboard. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
7. "Tommy Richman – Devil Is a Lie". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
8. "ARIA Top 40 Hip Hop/R&B Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. July 8, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
9. "Tommy Richman Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
10. "Tommy Richman Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
11. "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
12. "2024 28-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. July 12, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
13. "Tommy Richman – Devil Is a Lie". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
14. "Tommy Richman – Devil Is a Lie". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
15. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
16. "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
17. "Tommy Richman Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
18. "Tommy Richman Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
19. "Tommy Richman Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
20. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
21. "New Zealand single certifications – Tommy Richman – Devil Is a Lie". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved July 26, 2024.