"Thank God" is a song by American rapper Travis Scott from his fourth studio album Utopia (2023). It features uncredited additional vocals from Kenyan-American rapper KayCyy and Travis Scott's daughter, Stormi Webster, as well as adlibs from American rapper Teezo Touchdown.[1] It was produced by Scott, Kanye West, Allen Ritter, FnZ, WondaGurl and BoogzDaBeast.
"Thank God" is the second track on Travis Scott's fourth studio album, Utopia, released on July 28, 2023.[2] The song's origins trace back to 2020; it was originally intended for Kanye West's album Donda (2021) under the working title "Thank God I Breathe." [3]The track features uncredited vocals from Kenyan-American artist KayCyy (who also co-wrote the hook), Teezo Touchdown, and a brief cameo from Scott’s daughter, Stormi Webster.[4]
"Thank God" is one of the tracks from Utopia that were originally recorded for Kanye West's album Donda (2021).[5][6]
Composition
The song uses an electric beat,[7] which also changes.[8]
The song is categorized as Christian hip-hop and trap. It is notable for its atmospheric production and a significant beat switch mid-track—a signature element of Scott’s musical style. The production team was a high-profile collaboration involving:[9]
"Thank God" received generally positive reviews from music critics. Mike Destefano of Complex deemed "Thank God" the third best song from Utopia and said its beat switch was among his favorite instrumental pieces on the record. In addition, he commented in regard to the album that "it feels like he's doing some of the best rapping of his career here" and tracks like "Thank God" display this best.[8] Robin Murray of Clash called the song a "bravura performance, ominous yet also subtle".[10] Aron A. of HotNewHipHop had a less favorable reaction, writing that the line "Shit I speak is what they need" is a "statement that feels out of touch with reality, considering that he doesn't really say anything profound."[11]
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady of Billboard placed the song at number 14 in her ranking of the songs from Utopia.[12]
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