Released May 13, 2014 Recorded 2013 Length 3:58 | Format Digital download Genre Pop-rap Label BPG
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"I Mean It" is a song by American rapper G-Eazy. It was released on May 13, 2014, as the fifth single from his third studio album These Things Happen (2014). The song was produced by Eazy himself and Remo. It is G-Eazy's second most successful single; despite peaking at number 98 on the US Billboard Hot 100 more than six months after its original release, it was still certified Platinum January 9, 2016. A remix was released featuring an additional verse by Rick Ross.
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Music video
The video premiered on Vevo and followed by YouTube on May 28th, 2014. It was produced by Abby Vo directed by Bobby Bruderle, who is a companion of G-Eazy having done photography work for him since 2011 and directing other videos of his such as "Almost Famous" and "Been On". In the video G-Eazy expresses himself to the world of news in an "My Name Is" and/or Anchorman-esque fashion. In the video G-Eazy plays a news anchor interviewing himself and presenting to many interesting characters going through their daily lives, many of which are rappers or crew members associated with G-Eazy.
Live performance
Prior to the release of this song, G-Eazy played it live several times on his These Things Happen Tour.
On July 24, 2014, G-Eazy made his U.S. television debut best artist on Late Night with Seth Meyers performing "I Mean It" and "Far Alone".