B.R.O. (Better Ride Out)

"B.R.O. (Better Ride Out)" is a song by American rapper A Boogie wit da Hoodie featuring American rapper Roddy Ricch. It was released on October 7, 2022 as the second single from the A Boogie's fourth studio album Me vs. Myself (2022). It was produced by A Boogie and S.Dot.

"B.R.O. (Better Ride Out)"
Single by A Boogie wit da Hoodie featuring Roddy Ricch
from the album Me vs. Myself
Released	October 7, 2022
Length	2:58
Label	Atlantic Highbridge
Songwriter(s)	Artist Dubose Rodrick Moore Jr. Shaun Thomas
Producer(s)	A Boogie wit da Hoodie S.Dot
A Boogie wit da Hoodie singles chronology
"Me, Myself & I" (2022) "B.R.O. (Better Ride Out)" (2022) "Lay Up n' Chill" (2022)
Roddy Ricch singles chronology
"Stop Breathing" (2022) "B.R.O. (Better Ride Out)" (2022) "Aston Martin Truck" (2022)

Background

On October 4, 2022, A Boogie wit da Hoodie teased the song on Instagram with a video of him in a studio session with Roddy Ricch, before releasing it three days later.^[1][2]

Composition

Built on a piano instrumental,^[3][4][5] the song focuses on the rappers' loyalty to their circle of friends.^[2][6][7]

Critical reception

Roddy Ricch's feature was particularly praised by critics. AllMusic regarded his verse to be one of the highlights of Me vs. Myself.^[3] In an album review, Kathleen Johnston of The Daily Telegraph wrote that his feature "stands out as one of its finest efforts, with a head-bopping bass and production that is made more interesting by an acoustic piano element."^[4] Robin Murray of Clash wrote that Ricch "adds additional tone and colour" to the song.^[5]

Charts

Chart performance for "B.R.O. (Better Ride Out)"

Chart (2022)	Peak position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8]	82
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[9]	25
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[10]	13
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11]	41

References

1. Espinoza, Joshua (October 7, 2022). "A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Taps Roddy Ricch for New Single "B.R.O. (Better Ride Out)"". Complex. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
2. Armstrong, Megan (October 7, 2022). "A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Enlists Roddy Ricch For 'B.R.O. (Better Ride Out),' An Anthem About Loyalty". Uproxx. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
3. "Me vs. Myself - A Boogie wit da Hoodie". AllMusic. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
4. McCormick, Neil (December 9, 2022). "Best albums of the week: Sam Ryder, SZA, Nina Hagen". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
5. Murray, Robin (December 12, 2022). "A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie – Me vs Myself". Clash. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
6. Powell, Jon (October 7, 2022). "A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie recruits Roddy Ricch for "B.R.O. (Better Ride Out)"". Revolt. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
7. Jefferson, Devon (October 7, 2022). "New Singles From A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie & Roddy Ricch, Nicki Minaj + More". HipHopDX. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
8. "A Boogie wit da Hoodie Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
9. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 17, 2022. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
10. "A Boogie wit da Hoodie Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
11. "A Boogie wit da Hoodie Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2023.