Deep End Freestyle

"Deep End Freestyle" is a song by American rapper Sleepy Hallow and American singer Fousheé. It was released on April 3, 2020 by Winners Circle Entertainment, and is the lead single from his mixtape Sleepy Hallow Presents: Sleepy for President (2020).^[1][2] Produced by Great John, the song features a sample of "Deep End" by Fousheé.^[3] The song is the first charting song on the Billboard Hot 100 for both artists, peaking at number 80. It went viral via TikTok.^[4]

"Deep End Freestyle"
Single by Sleepy Hallow and Fousheé
from the album Sleepy Hallow Presents: Sleepy for President
Released	April 3, 2020
Genre	Drill
Length	1:55
Label	Empire
Songwriter(s)	Tegan Chambers Britanny Fousheé Johnathan Scott Karel Jorge Jeremy Soto
Producer(s)	Great John
Sleepy Hallow singles chronology
"Forrest Gump Remix" (2019) "Deep End Freestyle" (2020) "Head Tap" (2020)
Fousheé singles chronology
"Expectations" (2020) "Deep End Freestyle" (2020) "Single AF" (2020)
Music video
"Deep End Freestyle" on YouTube

Composition

The song uses with a drill instrumental that comes along with a sample of looped vocals sung by Fousheé on her song "Deep End": "I been trying not to go off the deep end, I don't think you wanna give me a reason".^[1][5] Sleepy Hallow raps one verse, with no chorus.^[2]

Charts

Chart (2020)	Peak position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6]	69
UK Singles (OCC)[7]	93
US Billboard Hot 100[8]	80

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
New Zealand (RMNZ)[9]	Gold	15,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[10]	Silver	200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[11]	Platinum	1,000,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. A., Aron (April 4, 2020). "Sleepy Hallow Returns With "Deep End Freestyle"". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on 2021-08-14.
2. Pierre, Alphonse (June 10, 2020). "Sleepy Hallow: Sleepy For President". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2021-08-14.
3. Mendez, Marisa (2021-02-05). "Sleepy Hallow Teases Upcoming Album Full Of Production From 'Deep End' Producer Great John". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on 2021-02-06.
4. Abrams, Joe (July 28, 2021). "17 Rap Songs That Blew Up On TikTok". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on 2021-07-28.
5. Lilah, Rose (June 7, 2021). "Rise & Grind: Fousheé Talks Lil Wayne Collabs, "Time Machine," & Claiming Her Credit On "Deep End"". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on 2021-06-07.
6. "Canadian Hot 100: June 20, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
7. "SLEEPY HALLOW & FOUSHEE". June 18, 2020.
8. "Billboard Hot 100: June 20, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
9. "New Zealand single certifications – Sleepy Hallow – Deep End Freestyle". Radioscope. Retrieved December 25, 2024. Type Deep End Freestyle in the "Search:" field.
10. "British single certifications – Sleepy Hallow & Foushee – Deep End Freestyle". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
11. "American single certifications – Sleepy Hallow – Deep End Freestyle". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 14, 2021.