London (Bia and J. Cole song)

2022 single by Bia and J. Cole

"London"

Single by Bia and J. Cole
from the EP  Really Her
Released| April 8, 2022
Genre|

* Hip-hop
* trap

Length| 4:10
Label| Epic
Songwriter(s)|

* Bianca Landrau
* Jermaine Cole
* Aziz Dieng
* Jon Glasser
* Tim Nihan

Producer(s)|

* AzizTheShake
* Jon Glass
* Nihan

Bia singles chronology
| "Trampoline"
(2022)  | "London"
(2022)  | "Run"
(2022)

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J. Cole singles chronology
| "Scared Money"
(2022)  | "London"
(2022)  | "90 Proof"
(2023)

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Music video
"London" on YouTube

"London" is a song by American rappers Bia and J. Cole, released on April 8, 2022. The song was produced by AzizTheShake, Jon Glass and Tim Nihan.

## Background

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Bia announced the single on April 6, 2022, after teasing it on Instagram a day earlier.[1] On April 7, Bia posted a 15-second trailer for the song on YouTube. On the day the song was released, J. Cole revealed some details behind his collaboration with Bia on Instagram:

> "I Asked BIA to come through the studio for some whole other shit. First time meeting her. We chop it up. She plays me this new song she had just did. [...] in that moment I was blown away. I thought about this song for a month straight, it was my favorite song and I only heard it one time. She hit me recently and sent me the song (she musta knew I wanted to hear it again!!!) and I was just grateful to have it in my possession. When the thought and conversation came up about me adding a verse, I was excited but genuinely nervous cuz I didn’t even see how the song could be better after what she did to it. I didn't want to fuck nothing up! I'm grateful I Ended up catching the right wave"[2]

Bia told Rolling Stone, "We really wanted to capture, celebrate and highlight London culture, while staying authentic to who we are. I definitely got in my London accent bag and people actually tell me it's really good."[3]

## Composition

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"London" is a UK drill-influenced song that sees Bia and J. Cole rapping in British accents and slang.[3][4][5] Bia raps about her luxury shopping,[3] while J. Cole later name-drops Heathrow Airport, Ringo Starr, The O2 Arena, and Elizabeth II in his verse and references American rapper T.I.'s new career as a stand-up comedian.[4][6]

## Music video

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The music video was directed by Daps and filmed in London. In the clip, Bia shops in luxury stores of the city, parades down a sidewalk flanked by two Dalmatians, and has a tea party.[5][7] After that, she cruises down the River Thames on a speedboat with J. Cole,[7][8] who also gets his height measured while hanging upside down.[9] The video features appearances of landmarks such as Big Ben,[4] as well as cameos from British rapper Unknown T and British model Leomie Anderson.[6]

## Charts

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Weekly chart performance for "London"  Chart (2022)  | Peak
position

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Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10] | 55
Global 200 (Billboard)[11] | 130
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[12] | 6
South Africa (TOSAC)[13] | 20
US Billboard Hot 100[14] | 62
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[15] | 20

## References

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1. ^ Walker, Joe (April 7, 2022). "BIA Announces J. Cole 'London'; Collab Following Dreamville Fest Performance". HipHopDX. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
2. ^ "J. Cole on Instagram" – via Instagram.
3. ^ a b c Mier, Tomás (April 8, 2022). "Bia, J. Cole Cross the Atlantic for Swanky 'London' Video". Rolling Stone.
4. ^ a b c Ortiz, Edwin (April 8, 2022). "Watch BIA and J. Cole's New "London" Music Video". Complex.
5. ^ a b Campbell, Erica (April 12, 2022). "Bia and J. Cole share video for new UK drill inspired track 'London'". NME.
6. ^ a b Renshaw, David (April 8, 2022). "Bia and J. Cole take a trip down the River Thames in their "London" video". The Fader.
7. ^ a b Grant, Shawn (April 8, 2022). "BIA is Joined by J. Cole for New Single and Video "London"". The Source.
8. ^ Okon, Wongo (April 8, 2022). "BIA And J.Cole Do Their Best 'Top Boy' Impressions On The Assertive 'London'". Uproxx.
9. ^ Minsker, Evan (April 8, 2022). "Bia and J. Cole Share Video for New Song "London": Watch". Pitchfork.
10. ^ "Bia Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 29, 2022.
11. ^ "Bia Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 29, 2022.
12. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 18, 2022. Retrieved July 29, 2022.
13. ^ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100 Week 15-2022". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
14. ^ "Bia Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 29, 2022.
15. ^ "Bia Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 29, 2022.

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* t
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J. Cole

* Discography
* Production discography
* Awards and nominations

Studio albums|

* Cole World: The Sideline Story (2011)
* Born Sinner (2013)
* 2014 Forest Hills Drive (2014)
* 4 Your Eyez Only (2016)
* KOD (2018)
* The Off-Season (2021)

Live albums|

* Forest Hills Drive: Live (2016)

Compilations|

* Revenge of the Dreamers (2014)
* Revenge of the Dreamers II (2015)
* Revenge of the Dreamers III (2019)
* D-Day: A Gangsta Grillz Mixtape (2022)

Soundtrack albums|

* Creed III: The Soundtrack (2023)

EPs|

* Truly Yours (2013)
* Truly Yours 2 (2013)
* Lewis Street (2020)

Mixtapes|

* The Come Up (2007)
* The Warm Up (2009)
* Friday Night Lights (2010)
* Might Delete Later (2024)

Singles|

* "Lights Please"
* "Who Dat"
* "Work Out"
* "Can't Get Enough"
* "Nobody's Perfect"
* "Miss America"
* "Power Trip"
* "Crooked Smile"
* "Forbidden Fruit"
* "She Knows"
* "Apparently"
* "Wet Dreamz"
* "No Role Modelz"
* "Love Yourz"
* "Everybody Dies"
* "False Prophets"
* "Deja Vu"
* "High for Hours"
* "Neighbors"
* "KOD"
* "ATM"
* "Album of the Year (Freestyle)"
* "Tribe"
* "Off Deez"
* "Middle Child"
* "Shea Butter Baby"
* "Snow on tha Bluff"
* "The Climb Back"
* "Lion King on Ice"
* "Interlude"
* "My Life"
* "The Jackie"
* "Your Heart"
* "London"
* "Procrastination (Broke)"
* "On the Street"
* "The Secret Recipe"
* "H.Y.B."
* "Grippy"
* "Port Antonio"
* "Clouds"

Featured singles|

* "Just Begun"
* "All I Want Is You"
* "A Star Is Born"
* "Feel Love"
* "Trouble"
* "Only Wanna Give It to You"
* "Party (Remix)"
* "I'm On 2.0"
* "This Time"
* "Planez"
* "No Sleeep (Remix)"
* "Pretty Little Fears"
* "A Lot"
* "The London"
* "Down Bad"
* "Poke It Out"
* "Johnny P's Caddy"
* "Scared Money"
* "90 Proof
* "All My Life"
* "There I Go"
* "First Person Shooter"
* "Ruby Rosary"
* "Blow for Blow"

Other songs|

* "In the Morning"
* "Let Nas Down"
* "A Tale of 2 Citiez"
* "Fire Squad"
* "G.O.M.D."
* "Immortal"
* "Change"
* "Photograph"
* "Motiv8"
* "Kevin's Heart"
* "1985"
* "Under the Sun"
* "Sacrifices"
* "95 South"
* "Amari"
* "Pride Is the Devil"
* "Stick"
* "Evil Ways"
* "Pricey"
* "Crocodile Tearz"
* "Ready '24"
* "Huntin' Wabbitz"
* "7 Minute Drill"
* "Red Leather"

As an uncredited vocalist|

* "Mafia"

Concert tours|

* 4 Your Eyez Only World Tour
* The Off-Season Tour

Films|

* J. Cole: Road to Homecoming
* Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming
* Eyez
* J. Cole: 4 Your Eyez Only
* Dreamville Presents: Revenge
* Applying Pressure: The Off-Season Documentary

Related articles|

* Dreamville Records
* Dreamville Ventures
* Roc Nation

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