"Faucet Failure" is the lead single from American rapper Ski Mask the Slump God's debut studio album, Stokeley.
The track gained significant attention for its catchy beat and Ski Mask's signature rapid-fire delivery. Let's delve into the details of this popular song.
The Making of "Faucet Failure"
During a Genius lyrics breakdown, Ski Mask revealed that he created the song in just 10 minutes, describing it as the easiest and most enjoyable track to make for the album.
Understanding the Lyrics
Faucet Failure happens when the sink doesn't work and water usually drips from the taps. Ski used this in place of the word drip, which is slang for fashion.
Thus, the title and the hook of the song play on the double meaning of "drip," using the literal image of a leaky faucet to represent having a lot of style or "swag."
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The Music Video
Ski Mask the Slump God - Faucet Failure (Official Audio)
A music video for the song was released and it was directed by Cole Bennett.
The video is known for its surreal and comedic visuals:
- Ski sees a woman dancing and taps her on the shoulder. She turns around and it turns out to be an old man. Ski knocks the old man out.
- He raps next to an ostrich.
- Ski raps in multiple different colored rooms and dances next to a sasquatch.
- The old man dances dressed as Ski.
- The old man is now on an operating table. Ski asks what the problem with him and the doctor says he has faucet Failure, meaning be has too much drip.
Chart Performance
The song achieved commercial success, appearing on various music charts:
- New Zealand Hot Singles (10 December 2018)
- Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
- Canadian Hot 100
- Billboard Hot 100
The song was certified by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
| Chart | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Hot Singles | N/A |
| Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | N/A |
| Canadian Hot 100 | N/A |
| Billboard Hot 100 | N/A |
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