Boom (Royce da 5'9" song)
| Industry | Music industry |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Koch Records |
Boom serves as the principal single from rapper Royce da 5'9"'s first studio album, Rock City, which was released in 2002 via E1 Music (previously known as Koch Records) and Game Recordings. This followed the rejection of an earlier album version by a different record label. The single initially appeared on December 14, 1999, available in both CD and vinyl formats. Marking Royce's debut solo release, "Boom" played a significant role in solidifying his status within the underground hip hop scene. The B-side of the single includes the track "Soldier's Story". In 2019, West Coast artist Schoolboy Q incorporated a sample of "Boom" into his song "Crash" on the album Crash Talk.
Chart performance
In 1999, "Boom" reached number 48 on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart.
Music video
The video for "Boom" begins with a clock ticking as Royce awakens and discards it. Throughout the video, there are visuals such as an x-ray showing a time bomb inside him, shots of Royce performing on the street dressed in cargo pants, boots, a vest, and a hat, and scenes where he intimidates pedestrians by revealing the ticking bomb hidden beneath his vest. Other sequences depict interactions within club settings and detection by a Geiger counter at a store. The video concludes with the bomb detonating in a public area.
Charts
| Chart (1999) | Highest position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Rap Singles (Billboard) | 48 |
| Chart (2003) | Highest position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA) | 91 |